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Fix clientserver.mshc Errors

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

clientserver.mshc file Microsoft Help Container. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Windows software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of clientserver.mshc related errors on your device. You can also download clientserver.mshc file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

For Windows Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8

File info

General information
Filename clientserver.mshc
File extension MSHC
Type Windows Help
Description Microsoft Help Container
Software
Program Windows 10
Software Windows
Author Microsoft
Software version 10
Details
ZIP compression Deflated
MIME type application/zip
ZIP size 4878
clientserver.mshc

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

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

clientserver.mshc

Error

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

OK

Problems related to clientserver.mshc 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 clientserver.mshc 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.

clientserver.mshc 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

Virus Scan

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with clientserver.mshc 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.

Windows Update

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to clientserver.mshc file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "Windows Update" in the search field
  3. Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
  4. Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
  5. 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 clientserver.mshc 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

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 clientserver.mshc file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the clientserver.mshc file with properly working version. To use the tool:

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "cmd" in the search field
  3. Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
  4. Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
  5. Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Windows Recovery

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the clientserver.mshc file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "System Restore" in the search field
  3. Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
  4. The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
  5. After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the clientserver.mshc 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 clientserver.mshc file

The last solution is to manually download and replace clientserver.mshc 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 clientserver.mshc file.

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

  • Windows 10: C:\Windows\Help\Windows\ContentStore\en-US\
  • Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\Help\Windows\ContentStore\en-GB\
  • Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\Help\Windows\ContentStore\en-GB\

If the steps did not solve your clientserver.mshc 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 clientserver.mshc
System Windows 10
File size 60300 bytes
Date 2017-03-18
File details
MD5 4d59325a3dc2d66b15f307a069fb79d8
SHA1 e393674b18659f78fcad1bffeb85ecfa6aa23cf2
SHA256 ed83cbdc9956d3e8924d0ab6c241c0c77c6e9d42cb8717e8e591e829ae6d7da6
CRC32 2016dd2f
Example file location C:\Windows\Help\Windows\ContentStore\en-US\
Filename clientserver.mshc
System Windows 8.1
File size 60436 bytes
Date 2014-11-21
File details
MD5 3202e6622732b4c0ec7a1c200c33f3dd
SHA1 e8613c3178bf155f4fa312f4416d00c803649dd6
SHA256 bf183a32b7de8b6643409593d7d6ef22ba8e9d01db6c7b05287f4c679ba1d49b
CRC32 144b9b09
Example file location C:\Windows\Help\Windows\ContentStore\en-GB\
Filename clientserver.mshc
System Windows 8
File size 172175 bytes
Date 2012-07-26
File details
MD5 7913d523af1ffcaf281ab15c49be8c22
SHA1 32c4b4d796808a1455f4231b4c8391aab7f87da6
SHA256 47643cd67ca48519ceb7a6b371f985ef57992de6faaab3fe02d75cc661b0254e
CRC32 bc3eaf07
Example file location 1: C:\Windows\Help\Windows\ContentStore\en-GB\