Wmdrmnet.dll - Download and Fix DLL Errors

Last Updated: 12/05/2023
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Windows Media DRM for Network Devices DLL files such as wmdrmnet.dll utilize the DLL file extension. This file is considered a Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file, and was first created by Microsoft for the Microsoft® Windows® Operating System software package.

The first version of wmdrmnet.dll was released for the Windows Vista Operating System on 11/08/2006 inside Windows Vista. The latest version update [v12.0.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)] for Windows was 8 released on 08/01/2012.

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

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	wmdrmnet.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Windows Media DRM for Network Devices DLL
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:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
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:	0x117bf
Code Size:	412160

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File Info	Description
File Size:	432 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2012:07:26 03:20:31+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:01:44+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2012:07:26 02:53:29+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	10.10
Code Size:	412160
Initialized Data Size:	28672
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x117bf
OS Version:	6.2
Image Version:	21315.20512
Subsystem Version:	6.2
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	12.0.9200.16384
Product Version Number:	12.0.9200.16384
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Windows Media DRM for Network Devices DLL
File Version:	12.0.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
Internal Name:	wmdrmnet.dll
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	wmdrmnet.dll
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	12.0.9200.16384

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What are wmdrmnet.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library wmdrmnet.dll Errors

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

Access Violation at address - wmdrmnet.dll.
wmdrmnet.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Windows\System32\wmdrmnet.dll.
Cannot register wmdrmnet.dll.
Cannot start Windows. A required component is missing: wmdrmnet.dll. Please install Windows again.
Failed to load wmdrmnet.dll.
The application has failed to start because wmdrmnet.dll was not found.
The file wmdrmnet.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because wmdrmnet.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

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

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

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

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing wmdrmnet.dll file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt wmdrmnet.dll files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
In the box, click "YES".
You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
SFC will begin scanning for wmdrmnet.dll issues and any other system file problems.
Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

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

sfc /scannow

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 wmdrmnet.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

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

If Windows Update failed to resolve the wmdrmnet.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 wmdrmnet.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 wmdrmnet.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free wmdrmnet.dll files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download wmdrmnet.dll Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\

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 8.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve wmdrmnet.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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Download wmdrmnet.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying wmdrmnet.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows 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 wmdrmnet.dll and all other DLL files for Windows. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

wmdrmnet.dll

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	347648
MD5 Checksum:	a8d2c8be9c499266a485264fd55819ff
SHA1 Checksum:	dca9c060b4efcadba718523614ccfe3c57e3a7a5
SHA256 Checksum:	207e4bffe3a21c1cdc74b65d855e8fc5b5049239e3d8e757b658d810d6160c30
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

wmdrmnet.dll

11.0.6002.18005

11.0.6002.18005 (lh_sp2rtm.090410-1830)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	11.0.6002.18005
File Version:	11.0.6002.18005 (lh_sp2rtm.090410-1830)
File Size:	428032
File Date:	04/11/2009
MD5 Checksum:	991c17b9fa553a2f474142cd68312974
SHA1 Checksum:	755b27cbc684e40f44475c2c494b2d9eedd529bb
SHA256 Checksum:	b8d2545f42229a469988227a05f5a9784bd231baa0a256027ef8ce1d7b4f3af1
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	21315.20512
Initialized Data Size:	72192
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	04/11/2009

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

wmdrmnet.dll

12.0.9200.16384

12.0.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	12.0.9200.16384
File Version:	12.0.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
File Size:	441856
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	62a8418ba8ee35652fe41e01e36026b3
SHA1 Checksum:	9d427f80b14bb75154410b2123a5aae8239d75c3
SHA256 Checksum:	f48c8b8a583c427d8079a213d8573a9d678edc78605c25ea6edd311516bf936a
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	21315.20512
Initialized Data Size:	28672
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

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