Fix wmidcom.dll Errors

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

wmidcom.dll file WMI. 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 wmidcom.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wmidcom.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8

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 wmidcom.dll

4.1 List of wmidcom.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wmidcom.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	WMI

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common wmidcom.dll file related problems

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

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

wmidcom.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\

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

System Windows 10

File size 133632 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	480fbfa28844f14d05c3463dbf0800e0
	SHA1	89c8e29b856db5abfa196658ae5a3d9bd3f2cd12
	SHA256	68d15f0b0c2bff538ce0bb5514731c4c5a9dc5cefa279137992ae4e346f2d202
	CRC32	8861fc58
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wmidcom.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 132608 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	5ca4543f826a7b7bb26811bb8046e0a4
	SHA1	8596a7c1a8c731fdff30c43b703f05c5bed6adb1
	SHA256	9325943f52acecc665424fe137b82731baaa35b618312f5460de5ca22ddaceda
	CRC32	3420471a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wmidcom.dll

System Windows 8

File size 125440 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	77fd5a3f5b0e10afde778f0339dff4be
	SHA1	6f73b68c5711b38cb5e2934a938be26bc4f23cf5
	SHA256	3a9d7d0df9959ac3f5e9779ca76ce121a8ff096cce4525af97389fe673dbe0c3
	CRC32	f0b62046
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\