How to Download and Fix WLanHC.dll?

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing WLanHC.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 WLanHC.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

WLanHC.dll file Wireless LAN Helper Classes. 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 WLanHC.dll related errors on your device. You can also download WLanHC.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, 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 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 WLanHC.dll

4.1 List of WLanHC.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	WLanHC.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Wireless LAN Helper Classes

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 WLanHC.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to WLanHC.dll file. WLanHC.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 WLanHC.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

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

WLanHC.dll

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

Problems related to WLanHC.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 WLanHC.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 WLanHC.dll errors in just few steps?

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

WLanHC.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 WLanHC.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 WLanHC.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 WLanHC.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 WLanHC.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the WLanHC.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 WLanHC.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 WLanHC.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 WLanHC.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace WLanHC.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 WLanHC.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of WLanHC.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\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

If the steps did not solve your WLanHC.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 WLanHC.dll

System Windows 10

File size 164864 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	f2bf95dd9486f8add86205ed45fe050b
	SHA1	c3eae160cd1ac9d99d713a05c109d579593ab101
	SHA256	f5e15e9af8acacce4944e03d5e6d847224898dcfa95434aec0a5873613ced83e
	CRC32	818e9eb5
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WLanHC.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 163840 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	547aee4c30b00a903ec01b38e273f196
	SHA1	e8fd01e1e347519ad4f7dff019aa346cc623c19e
	SHA256	b62a1839fba8a115a89755a2cf9e71c9b61340fe063a391fe770dde0bb9d8fba
	CRC32	4679bea3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WLanHC.dll

System Windows 8

File size 159232 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	460437666788700e3d0dc89a9f07aeb3
	SHA1	0b5a97020ce93c84895b53c544a1f1ba7c45e9a8
	SHA256	d949a4222cc930f1babf1444f674e0c24080c0b861041e36cdb7d02d6ca11e8b
	CRC32	5f2e5922
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WLanHC.dll

System Windows 7

File size 213504 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	cf7a73f69285303259aabe622c777766
	SHA1	8f7d8257ab00d3ef63a5e4cdefcd8e699a0ebd19
	SHA256	a070537141b4efda81414ca326b6350ad3a459465aa266eb3d7e8dde389815aa
	CRC32	53caae70
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WLanHC.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 120832 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	420725f9ba3c008446d3849e0099b34d
	SHA1	7422e72e45822f4e0f221fa871bab40c0de9bb86
	SHA256	de30ba72c0afb5a71d7d06719a3c5849c8bccf41ab93efaf27e2e3c0f8d29092
	CRC32	35ad6d28
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename WLanHC.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 155136 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	ee81009c76ab83319f6a3ffd68f502fe
	SHA1	d5719e285dd32d93d35ca66d68c31d2515c8944a
	SHA256	d59ceeaf8ee404bbcf9b64074622720f52569e8ca9e6d32fcc6dc59c5431bd07
	CRC32	b3b346e1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\