wshbth.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

wshbth.dll file Windows Sockets Helper DLL. 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 wshbth.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wshbth.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 wshbth.dll

4.1 List of wshbth.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wshbth.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Sockets Helper DLL

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 wshbth.dll file related problems

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

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

wshbth.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 50688 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	91243740e996e9bc201825a659e91896
	SHA1	8433320dea459600f44c387a0555acc9044d5dbb
	SHA256	3ad63dd82856496cc6828995a9b9d6dc7b3c7280c3a639f78709714e2f3c80e7
	CRC32	fdd95724
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshbth.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 50688 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	3349267c3a75722671c5f0c9bd7d46dd
	SHA1	0d15de095f67efdd28429432d70c1caafda83b57
	SHA256	a93fe0f51320860dc2e602faded1e62541bc7747853845984d237a041d462e18
	CRC32	306d3bb8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshbth.dll

System Windows 8

File size 50688 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	631fb40c600849898482875eea002f16
	SHA1	1b3e3b0567e5b1c395c93b626c8214f9ae03e659
	SHA256	098829663e02913abad561bcdab1a6afcaa44f135c50c1f8f6eab02fbd883e5b
	CRC32	3ed810d3
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshbth.dll

System Windows 7

File size 47104 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	748849c42dea24c723048e24bca1bd55
	SHA1	599292fe12e910526a5d2466e78e113d47b563f7
	SHA256	517dde70e7cb8e94c6e8b9b05ccd4bc6490a8837fd8bb874c9e1186d8ef07659
	CRC32	b67d0d00
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshbth.dll

System Windows 7

File size 36352 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	ac122407b29378ff9646f03404ac7c54
	SHA1	277583e1d0feb4f1439d575464786f95ae418b72
	SHA256	01f03a11c4419665557c3cb7e712b8ad59b13703115cb10c9f39fbe82d177be6
	CRC32	bd270f44
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshbth.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 44032 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	2a70994a408d889715de6a527679397e
	SHA1	1832d07bf604cb3a8211f7abf295b9e0d80ebe5f
	SHA256	27395eee283a8b47efd4586e5b3b79b615d8a4bb85f871a4a7264095742b0922
	CRC32	87c05cfb
	Example file location	---

Filename wshbth.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 34304 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	efa80360111d8d179e39e314a49c9ed4
	SHA1	b73d6445a8e8b5b4ea283de05cee46d3a598da87
	SHA256	9055b7e8ceb09ecfd77202ed3ce00cdb0296f858aecb1cd5b598e05b14a85c43
	CRC32	91cbf322
	Example file location	---

Filename wshbth.dll

System Windows XP

File size 108032 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	46c55935fa730144449c884a472827e0
	SHA1	633e39571aa5a5a423e1b4ac0350734ad51e54ed
	SHA256	b5678d6fe86546fe8f42135ed68c501aaac8abf0c504e0cc09abc2806bea2fa4
	CRC32	ea4ff4be
	Example file location	---