How to Download and Fix wshqos.dll?

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

wshqos.dll file QoS Winsock2 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 wshqos.dll related errors on your device. You can also download wshqos.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 wshqos.dll

4.1 List of wshqos.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wshqos.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	QoS Winsock2 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 wshqos.dll file related problems

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

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

wshqos.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of wshqos.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 wshqos.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 wshqos.dll

System Windows 10

File size 16384 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	fa55a11e63829792dba1ea9129e0c901
	SHA1	5046c870063c19e134ebb6d47c1ff88a3287f6aa
	SHA256	12e345f5490e914a7316e1b8306ff118122935a7998ad9843556a80d9d8350e7
	CRC32	265ce387
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshqos.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 15872 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	bc6cd0fee9db4835508c069b31870d42
	SHA1	ad7398a7cb98534a89cb82f4e6eab35c68b7264b
	SHA256	0ee02fade6b45cde74175c7262cfc6c4b5ccdfa57c66c1a60cdda8dd63e12c06
	CRC32	6aa715f7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshqos.dll

System Windows 8

File size 14848 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	8f159182a69b6d243b3b7ff5d9c514b1
	SHA1	8450da3ef88e295cf8abc16e468a47d7d89da151
	SHA256	48ccecda9c7d27365ee34b9ed2860770b922fec4d68bf70921a46c77ac71060b
	CRC32	b7868539
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshqos.dll

System Windows 7

File size 16896 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	16e964abf6d1e0f0cc7822fca9ba754d
	SHA1	e85c7dfeb12a3bbb3a86019ef7f15aaea3b69cbc
	SHA256	0e461387acfd641da22ee542a3c68af5f7d3a7f967d974e3b198143d461abe39
	CRC32	cf457a3d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshqos.dll

System Windows 7

File size 13824 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	81f08948a0f1475894c99d4d19a158a8
	SHA1	35e12e37d3181c0b0e1eebecf53dea99d742762e
	SHA256	93334da369bf976e498265e432caf63d898d378c6b32947df355366abe2a0fac
	CRC32	458b0986
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wshqos.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 13824 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	05c3b38db95ba5585817a4f898ee5581
	SHA1	f9480e8c847395c171cbadd17b484d1ec68c4819
	SHA256	227357221f00ba91d7907966ff251f6834d69abd630174a56f9a6c98723c1625
	CRC32	2a2c2ad2
	Example file location	---

Filename wshqos.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 16896 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	599da6eb260d9601d2d67ae177f95568
	SHA1	a759346b6487e3fbf1a136f2a2878d4ebc6ed32f
	SHA256	5c9d3ee34af000194c52146200f6ca5a275b7bf1f6abb5b5c8ea4713581d2692
	CRC32	e18be119
	Example file location	---