Troubleshoot wshnetbs.dll Errors and Download File

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

wshnetbs.dll file Netbios 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 wshnetbs.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wshnetbs.dll 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

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Fix wshnetbs.dll errors

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

4.1 List of wshnetbs.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wshnetbs.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Netbios 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 wshnetbs.dll file related problems

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

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

wshnetbs.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of wshnetbs.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 Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 11776 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	2c677dc9f6a61f8cc25d49a07583a35f
	SHA1	7db97455e98ab47cea622aeefcdf65ec9f630e06
	SHA256	b64fbe4a4bff4ea34ff814df8c8fbcae7e148d7c15af2de82ca0dce6dcb73d71
	CRC32	f9d6be27
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshnetbs.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 11776 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	aa490aa50e94f297a9fb4c4bf75d83e1
	SHA1	cd10b94497c1e729ca12ee225573e21fcdbd3478
	SHA256	3db7b7327fb7bbf60af9a166357488ef1916c5e67ddaeae770e19bea845c3218
	CRC32	68a98d75
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshnetbs.dll

System Windows 8

File size 11776 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	edfbfa67ab44388516afde37c00337c1
	SHA1	0c88e4afbe9750411733c8833b7a59376b3a9e19
	SHA256	e9b2bfd43bb5ac0a60ab44bcbc4e306344c7b8628173d8f9ec93261ffdf5665a
	CRC32	2d3d9f7b
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshnetbs.dll

System Windows 7

File size 13312 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	c454cd8f71e6781fa755adc721636dbc
	SHA1	f6b54246f9f737d4eeb20c5fa33fe24dfbf4b9f5
	SHA256	9b781bdc2ae246099297cafbe54c0c13b9f25d9f5947a1a2814436a1d14cb0ba
	CRC32	8a5a4250
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshnetbs.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 13312 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	3b89a592be6371e5a503005b131ab092
	SHA1	fffe493fa52dfbc332d3a375394db9e664f35618
	SHA256	9e10673f7edf98a9d00d5bf8baf3be1b52a8f91a47d8be1f6137e14688e9cc54
	CRC32	44a0baac
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshnetbs.dll

System Windows XP

File size 7168 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	5b24a151b955add67326554584297c39
	SHA1	162812e31ed8a27832482aa46fe4fe86a896fc68
	SHA256	828a61b0e8666b0ee29af582cb8dc5bfa9143f225539f25b195fe33334a544cb
	CRC32	bcdc13a7
	Example file location	---