WsUpgrade.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

WsUpgrade.dll file Winsock Upgrade Plugin. 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 WsUpgrade.dll related errors on your device. You can also download WsUpgrade.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 WsUpgrade.dll errors

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

4.1 List of WsUpgrade.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	WsUpgrade.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Winsock Upgrade Plugin

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 WsUpgrade.dll file related problems

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

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

WsUpgrade.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of WsUpgrade.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\migration\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\migration\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\migration\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\migration\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\migration\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 166400 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	25c7a21a969b6cf1c12a0f24f17787d7
	SHA1	c3adccbbcbd28dea0fa67e4ecd53a4a4fc55d83d
	SHA256	f2d41a2d31286e7f8efed5e65d8b4f9883472bf1eb3a4d4c485886d3b4d77875
	CRC32	1959706a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\migration\

Filename WsUpgrade.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 166400 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	f8c76394f52a18a55ad4636ab688d052
	SHA1	f409d9beef76db5f85b7d2cf2321285e537087d2
	SHA256	b397f3cdf9e77710dea8d1fd2fbaa9526c76fd0809496078b4b7a395800d8a44
	CRC32	5a392240
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\migration\

Filename WsUpgrade.dll

System Windows 8

File size 167424 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	b4a9dcff2eb4a75d2d43f46b264ce09e
	SHA1	25cd06461caf5840c8709945c4cdf8c2666efc85
	SHA256	f1366bda7220143f88388025d7acb3c3095d46e2cdf208e986e0543ff6a13493
	CRC32	21abd74c
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\migration\

Filename WsUpgrade.dll

System Windows 7

File size 163328 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	9e711fdfada1d292373130741575b671
	SHA1	933ba45fe017acb13db3801bde2e15751d967379
	SHA256	e488ad3b367d59ac448e2a213d4b3c4735b7755d14437ab4bec6d93f61daed02
	CRC32	53b1cd4c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\migration\

Filename WsUpgrade.dll

System Windows 7

File size 199168 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	e6691be287e76233e6cab6fb03864c63
	SHA1	d4af0d4c455f5c7614011e0d61aac32ff0f140cc
	SHA256	6d324c556ff976cfc880d9e8e8a23dfc28f568de819695444d16783f058fa80c
	CRC32	a48823f2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\migration\

Filename WsUpgrade.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 197120 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	a50b5bedd2b84c822d547763de5e174d
	SHA1	11b43ee5621ef071fc3c1075a09cb9133600a031
	SHA256	84232ff8472ec7f53da05192b36a8a13fb0f692ea3f5ab8076d5041196a494e6
	CRC32	da35906e
	Example file location	---

Filename WsUpgrade.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 161280 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e3e4256efac73b40fcb30d2813fcbe3b
	SHA1	62d02914287f16b8156b3dc6b3545dbac733dbcd
	SHA256	4b003819b33452e18670b4002f14224a1e18134b240b16a907b5b592e4058061
	CRC32	9356d678
	Example file location	---