Troubleshoot wsecedit.dll Errors and Download File

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

wsecedit.dll file Security Configuration UI Module. 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 wsecedit.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wsecedit.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 wsecedit.dll errors

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

4.1 List of wsecedit.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wsecedit.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Security Configuration UI Module

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 wsecedit.dll file related problems

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

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

wsecedit.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of wsecedit.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\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 1329664 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	607d7f466bf0ca29869ee99ce7d44337
	SHA1	bc71788ae15e9905fda76412db86dc7576495c5d
	SHA256	2bae97c61b836fde61cc4794577f338ea88036944dc4101d79f755729b3b3dac
	CRC32	35f6ff80
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wsecedit.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 1335296 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	9f9d79d747e4f8ff5e57293c973017a7
	SHA1	999a964fe4e55e2aa72a444a8adbc746910213fb
	SHA256	9172ed9eba9d6ecf8e38eadc4e15b91dae94f005f212626e6362ae40987691d0
	CRC32	a330e02a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wsecedit.dll

System Windows 8

File size 1320960 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	f281308c7985b26b44e7c886ae1d6802
	SHA1	b87c0281c6de56be18a2e119be672d07da0fedf3
	SHA256	91976097f2d840a7d2d61761f659d22423b7eaba26bdac65acd1fb5cd9b7d162
	CRC32	8932a9d8
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wsecedit.dll

System Windows 7

File size 1495552 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	1bca343802db1682a6c61feb1c064b20
	SHA1	ef24ced534d552b1e3443b7d1953e6dd08a4e77e
	SHA256	24baf8a872a63f5532816d95e1c9020dfec9f5e3f278d0193139114a40ccf735
	CRC32	cb1ea534
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wsecedit.dll

System Windows 7

File size 1294336 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	ca75367ce419922291a11227e32fba0c
	SHA1	4a8014227e7eeb9f092dd5286d5d7b1088072523
	SHA256	ca81c94f54fffd473a9d361b338ca89dcae5f301602eb97a513d7d24ca5a6221
	CRC32	43e56cce
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wsecedit.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 1295360 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	210ffd034bdb5108b55b6ec23cd4ce6e
	SHA1	d493577f2bef4d04e08e97c9dff9bcbc7f386c5c
	SHA256	3fc6d8f4c8b3cd7ce19bd4b7f28932233e55f3dce9f6412a41ad0f6c04039a97
	CRC32	c8364e33
	Example file location	---

Filename wsecedit.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 1507328 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	674019e5eef269b0687d6aaa5f07bc0a
	SHA1	9a0c1166c93d0f814c29d93062a9550c3d7acf93
	SHA256	3a68114433b57ccd350cb21e82a85ca687aa3b05e208f4d233f1a5c9983ea769
	CRC32	f81d48ed
	Example file location	---

Filename wsecedit.dll

System Windows XP

File size 604160 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	8b6eeb735f2a7430d44b032568405ae4
	SHA1	107405744c0b5cc67fa7226dd05d1aa26928a94f
	SHA256	0ddec9875fea299dbe6a339a7c8dcae0d3c97d38ebc61a7617fb88e1dd9225f5
	CRC32	7883a5b7
	Example file location	---