Download and Fix wlancfg.dll

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing wlancfg.dll files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent wlancfg.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

wlancfg.dll file Wlan Netsh Helper DLL. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of wlancfg.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wlancfg.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download wlancfg.dll

4.1 List of wlancfg.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wlancfg.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Wlan Netsh Helper DLL

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common wlancfg.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to wlancfg.dll file. wlancfg.dll file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to wlancfg.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

wlancfg.dll is corrupted
wlancfg.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - wlancfg.dll
wlancfg.dll file error
wlancfg.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register wlancfg.dll file:
wlancfg.dll file could not be loaded
wlancfg.dll file doesn't exist

wlancfg.dll

Application could not be started because wlancfg.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to wlancfg.dll can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing wlancfg.dll file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix wlancfg.dll errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

wlancfg.dll file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with wlancfg.dll file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to wlancfg.dll file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of wlancfg.dll or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to wlancfg.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the wlancfg.dll file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the wlancfg.dll file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the wlancfg.dll file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace wlancfg.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace wlancfg.dll file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded wlancfg.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of wlancfg.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

If the steps did not solve your wlancfg.dll file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename wlancfg.dll

System Windows 10

File size 244736 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	853faa2b1600e1face88c90d51fa4b39
	SHA1	1357be9587c758467931e3cd4d953ede48701386
	SHA256	eb974ad8fbc82e3c7316c3fb4f6f590085570e82fd7b90cf296fb272a05ff8e0
	CRC32	7654d0b2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wlancfg.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 160256 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	f21cf74fcc70e07e19f4cff8e6382459
	SHA1	0b59fca1daa5d9a33c91a9c668be298d37b484ad
	SHA256	64ded6de8fecbee578065b20d5b7c97d6c39098a79cbdc718e59ac5e35981f01
	CRC32	aa1673cf
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wlancfg.dll

System Windows 8

File size 148992 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	d04111540ee98b8650eef88a2c162e29
	SHA1	e60fb1d7e37dc476b17839cda8880e5c3fafd546
	SHA256	3665441b1c3a461d8df4f5681028557005d35f86d12aedc61f3fa28dca843261
	CRC32	502f98ea
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wlancfg.dll

System Windows 7

File size 177152 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	79dddde43595f9d2b65e37c8b3316955
	SHA1	d7dfa232f2fceda39c9e4d6b2b83c8440083c18f
	SHA256	e288930a59c4abc5f98b2f4646ad2f8f38e63356b116734c96c4f4173c503037
	CRC32	fe8a142c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename wlancfg.dll

System Windows 7

File size 168448 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	dfe67cb5060d6b4e950646abdbb0c9c4
	SHA1	195252904ae7b69080ec932b5f9501d98eb3c32c
	SHA256	4b290dba6be68f881c2e3d155e2d1fe24090fbf08a353ffa23a020defd114a5a
	CRC32	a49a2d70
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename wlancfg.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 92160 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d8d98ff46419dd13c83f657fbf03b9a8
	SHA1	2b1c658973e7663ffb7cecdf76ec240a246bae12
	SHA256	16c7e7be558f17dec7e367628d003a0f3df4247ccb2d6fc37e28f5f25b2d8ce2
	CRC32	8ea3db13
	Example file location	---

Filename wlancfg.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 110592 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	dfd367a0f175cfda0c73a9864c067e86
	SHA1	8a30b00b082a096965ccbe4fafb809a37bf4022b
	SHA256	c7538a968e6715a6570231dc98c0eba67cd27c759b4c272afc71869496567502
	CRC32	1d05f46f
	Example file location	---