Cheetah Mobile Clean Master for PC DLL ksinst.dll

How to Download and Fix Ksinst.dll DLL Errors

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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DLL files such as ksinst.dll are categorized as Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) files. As a ksinstance file, it was created for use in Clean Master For PC by Cheetah Mobile.

The first version of ksinst.dll was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 10/27/2017 inside Clean Master for PC 6. This is not only most recent release from Cheetah Mobile, but it's the only version known in existence.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, DLL file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of ksinst.dll.

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File Overview


General Information ✻
File Name: ksinst.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: ksinstance
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Cheetah Mobile Inc.
Software Program: Clean Master For PC
Legal Copyright: Copyright(c) 2011-2017 Cheetah Mobile, Inc.
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: Neutral
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x2c4ca
Code Size: 194560
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What are ksinst.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library ksinst.dll Errors

ksinst.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like ksinst.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like MpSigStub.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Clean Master for PC) could share the same ksinst.dll file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DLL file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when ksinst.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Clean Master for PC is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common ksinst.dll errors include:

Your ksinst.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Clean Master for PC), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, ksinst.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Clean Master for PC, system crash while loading ksinst.dll, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix ksinst.dll Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your ksinst.dll issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the ksinst.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Clean Master for PC (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Clean Master for PC software.

You can uninstall Clean Master for PC software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Clean Master for PC 6 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Clean Master for PC software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

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Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many ksinst.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the ksinst.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your ksinst.dll File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate ksinst.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free ksinst.dll files for every applicable version of Clean Master for PC. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download ksinst.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Clean Master for PC folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\cmcm\Clean Master\security\kxescan\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve ksinst.dll problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying ksinst.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Cheetah Mobile typically does not release Clean Master for PC DLL files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing ksinst.dll and all other DLL files for Clean Master for PC. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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