Download and Fix wmilib.sys

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

wmilib.sys file WMILIB WMI support library Dll. 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 wmilib.sys related errors on your device. You can also download wmilib.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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 Vista, Windows XP

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download wmilib.sys

4.1 List of wmilib.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wmilib.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	WMILIB WMI support library Dll

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Driver
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common wmilib.sys file related problems

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

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

wmilib.sys

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

Problems related to wmilib.sys 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 wmilib.sys 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 wmilib.sys errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace wmilib.sys 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 wmilib.sys file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your wmilib.sys 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 wmilib.sys

System Windows 10

File size 17304 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	058d87d10e7cbdeb02e527e381fafa04
	SHA1	64d1f8268111d1f5c2dabd635d192cf7497cbe0f
	SHA256	d672676e0b75e3765145f0eb7c5ae40dfb3fb9348e1a7fb946c990dc7daa86d4
	CRC32	54fd5e67
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename wmilib.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 16736 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	6a602b7ae1b69aa270ca8ccf08f74c13
	SHA1	7f229f48fc62e6818fdab185fe5defd4a4d30584
	SHA256	dfa4c834d69b9307b2e4ff1e50a5574a6c11463167d5ada75aee7b2d766a2024
	CRC32	50af7d20
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename wmilib.sys

System Windows 8

File size 16112 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	3699c7df8c80a73dbf615ac8e4803f09
	SHA1	48902bc9943b1443e4f2df44ad98be86c4b2a3e9
	SHA256	910e55796d38e4d07d3779965ef808f20f321181499376e5861e23f8ba9f0286
	CRC32	8e7f3161
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename wmilib.sys

System Windows 7

File size 16464 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	fc146f46872d4c5b529b89a5131fd1e6
	SHA1	af8fa71ece8f246f27efac9e03dee6c49564fdd9
	SHA256	9fdcf424c647e29f54e6a58ca3b1cff1103e0110a6ebbe33cd68288575ae73e4
	CRC32	858bb95e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename wmilib.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 19512 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	3207090c2cca7412f2c3fc4137a3ff93
	SHA1	0bce33ea68bc687a135c78283f27f6c4793f4923
	SHA256	ceae35b95f13493dc46075a65f71be0a9e5de99af535f9bbd9ad78885428b455
	CRC32	b55e2225
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename wmilib.sys

System Windows XP

File size 4352 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	2f31b7f954bed437f2c75026c65caf7b
	SHA1	344471c09b0e5dd684fa2324ecad05c79c19a031
	SHA256	1f8d6cbb01ad403bc89d1e987012e2f63cdfd9c49f402f358b64b31c13e4dd14
	CRC32	988d49b4
	Example file location	---