wshirda.dll - How to Fix? Download Now

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

wshirda.dll file Windows Sockets Helper 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 wshirda.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wshirda.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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 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 wshirda.dll

4.1 List of wshirda.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wshirda.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Sockets Helper DLL

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 wshirda.dll file related problems

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

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

wshirda.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of wshirda.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: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 12288 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	25eb44465e9c484c6c23f36bbfed645b
	SHA1	1ee102ae58486ad0d6836a40e65da0639bb74280
	SHA256	1ac9c954732a9046473acd24e8751cfbc5584bae3bb6ee37cca4c33105301f31
	CRC32	0c2229b1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshirda.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 11264 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	d5007bd23fc4f943ad129aa82d875566
	SHA1	43f029ae1ecd57dde91065760b14ee1c3ac88903
	SHA256	674b62ac0be02c255a161ba48afde905c6f3fe55ab59bfba2c1189681c47f849
	CRC32	375c8dff
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshirda.dll

System Windows 8

File size 11776 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	a7a864fca008715476d2e1b1a048366e
	SHA1	689c283f392d21cd09bbc9df0bcf1b56b8c0b363
	SHA256	88dfa2b69fe0af72d22699d5cde77eeef3f7edbec4099bcd40e449d2131d0144
	CRC32	c2c344e7
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshirda.dll

System Windows 7

File size 13824 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	11a087ed1d82ff01f74cea03cf25e348
	SHA1	0c3e98ea2b848c6058907fe9c3a62e279b5fb998
	SHA256	c75eca3c22981b0d0ebc1eb10dc00a45dbbe4aeb03d72f3cf4613097725f76de
	CRC32	08772493
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshirda.dll

System Windows 7

File size 11264 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	21ce1e98a17fd46be371719dfd046958
	SHA1	4458c2267dde5ad0317654956439d1c7a151ac00
	SHA256	11c0023818ff7b64cd80898c007b317e52a91b69677444803a573db58f6b7868
	CRC32	c5ec2362
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshirda.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 13312 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	45e189e63b9c02772221ffb999e2873a
	SHA1	c7fcf82b6355edb7c46bfb3518f87058402feca4
	SHA256	e3b9418756f51d48698a8d1f012a838fa07656dfba8485892b8d751f75e62f91
	CRC32	6d983869
	Example file location	---

Filename wshirda.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 10752 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e9d1ef681e0f3b95c9b5fd648fa95371
	SHA1	2c166c7aeee394038a37a699b95f73a3c8b58116
	SHA256	ec9f612972e3942b4cd92ad18b8af8e9961b0a16f98828261dfda89d98e4e94f
	CRC32	b2273b20
	Example file location	---