wdsutil.dll Informations - Download and Fix

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

wdsutil.dll file OS Deployment Utilities. 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 wdsutil.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wdsutil.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 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 Vista

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 wdsutil.dll

4.1 List of wdsutil.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wdsutil.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	OS Deployment Utilities

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 wdsutil.dll file related problems

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

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

wdsutil.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\
Windows 8.1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\
Windows 8: 1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\
Windows 7: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\oobe\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\oobe\

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

System Windows 10

File size 234400 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	fcf64c015909ca7ea51405b0ce4f7bce
	SHA1	34081f0356f7a8f65e4a3bd8d08cc7d7c10bb2b3
	SHA256	0f025649294558644e38b1f4c7c31c3de5a7721171cea580bf9789d9d152fb10
	CRC32	d4cac3fa
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\

Filename wdsutil.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 182784 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	f3465ef8a41bb0a20f0c70af9639d73c
	SHA1	d99bd0b3e341875b5a4aca9623879def218bc0cd
	SHA256	f576a03bf60aa40e71a1c36fa7f65ec855ef6d3b81aeb3c9a0f3d57419e349dc
	CRC32	f48c7a4f
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\

Filename wdsutil.dll

System Windows 8

File size 49664 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	ec315eccc75252ad2c62c6601d657c78
	SHA1	0de4af155d3adf948d440d8544c160434ee3ad3f
	SHA256	2653ad9756a9a90d378b8924b22ef798356932057bb950de4c8b813f77ec94d2
	CRC32	a2fed1ea
	Example file location	1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\

Filename wdsutil.dll

System Windows 7

File size 58368 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	51c8ce2c84ca6e2984ea66a80a843fbf
	SHA1	43711477b7e137023566e629c0a6c640b6579636
	SHA256	0924c7a3f02eee3b0b6f1b4d9c22cd3c7e914d57fcd07a707d56e0cb04d66e7a
	CRC32	500c587f
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\

Filename wdsutil.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 47616 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	3831aa5c79631c76aa45e3a2f5c95891
	SHA1	6e764dbe7d09238c015584f99c18aa06623334c9
	SHA256	3778606c76235a001aae09fa83a3e2b4e108d5cd9016ee5db55ada175f41d6cf
	CRC32	edb1086b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\oobe\

Filename wdsutil.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 56320 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	ceb9bc66428118e9abbef1e3c7549c2f
	SHA1	9b976cf286ffb2154f91566bb5d7489675a2be95
	SHA256	1bb6de09c534a1ad6395ff6a5c85576079a205ac25bdd68ca7594a51e965773b
	CRC32	d97a48b1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\oobe\