wshcon.dll - Repair Issues and Download

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

wshcon.dll file Microsoft Â® Windows Script Controller. 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 wshcon.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wshcon.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 wshcon.dll

4.1 List of wshcon.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wshcon.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft Â® Windows Script Controller

Software
Program	Microsoft ® Windows Script Controller
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Win32
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common wshcon.dll file related problems

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

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

wshcon.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 21504 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	d8a8aae7f047c2103bb6c64796f2af0f
	SHA1	180b37c6e0aa79fdc47ffa65897b7e5cba80889e
	SHA256	0ed26c2e4ff162fd03f5834c504c4b4a6b5badbfb8a92d526ad167ef222f1e61
	CRC32	6fbd21d1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshcon.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 21504 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	fa181416409a363cc3a6dfcfcf42db99
	SHA1	4a8b542b2fa6bafa8560c65c8d6a46920be3693a
	SHA256	a8cd24e42fb28eb562f349e327b948182c55eb19def7508c33ba801e667e776d
	CRC32	1393b84f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshcon.dll

System Windows 8

File size 18944 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	ecb8b55eec10f6e08bba218b42f2d9a9
	SHA1	2079dff7abc3e980d79f4692460b4fe1b9a361c2
	SHA256	fd2aca260b643437aa6d96be1098e2504d6b5290f71bcb439fd94743c8b4a313
	CRC32	121cffdb
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshcon.dll

System Windows 7

File size 28160 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	4b800fffea341198a5c0aedcb2ff9a88
	SHA1	d8b5c2b4d9c128ba875c9850572836834d34977f
	SHA256	d8560b25c0c3bbebf22f5b5e01d2d05916386ba3b00bf71d5f6e62d373e425d9
	CRC32	1a5b957c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshcon.dll

System Windows 7

File size 25600 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	76e06421a566251ffde2f21248d76686
	SHA1	de09e44d2c120055ca9f0939ccbaccfb9fbbe6fd
	SHA256	46c2db7fed011ffa6e663d2e06afaf684b869d1db92cb851c10b82578b78c39e
	CRC32	a2a91c6b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshcon.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 36864 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	b4c7d1c851e3db5ca9d10386403a186d
	SHA1	8a8e07c1ac91cebea6e425fa30bd66787c837c92
	SHA256	1f6e9bda8aab53479bddb0ffcb0009f956ae32fab2a6bb7aa802938e5f8c2b88
	CRC32	4b0162ac
	Example file location	---

Filename wshcon.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 28160 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	da8ab599d34eafcb97e756cb6c691a35
	SHA1	c12756c71b477acb34eaaa0c98ac64bf7712e27f
	SHA256	81d9aa4c6c4d8ff35e5767cf6878526faa917b9e6da2dacf8153379c0005d812
	CRC32	5a0d6f8f
	Example file location	---

Filename wshcon.dll

System Windows XP

File size 36864 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	f6a9ee1c95920bc52402fef681c820f0
	SHA1	8e4d165d2f648b7173986c033cbdbc26727b263d
	SHA256	2792a0add51b2a8faddec67a6972458f82c0d12f4a378d85cefb60be5ebf30c5
	CRC32	0ebc3935
	Example file location	---