Fix wlanmsm.dll Errors

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

wlanmsm.dll file Windows Wireless LAN 802.11 MSM 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 wlanmsm.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wlanmsm.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 wlanmsm.dll

4.1 List of wlanmsm.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wlanmsm.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Wireless LAN 802.11 MSM 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 wlanmsm.dll file related problems

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

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

wlanmsm.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of wlanmsm.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 wlanmsm.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 wlanmsm.dll

System Windows 10

File size 336384 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	dd436d7c1ef53f67ef9ef849a6749347
	SHA1	4ad72a1f96d6a1aafcb4696c95914b021ea28508
	SHA256	24f4e6c614dc8706a3730ea9473c1f9ad1084b3a7d1df9a0e07f9e52129dde89
	CRC32	17de73ba
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wlanmsm.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 304128 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	6be8dc5c568dbb1c6659482500e2c4c2
	SHA1	84a39e84eb599bd6e1fb62fa308baa56f9477e68
	SHA256	5bd82f45ae2befde1a8511c835a68e6ed330e4f44d912f3941c7329cfe5bb228
	CRC32	67177555
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wlanmsm.dll

System Windows 8

File size 386560 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	3adaba5c3b53ce4ac8cdcb697f90cc67
	SHA1	13a69df3d690244e4b39f7ee8ce76b83bb2b1ee7
	SHA256	cd6ee71c7429b2fd9f8cbd9522566d557cbdf9216847e37de1cd9767a57a67ed
	CRC32	f27b92e0
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wlanmsm.dll

System Windows 7

File size 428032 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	3c9035085141162416a0dd34dbf3f3c1
	SHA1	ac90992af8780e9c32c248fa61c0526bd813fa36
	SHA256	31856241bbcc5aec32c36bd073667001ecba3a65c1d55b26a9cee186ce1c03e6
	CRC32	193a8386
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename wlanmsm.dll

System Windows 7

File size 414720 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	a648c4a06de367065b24056d067b4460
	SHA1	2b1d1be729e92d1051b62330266e70a480da1013
	SHA256	2412487d65a833ddd9ab17d039515cc08da22d006259ec4b03e42475faffd2ad
	CRC32	efa9e23f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename wlanmsm.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 293376 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	9d7c0037f4efa36c35f7b5a48940b4f4
	SHA1	9e374295d00c335ab3cb5233fc444516f43d910b
	SHA256	7eef9ce4ebcefcbb481ca7f7d8a685cafb5a09f7d78d67276cdd16e984cd5fca
	CRC32	f54e27f8
	Example file location	---

Filename wlanmsm.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 353792 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	de52345e9e9684205d1af593dc5b30f4
	SHA1	c294fad800726b674b510b02ce0fcc72e47375cb
	SHA256	af7b372e7df8562534b2292ec0d1e831b5cc268874eaa7b47686e4e17c75ee91
	CRC32	7a7a2df0
	Example file location	---