wiadss.dll - How to Fix? Download Now

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

wiadss.dll file WIA TWAIN compatibility layer. 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 wiadss.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wiadss.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, 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 7, Windows Vista, 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 wiadss.dll

4.1 List of wiadss.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wiadss.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	WIA TWAIN compatibility layer

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 wiadss.dll file related problems

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

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

wiadss.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 127488 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	b80eb106a1317c4e4d31c450009664a5
	SHA1	793584bf31661e7e1986250b15593e154eea3cde
	SHA256	0a4cf09d089108e798ad084d36ce364087e68ad4c543b9ed4db95a748a9611c8
	CRC32	3d869c52
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wiadss.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 117248 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	f8e71013d0acfc8273cd5086714b4a22
	SHA1	259c99fd0f1c304811d8c03a28f2a71bc67e6bcc
	SHA256	8057a6c9ae9f19fc939c6861f9f784d8b91e7b918d5fcd4a7d208c48d483f476
	CRC32	4eec4e04
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wiadss.dll

System Windows 8

File size 113664 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	4e935102b66efe967e8250506344a041
	SHA1	e49ee7b6a926c51e2b0134e11b727ac4c943e634
	SHA256	1c1f29690e6e3c7c9689a90278da3549355aede943733545582e204b7aea625c
	CRC32	22b91ea8
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wiadss.dll

System Windows 7

File size 141824 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	7619d7719e6b2a21f6a83866945f2d62
	SHA1	97eff9a194a69af93e8bffe4db2076268c3bbe47
	SHA256	b9d47680889e3b3406894bd4db1609e28d4e79e57464909716e703bb0f3ceb63
	CRC32	9864b84e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wiadss.dll

System Windows 7

File size 113664 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	80279007cab3549a5999348bd0c23732
	SHA1	db65380e53ac5ecb4623f2b352e79c78b21e2fce
	SHA256	dacaec11f7a3e8dced98a4440b389839daa95dcc81c01265673b1c4f3b87b56a
	CRC32	aa68f5ea
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wiadss.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 138240 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	64e1df88557cc6fd049f0a2a0132bbd3
	SHA1	ef7c39170e93a378456681bca95017394d844057
	SHA256	eed425687750d4c91801c22225ca15fc68c7836be721020025f8f742df373ff3
	CRC32	2921b2c0
	Example file location	---

Filename wiadss.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 112640 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	65283279d4ede387c988f8b753c8f7e5
	SHA1	d83293dbb51eb63d11d085f8ee6b724244a9e648
	SHA256	7e58952e9cd71c31d587ab3e9dbae0620802acf36cc636883258c4cdbfb63277
	CRC32	69a89cae
	Example file location	---

Filename wiadss.dll

System Windows XP

File size 124416 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	7a81d6cefb55c0abd620ef817b6248ee
	SHA1	d544a81ac3fa67ec093484d937db4e201e8ab23b
	SHA256	bf42093bb08ec6bf6de037968aaf0617db259aae026e4ec5eb4d0b9761bf053b
	CRC32	86513498
	Example file location	---