Vcmshl.dll DLL Errors: Download and Troubleshoot

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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Microsoft Voice Commands Proxy/Stub files, such as vcmshl.dll, are considered a type of Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file. They are associated with the DLL file extension, developed by CFS-Technologies for Microsoft Speech.

The first version of vcmshl.dll was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 07/22/2002 inside Speakonia 1.3.5. This is not only most recent release from CFS-Technologies, 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 vcmshl.dll.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: vcmshl.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: Microsoft Voice Commands Proxy/Stub
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: Microsoft Corporation
Software Program: Microsoft Speech
Legal Copyright: Copyright © 1991-1998 Microsoft Corporation
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Latin1
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x0003
Entry Point: 0x107e0
Code Size: 75776


What are vcmshl.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library vcmshl.dll Errors

vcmshl.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like vcmshl.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like memtest.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Speakonia) could share the same vcmshl.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 vcmshl.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Speakonia is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common vcmshl.dll errors include:

Your vcmshl.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Speakonia), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, vcmshl.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Speakonia, system crash while loading vcmshl.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 vcmshl.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 vcmshl.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 vcmshl.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Speakonia 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 Speakonia 1.3.5 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Speakonia 1.3.5

CFS-Technologies

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 vcmshl.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 vcmshl.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 vcmshl.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 vcmshl.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free vcmshl.dll files for every applicable version of Speakonia. 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 vcmshl.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Speakonia folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\Speech\
  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 vcmshl.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 vcmshl.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying vcmshl.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. CFS-Technologies typically does not release Speakonia 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 vcmshl.dll and all other DLL files for Speakonia. 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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