Microsoft Windows Live Essentials 2012 DLL wlshim.dll

Wlshim.dll Download and Repair: Troubleshooting DLL Errors

Last Updated: 11/26/2024
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The development of Windows Essentials by Microsoft prompted the latest creation of wlshim.dll. It is also known as a Windows Essentials Installer file (file extension DLL), which is classified as a type of Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file.

wlshim.dll was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 09/12/2017 with Windows Live Essentials 2012 16.4.3528.331. According to our records, this release is the only version of this file offered by Microsoft.

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

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File Overview


General Information ✻
File Name: wlshim.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: Windows Essentials Installer
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Software Program: Windows Essentials
Legal Copyright: © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x165d0
Code Size: 434688
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What are wlshim.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library wlshim.dll Errors

wlshim.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like wlshim.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like dw20.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Windows Live Essentials 2012) could share the same wlshim.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 wlshim.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Windows Live Essentials 2012 is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common wlshim.dll errors include:

Your wlshim.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Windows Live Essentials 2012), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, wlshim.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows Live Essentials 2012, system crash while loading wlshim.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 wlshim.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 wlshim.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 wlshim.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Windows Live Essentials 2012 (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Windows Live Essentials 2012 software.

You can uninstall Windows Live Essentials 2012 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 Windows Live Essentials 2012 16.4.3528.331 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Windows Live Essentials 2012 software.

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

Windows Live Essentials 2012 16.4.3528.331

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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 wlshim.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 wlshim.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 wlshim.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 wlshim.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free wlshim.dll files for every applicable version of Windows Live Essentials 2012. 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 wlshim.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Windows Live Essentials 2012 folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Installer\
  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 wlshim.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 wlshim.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows Live Essentials 2012 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 wlshim.dll and all other DLL files for Windows Live Essentials 2012. 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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