How to Repair wshelper.dll? Download Now

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

wshelper.dll file Winsock Net shell helper DLL for winsock. 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 wshelper.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wshelper.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 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

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Fix wshelper.dll errors

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

4.1 List of wshelper.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wshelper.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Winsock Net shell helper DLL for winsock

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 wshelper.dll file related problems

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

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

wshelper.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of wshelper.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: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 16384 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	7c7b119755355da6eeee9ddea0c46e7a
	SHA1	56bfd46305ab46e77a25d6994e59ff0fd3ecc491
	SHA256	49738f90b47a7c5b11420e0b109837bf80955ca3be5b6a14688293b687f5bd07
	CRC32	171fda80
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshelper.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 15872 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	ed4236f65edbafe5af636c45430c7c06
	SHA1	d140af9b0f2bc2fef98de0ea9f8632dddc9c49c5
	SHA256	6e73cf40bac600f3777ee4a35062ce71dfd7fae0253e1fa6a84973bea30525f9
	CRC32	b7fdb5ce
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshelper.dll

System Windows 8

File size 15872 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	261fdb43c7772b71e44d3b0d6161cd0b
	SHA1	6c5bffea800942b0783e1c2c8c6a5402688184d7
	SHA256	fe857d001f69ffc98bf98287a1f2de47ee81b200da8ca8cc426549b2a5cfd378
	CRC32	c4499051
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshelper.dll

System Windows 7

File size 15360 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5b90bb3171504c9daf3c5cb44b203ca7
	SHA1	b3cf5d359c4d10b6979f3d59dbe82ac8ae11b332
	SHA256	d66fe2bc2a08dfbbc4cb227970be744982925fb06b18f979cf2f89deeae66442
	CRC32	5770c419
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename wshelper.dll

System Windows 7

File size 19968 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	d314da4b0b8dcd023d547fc568e34fb6
	SHA1	d7c17745d2aa0ed74c8705dd60211ca45b098ad3
	SHA256	9bbbb7b0d40ea47c4b8cce0050bc3e6c02e5b6d7b4be632361fdb38e25acd877
	CRC32	9075f716
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename wshelper.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 14336 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	20614c9f12a3a09a5015c9ebbd4419d2
	SHA1	b562464bc3c45c191020eb74021e7c1af9aeeaeb
	SHA256	ca3717dab8b9bf3023a195e42a0ae67097753d2505a9222a4be49b746557519e
	CRC32	b3941eab
	Example file location	---

Filename wshelper.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 18944 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	20aee159bd1ce0664796edf48af201b8
	SHA1	4deb1e6ae116cbadb7e05178efc33ab36f66f9eb
	SHA256	3e5c82b0421e272c6bbeef4c962d0f876d80b337a4c485c12eafe855ad3503f4
	CRC32	7e6684d1
	Example file location	---