Troubleshoot wmi.dll Errors and Download File

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

wmi.dll file WMI DC and DP functionality. 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 wmi.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wmi.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP 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, Windows XP

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 wmi.dll

4.1 List of wmi.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wmi.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	WMI DC and DP functionality

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 wmi.dll file related problems

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

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

wmi.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of wmi.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: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 5120 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	0485941213a082b54cc834bef2448b9e
	SHA1	b86ce449eedcb6d15f6045941d4440f4f6e8f27e
	SHA256	e0abdb3b307fcdecb343809f6d98b56b9ebb0546d2d47a8da0047044b9d6958b
	CRC32	108cd5c0
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wmi.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 5632 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	033ffb8b9ef468743507b895323a0b1f
	SHA1	7633aa712b121cdf8ff56f58c6c36dd9979c2d5a
	SHA256	796d4dc1f38b966da771e9206ba03c3eccabf5aaf54002e0561465a642f044ea
	CRC32	baa357ea
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wmi.dll

System Windows 8

File size 5120 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	2e80bf30545a54952e7549db3b46c96c
	SHA1	1561d03dc8319e161ea54b2805dea50438689431
	SHA256	32b5c057ab4ef5c4e0c4a53b9d2383eb7f45442ca56491d320e4c15dd758d6ad
	CRC32	082e8247
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wmi.dll

System Windows 7

File size 5120 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c9b9c253c1aaf6730bf8bca7cc3dcaef
	SHA1	4590a20c1cf7b9cc8b7fd8faaf22f8d04ead3f81
	SHA256	8dc3990710485c47e785be56f86f4ec3666359bc3b77b364b9668acf7e564a4c
	CRC32	689a4040
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename wmi.dll

System Windows 7

File size 5120 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	e1cf79243d8262f935366adfa253a0c1
	SHA1	89a99a855c4b8bca3e7ce5a0e03ada40fcb519e6
	SHA256	a594504bb1fbb9b286a447f559bc3f5bc2e28d7d407be619c66653bdcd7aefa3
	CRC32	2d402c6e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename wmi.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 5632 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	9a11183400352696047c8f158a1370a3
	SHA1	b7e7a60525172eaa689b903f7fa779ab2a813bc2
	SHA256	6e4ee6e8cf7c6945500d2c818ef33510f953f7f9d5f6c13e298a8b105149a755
	CRC32	3f0b1af5
	Example file location	---

Filename wmi.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 5120 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	bfe74095684093f14d24801c8c0d16e3
	SHA1	78d5105250f23231697aa121b6f6f4a1b3a067ca
	SHA256	8a90ae673bca296828fb46ee9dc3cdc9f47d9d1b439dccbc1bcc9fd8f37f33ee
	CRC32	ec9031af
	Example file location	---

Filename wmi.dll

System Windows XP

File size 5632 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	7b0770526801f05d58c51a3dfb87b4bd
	SHA1	fe9dd79573edc9ec420f4563811b1863d50d0751
	SHA256	7a2858dd3ae8c26de88f8cc71e8dc9a8a50c363ba4fb34ee6ee2d81c18845a96
	CRC32	4fcc1ee0
	Example file location	---