Quantcast

How to Download and Fix windowsclient.mshc?

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

windowsclient.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 windowsclient.mshc related errors on your device. You can also download windowsclient.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 windowsclient.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 2440
windowsclient.mshc

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

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

windowsclient.mshc

Error

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

OK

Problems related to windowsclient.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 windowsclient.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.

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of windowsclient.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 windowsclient.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 windowsclient.mshc
System Windows 10
File size 39939 bytes
Date 2017-03-18
File details
MD5 45255a1cdb5db5e48a54b1e6da0618c9
SHA1 daa247a9ca737270fd8155e4cc740dce66f0a3aa
SHA256 a840cf5b7fd78f756fbd2ec8063cb9085a6d4f8f387626f7b6230d04b2a28c4b
CRC32 65945328
Example file location C:\Windows\Help\Windows\ContentStore\en-US\
Filename windowsclient.mshc
System Windows 8.1
File size 40115 bytes
Date 2014-11-21
File details
MD5 a1c70bab3d3798ec393bc5d40ecb7d84
SHA1 6cbffb36b00e612ddc234a5d55c8d91717b57f47
SHA256 bd824655b3eb1ecf60c54fd7e1966c3cd13292193beda5316b589b8601f9ae44
CRC32 4c93258c
Example file location C:\Windows\Help\Windows\ContentStore\en-GB\
Filename windowsclient.mshc
System Windows 8
File size 83114 bytes
Date 2012-07-26
File details
MD5 8c7971c7e173b7f78ba5a0fb16326e44
SHA1 f72131f7c9148e56393b01cfa86bc7ec41ace9e0
SHA256 253dd245b3beef9fbef865f62d795d3039e4ff72ad2e4f555208d1dd9ff679e3
CRC32 d68ac98f
Example file location 1: C:\Windows\Help\Windows\ContentStore\en-GB\