fhlisten.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

fhlisten.dll file File History HomeGroup Listener. 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 fhlisten.dll related errors on your device. You can also download fhlisten.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8

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Fix fhlisten.dll errors

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

4.1 List of fhlisten.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	fhlisten.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	File History HomeGroup Listener

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 fhlisten.dll file related problems

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

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

fhlisten.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\

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

System Windows 10

File size 52736 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	85898958a96a9066aac5072e5bc72289
	SHA1	ff20bfb79afd992dda3c6a3570751ea72541ab6d
	SHA256	75f6d62765f386a2fd601d0a82c29efe69f73e6f48b9834ab1875a0268890031
	CRC32	3b3199c5
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename fhlisten.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 53760 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	5f19ae5358b1f376fe3ea4d671dfc4d6
	SHA1	15c5981a7747526025a6b1c6c89e3d352b9bce88
	SHA256	845b740a785ccacb7a7e6c67b97ba741107f2bd976847a4d09dd7fdb943d3acd
	CRC32	f3b01200
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename fhlisten.dll

System Windows 8

File size 51200 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	4691053fd9de2aa9312c243cb7125f62
	SHA1	e274633cb240ed9eb40aef8e6c595cf987bec8c0
	SHA256	a9d56c0925c54b417e2103d30319656869e0c90b2d7c629ed6f4cdae01ffd44a
	CRC32	ec642ff0
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\