Fix wmdrmdev.dll Errors

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

wmdrmdev.dll file Windows Media DRM for Network Devices Registration 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 wmdrmdev.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wmdrmdev.dll file compatible with Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows Vista

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Fix wmdrmdev.dll errors

1 Information about wmdrmdev.dll file
2 Errors related to wmdrmdev.dll file
3 How to fix wmdrmdev.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 wmdrmdev.dll

4.1 List of wmdrmdev.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wmdrmdev.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Media DRM for Network Devices Registration 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 wmdrmdev.dll file related problems

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

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

wmdrmdev.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\

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

System Windows 8

File size 515072 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	e5fa3ba18c37b1429e92f5182d2a1713
	SHA1	df99ef2e3867e9800a52130b982f8a3583fb3199
	SHA256	17420aa264e2ed9911a762b8690b5f4eb6db19fd01e997f5e11436f4d0154bfe
	CRC32	5bfa6773
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wmdrmdev.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 418304 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	717f6ad9e35383e2aa5c6b946aad23af
	SHA1	80be374c9d0dbda46a10982fbd0857e9507df725
	SHA256	1d191c4ea173bf9cc67028f350c697ebb482cded383a3c78fc4944f67fbcea56
	CRC32	8611d680
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wmdrmdev.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 539136 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	9e703ec2e91c9071d75e34f1a7327eca
	SHA1	21a43614670a1fffdbd8731c8fdecbd58b059226
	SHA256	0f1fd150bdccd50fb6e4d49578e43bd9872c41b4514943962fb2b74aa56187e6
	CRC32	eb178280
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\