Fix wmiutils.dll Errors

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

wmiutils.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 wmiutils.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wmiutils.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

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Fix wmiutils.dll errors

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

4.1 List of wmiutils.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wmiutils.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	WMI

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 wmiutils.dll file related problems

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

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

wmiutils.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\
Windows 8.1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\
Windows 8: 1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\
Windows 7: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\
Windows 7: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 104448 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	92845eec3ec8ebffa49f0aa68e917af5
	SHA1	37d75743f9b74d2f568f37ab8f9c931b5486347d
	SHA256	1ea2938475155cdff80931821615d236e2ed71e6a69cf891cfdcc69ad84c681d
	CRC32	c3c98ded
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename wmiutils.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 105472 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	34898db5afd23e501e5f1dd349e89cab
	SHA1	edc73d85675e38a895c4f9ecb801dd17c2105b49
	SHA256	0bf5304b4d4ccc4134bd4480dbf2e0e74689f1a53f8809b61bb75d4e0cccddcf
	CRC32	ad8507bc
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename wmiutils.dll

System Windows 8

File size 91648 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	e5bd0802b4a574ff3404927fe58515a1
	SHA1	843d7ade03e55429db734760ecc1c4723a1d90c5
	SHA256	ce07cf4900070cb33d5a7c5f00566e1437d3f2170f0ae096c6199c82b8d7ed0e
	CRC32	0757e3d4
	Example file location	1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename wmiutils.dll

System Windows 7

File size 137216 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	0143db80dacfb7c2b5b7009ed9063353
	SHA1	13312926c73519a0db2b41c0738044a6bce74079
	SHA256	252885cf7c1bab89b86908373546e5f5d674bef7aacbddcf321ad877cb9150a9
	CRC32	f5c177e3
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename wmiutils.dll

System Windows 7

File size 85504 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5610b0425518d185331cb8e968d060e6
	SHA1	03dc8abdf9c9948fe6e783dca9c6c8264d635f0a
	SHA256	e235186c3bf266ee9ec733d2cff35e3a65de039c19b14260f4054f34b5e8ad41
	CRC32	d9d3bc8b
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\

Filename wmiutils.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 131584 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	1ae49d81622be6364194f70045f07194
	SHA1	fafd8a60644f3cbd3edb8335c1b980532f15f6da
	SHA256	ee85363e15e3c882ab6998ef581aab6d6f82b012eddce0d9071b785b25d639cb
	CRC32	2f9c00c4
	Example file location	---

Filename wmiutils.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 83968 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	2c3b09e586bda2cc49a292be7badc589
	SHA1	1c6ff211b3ec6057508955305637743b44bdecb2
	SHA256	e8aa356380e11a75da0b51da9c8bd9d3ea05885206ab9d4d1a69a96d8e9777ae
	CRC32	16124d12
	Example file location	---

Filename wmiutils.dll

System Windows XP

File size 95232 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	3273d1565bf30225c115b480a3bb2c9d
	SHA1	fc506460954cc16dbf5036d26a422a1407e60914
	SHA256	df802f845efee506a0d3ca1ea9aee1ede73bcc02f2b64edface0bbefcf965455
	CRC32	4a80656c
	Example file location	---