wwaninst.dll Informations - Download and Fix

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

wwaninst.dll file Windows NET Device Class Co-Installer for Wireless WAN. 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 wwaninst.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wwaninst.dll file compatible with Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7

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Fix wwaninst.dll errors

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

4.1 List of wwaninst.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wwaninst.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows NET Device Class Co-Installer for Wireless WAN

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 wwaninst.dll file related problems

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

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

wwaninst.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\

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

System Windows 8.1

File size 17408 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	dd26c771091f5b519f8f16bdae88ec41
	SHA1	ccaa958cff22d66e73f85c00bc8ed4fc346ed6ab
	SHA256	34c7d40864b1c748ee4218aa049e03773cd6e6fb13c1ab93dddf623476d60192
	CRC32	e198056d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wwaninst.dll

System Windows 8

File size 13824 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	9feb3171352c39b7714e4088d1839353
	SHA1	cd32b641001e4f53caaf234fd3d2eb3e9c5a90f7
	SHA256	8927cf8e005433d5eea67f750e8d954e39b5a943af3c3f90590ab702ce69ea28
	CRC32	c55d4966
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wwaninst.dll

System Windows 7

File size 15872 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	5a406c9c8e0880d3eabadc5dfd1acdae
	SHA1	764f184131e9b19c850525532cfdb3bda43c8d1d
	SHA256	d3228d81b30a37dddbf2e9fecc8885404fb95dbd11c5f55a425b27bd361bc2c1
	CRC32	91a67225
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\