wlanutil.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

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

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Fix wlanutil.dll errors

1 Information about wlanutil.dll file
2 Errors related to wlanutil.dll file
3 How to fix wlanutil.dll related errors?

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

4 Download wlanutil.dll

4.1 List of wlanutil.dll file versions

File info

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

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

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

wlanutil.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 3072 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	a13335c3e2bceda69cecf1599dbaf5db
	SHA1	ad7df42a14d46ba55ff744e3b65e7bffd9a2d09a
	SHA256	e882b670a47494c5143d0bf825ee15c2208248a4e18393ea29d1083ca68cf265
	CRC32	59a6e683
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wlanutil.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 3072 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	f8d2dac336ef5857d22f0ee7a83ec4ab
	SHA1	4febea2a7a62a2d5dc98e9b1581f3b988641648e
	SHA256	037c04bbb310dbee2a0d3619b208566b26c6d04420158678c91a723beb7cb82a
	CRC32	005b90f8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wlanutil.dll

System Windows 8

File size 3072 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	dfe74390a81838f10ebca508f9372e12
	SHA1	0c5b3ee7863f3d9e00b7d7624de518e903f753ae
	SHA256	6f430084919aab5128a28fe1b3c78f33d07d6233373f2d583a545afc99b9b0e8
	CRC32	d3b7e600
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wlanutil.dll

System Windows 7

File size 8192 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	1d6a771d1d702ae07919db52c889a249
	SHA1	8ca3d4aad2802b344233e7ea3b4716d739a1f59c
	SHA256	e5f3378ac40aee6114eeaf3bf11dc1059466891cae353e80c08622a60485c954
	CRC32	af3f5cd1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename wlanutil.dll

System Windows 7

File size 10752 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	7f1b4c6ff3b85f9adf74055187b8a22c
	SHA1	375a062ca820da1ed1b809af968687c0727c6e49
	SHA256	cc95da5662638aacbe9643dcb236464c2c2095a8d5cdc8a747045870be9d0e7d
	CRC32	ab29a813
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename wlanutil.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 10240 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	4dd86edda09715dc235e41c1f698f041
	SHA1	462e404f9408a8b798fd1115c617ec57598fec36
	SHA256	63b839f5aa9278c428c4402ee142f71a3f2dae97fcf8eb199b01e4ba2aa7d3c4
	CRC32	e14251fe
	Example file location	---

Filename wlanutil.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 8192 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	eb2170d0ddf3b2a92506ae16bc524b0b
	SHA1	a4c526c9064195556293005687736319cd8d6028
	SHA256	95e296024dc16657ba36db72e7ab774c68a6f8029b2acb18460fc50e44ae5da9
	CRC32	64ec0349
	Example file location	---