Download and Repair Libwsutil.dll Issues

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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Wireshark utility library files such as libwsutil.dll utilize the DLL file extension. This file is considered a Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file, and was first created by The Wireshark Team for the Wireshark software package.

The first version of libwsutil.dll for Wireshark 3.0.0 was seen on 02/28/2019 in Windows 10. This file marks the latest update from The Wireshark Team, according to our records.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple DLL file troubleshooting, and list of free libwsutil.dll downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: libwsutil.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: Wireshark utility library
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: The Wireshark developer community, http://www.wireshark.org/
Software Program: Wireshark
Legal Copyright: Copyright © 2000 Gerald Combs <gerald@wireshark.org>, Gilbert Ramirez <gram@alumni.rice.edu> and others
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x0000
Entry Point: 0xe1a0
Code Size: 57856


What are libwsutil.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library libwsutil.dll Errors

libwsutil.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like libwsutil.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. Wireshark) could share the same libwsutil.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 libwsutil.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Wireshark is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common libwsutil.dll errors include:

Your libwsutil.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Wireshark), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, libwsutil.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Wireshark, system crash while loading libwsutil.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.



How to Fix libwsutil.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 libwsutil.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 libwsutil.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Wireshark (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Wireshark software.

You can uninstall Wireshark 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 Wireshark 3.0.0 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Wireshark software.

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

Wireshark 3.0.0

The Wireshark Team

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 libwsutil.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 libwsutil.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your libwsutil.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 libwsutil.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free libwsutil.dll files for every applicable version of Wireshark. 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 libwsutil.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Wireshark folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Wireshark\
  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 libwsutil.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.



Download libwsutil.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying libwsutil.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. The Wireshark Team typically does not release Wireshark 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 libwsutil.dll and all other DLL files for Wireshark. 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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