dllhst3g.exe Informations - Download and Fix

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing dllhst3g.exe 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 dllhst3g.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

dllhst3g.exe file COM Surrogate. 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 dllhst3g.exe related errors on your device. You can also download dllhst3g.exe 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 dllhst3g.exe errors

1 Information about dllhst3g.exe file
2 Errors related to dllhst3g.exe file
3 How to fix dllhst3g.exe 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 dllhst3g.exe

4.1 List of dllhst3g.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	dllhst3g.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	COM Surrogate

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 dllhst3g.exe file related problems

There are various types of errors related to dllhst3g.exe file. dllhst3g.exe 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 dllhst3g.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

dllhst3g.exe is corrupted
dllhst3g.exe cannot be located
Runtime Error - dllhst3g.exe
dllhst3g.exe file error
dllhst3g.exe file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register dllhst3g.exe file:
dllhst3g.exe file could not be loaded
dllhst3g.exe file doesn't exist

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Application could not be started because dllhst3g.exe file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to dllhst3g.exe 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 dllhst3g.exe 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 dllhst3g.exe errors in just few steps?

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

dllhst3g.exe 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 dllhst3g.exe 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 dllhst3g.exe 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 dllhst3g.exe 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 dllhst3g.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the dllhst3g.exe 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 dllhst3g.exe 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 dllhst3g.exe 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 dllhst3g.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace dllhst3g.exe 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 dllhst3g.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of dllhst3g.exe 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: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your dllhst3g.exe 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 dllhst3g.exe

System Windows 10

File size 10752 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	9635206508088adc57ba842006b49eb5
	SHA1	1a7ba3b28b2c56cd8331df7143fc89043932be1a
	SHA256	1011916572eef6786e62b46a5a1c070b23ff9493ee1b177ba216c6e46fc8ae94
	CRC32	9a0e6447
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dllhst3g.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 8704 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	d5a4023796b0b34ea8abd16c39be1b10
	SHA1	8ed706798fe2d44d63c13404aea45964a60e8211
	SHA256	0a441bda10f1dd3df9c7018df3c1047a043190f01a96facd27582e0ca4d5a44a
	CRC32	f2de98c2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dllhst3g.exe

System Windows 8

File size 8704 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	7987801ed64c76fc05e69665f080a504
	SHA1	26a92302abc067644006ee879e213edca35462b9
	SHA256	24ad61c9ff72d89d0e8128f56aa01d563064e73f41b183382dd10f495aff44bb
	CRC32	23a3b757
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dllhst3g.exe

System Windows 7

File size 7168 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	0f498e1e332f1c1fbf32b558805ed0d5
	SHA1	d5ea2dc1aadc48e6175165b144ab017c9ac10e66
	SHA256	bb381f7d6effa1efb311b8070d2ed0f1cee3fe7cb84b1b3e09e6cfdded9c99f2
	CRC32	a30632ef
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename dllhst3g.exe

System Windows 7

File size 8192 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	165d2e117447fcaa58e69cba7a933c7c
	SHA1	66191ee63b41945b090556dadfb8d654b1033185
	SHA256	b130482933737eb714680304cd080614f234e72f158acc8f79440cae57ba2485
	CRC32	9830845d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename dllhst3g.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 8704 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	2a1d673f7e79e6ec0f1a682df88fa6d4
	SHA1	c663974442850f59861e76578dcfcd665306c42d
	SHA256	7628c2f0d1f2acce73300b0e235c1838e4b7350feb8377ee24f0857a93f0e8ae
	CRC32	a4ff115f
	Example file location	---

Filename dllhst3g.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 7168 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	64c78600612e0ebf940a71b8355bd04e
	SHA1	24f8c090fc8c1a24e17047a3ac8a5a0ff7949041
	SHA256	ec4b5d2370359a329b4f9c81cbdb23e7871eb7d37746d38cadda37fe42d18513
	CRC32	56f413a9
	Example file location	---

Filename dllhst3g.exe

System Windows XP

File size 4608 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	58a73cea70897e4c5bbda51a823521dd
	SHA1	a1ec148a9bf58bdc496ae5811a8478f1daebdf11
	SHA256	ddd875e8d4afec9e0c9b100e5e7639f9e42226f8d7ca9bea55b0e41de5804bb0
	CRC32	a052e68f
	Example file location	---