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Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing ws2help.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 ws2help.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

ws2help.dll file Windows Socket 2.0 Helper for Windows NT. 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 ws2help.dll related errors on your device. You can also download ws2help.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 ws2help.dll

4.1 List of ws2help.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	ws2help.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Socket 2.0 Helper for Windows NT

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 ws2help.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to ws2help.dll file. ws2help.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 ws2help.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

ws2help.dll is corrupted
ws2help.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - ws2help.dll
ws2help.dll file error
ws2help.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register ws2help.dll file:
ws2help.dll file could not be loaded
ws2help.dll file doesn't exist

ws2help.dll

Application could not be started because ws2help.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to ws2help.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 ws2help.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 ws2help.dll errors in just few steps?

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

ws2help.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 ws2help.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 ws2help.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 ws2help.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 ws2help.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the ws2help.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 ws2help.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 ws2help.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 ws2help.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace ws2help.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 ws2help.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of ws2help.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 ws2help.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 ws2help.dll

System Windows 10

File size 4096 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	72e03656330480167832df9196b1a358
	SHA1	7dfd8b6a4097ef4ea83b76696c9819831e21389e
	SHA256	9da72cc501a1938d2885d178a58749d0e5e23dfca1159d2a50fba52ff208e133
	CRC32	c223b749
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ws2help.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 4608 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	b42b5a9d8e0b933bfe402e30e2f7053c
	SHA1	b99d7aa742f2ef923a71b9324970247156254009
	SHA256	711272bcb24bc3f8341fa69e97d8e61d4621f7f0d07008d4ae9961a3aac7dc31
	CRC32	58c85030
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ws2help.dll

System Windows 8

File size 4608 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	3b00ae6ab772c533683da887e093faa0
	SHA1	4b9f50518f07b3d50dd57db5f54e06d7d0a778bd
	SHA256	c200dae7b7a8193cb815c19099576532c9c9958510fa2cf169285ab8a73730d3
	CRC32	8b5d7c91
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ws2help.dll

System Windows 7

File size 4608 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	808aabdf9337312195caff76d1804786
	SHA1	8a89266e28f98f5cf0e955e344bcc9b5104146ba
	SHA256	85ea67e265dd678ce5fe245860df8fb12e8a36b485451dc7393d4babdf52f640
	CRC32	c9d4f37f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename ws2help.dll

System Windows 7

File size 4608 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	8396c6c26aaddfe4590ccef0f419b6b7
	SHA1	e72abc04597a1e599757a2b084a0a5341d945314
	SHA256	91bd32908dd0a5f61486678ed9f542dbe232ed9ee1ee23e4f68316f98430a94e
	CRC32	1cc71741
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename ws2help.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 4608 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	17c0671bf57057108a6d949510ee42c8
	SHA1	7e2bd94e9ae46b2e43db5ddf1cd70f16e0946bc0
	SHA256	fc4d1df2b4486915dc55be2a2961607ff3108ed58b4d366e0870bf7a09e8df13
	CRC32	6e5cf03d
	Example file location	---

Filename ws2help.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 5120 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	9cd45523d76e4177c612b03c879e0aff
	SHA1	e7fb67d51fb988cf923781977ff53ab94db15a38
	SHA256	084b19f891278b7246df71271555754a9027cd0686ac9dcd24fdb9b02c662182
	CRC32	bb1399a8
	Example file location	---

Filename ws2help.dll

System Windows XP

File size 19968 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	9789e95e1d88eeb4b922bf3ea7779c28
	SHA1	317cc14a94fcf3d10749efbcab330b97f516fffb
	SHA256	2d17fd78e71bdb5d51b69de6b36d7481a7aa3c61ea7636cd71638af501883a91
	CRC32	cb2ac020
	Example file location	---