WSHTCPIP.DLL Troubleshoot and Download

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

WSHTCPIP.DLL file Winsock2 Helper DLL (TL/IPv4). 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 WSHTCPIP.DLL related errors on your device. You can also download WSHTCPIP.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 WSHTCPIP.DLL errors

1 Information about WSHTCPIP.DLL file
2 Errors related to WSHTCPIP.DLL file
3 How to fix WSHTCPIP.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 WSHTCPIP.DLL

4.1 List of WSHTCPIP.DLL file versions

File info

General information
Filename	WSHTCPIP.DLL
File extension	DLL
Description	Winsock2 Helper DLL (TL/IPv4)

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 WSHTCPIP.DLL file related problems

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

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

WSHTCPIP.DLL

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

Problems related to WSHTCPIP.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 WSHTCPIP.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 WSHTCPIP.DLL errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace WSHTCPIP.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 WSHTCPIP.DLL file.

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

System Windows 10

File size 10752 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	409cf4946fd8fe4b11e04ceaa4b90711
	SHA1	df088b9b42efbf1ab3325e25f8ca651233c469cb
	SHA256	0f4f76346519a0d9f2dcb76e90c6beeb1d9edd1039a162ba5bddc7194d402b57
	CRC32	10e26914
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WSHTCPIP.DLL

System Windows 8.1

File size 10240 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	f7283e5352878f580582441842f59fc1
	SHA1	f95ee7ddac3db6832ae5945dd2ccd8f4261d51ee
	SHA256	165ac69a1b1aa5820e1cdd6867352076a88cd3eaef95944af430cb12a3379ec8
	CRC32	04c62eab
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WSHTCPIP.DLL

System Windows 8

File size 9728 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	5719ff26e947ec345e62d24c86bc317b
	SHA1	262f5e020d14b087f44e6345b173cc18b999f890
	SHA256	9bec70e800e546030f05d233ef4deb54ff1a8db1140ffc79ae6721b6d29b36e8
	CRC32	5b0fe8e0
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WSHTCPIP.DLL

System Windows 7

File size 13312 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	31559f3244c6bc00a52030caa83b6b91
	SHA1	7943540153c7b7878101a4901d7935e05e7cfd32
	SHA256	b2025742b5f0025ace9821d5722de3f997eeeab21d2f381c9e307882df422579
	CRC32	8886bb52
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WSHTCPIP.DLL

System Windows 7

File size 9216 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	ee5c8e27c37b79cb54a2fceeed2dc262
	SHA1	2ec59eac674debb4b42061f0f9b36e47c2e04920
	SHA256	0a5e200fd65a491756b951a4a0ed39b88b7b313e97c2bbf3c91ac4c290772bb7
	CRC32	a7810d51
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename WSHTCPIP.DLL

System Windows Vista

File size 9216 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	22cfaeb9172f5f198048401485cd0571
	SHA1	8a4c376a1e6a20e002ca49d661bf2b78beb38cbc
	SHA256	94e0b8590268bd21b035297f5b0c01a4e8958a1db39a5aa654ea1805bd30cec2
	CRC32	9afe12a6
	Example file location	---

Filename WSHTCPIP.DLL

System Windows Vista

File size 12800 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	253607d6c54a1604436f08e67cced044
	SHA1	2e7484b9bb0ec83bcb3d8c9ca771253b902b46e2
	SHA256	6ebefb7d6e43f51c2146f7c76c702d18e145bd7a08503bccdc3ff62854db0390
	CRC32	662aa784
	Example file location	---

Filename WSHTCPIP.DLL

System Windows XP

File size 19456 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	4e3d06d6e68eedb52565080f55b460d3
	SHA1	209a11d3d9078e8a334d9154355ed6129ace0abc
	SHA256	a503bfc29d3936045488edc1771914ec84be80e422f772f53d7961f526d707e6
	CRC32	5482d75b
	Example file location	---