Microsoft Windows DLL WUSettingsProvider.dll

Troubleshooting WUSettingsProvider.dll: How To Guide (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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WUSettingsProvider.dll, also known as a Windows Update Modern WuApp file, was created by Microsoft for the development of Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. DLL files fall under under the Win32 DLL (Executable application) file type category.

The first version of WUSettingsProvider.dll for Windows 8 was introduced on 08/01/2012 in Windows 8. The latest file version for Windows 8.1 is v7.9.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500) released on 10/18/2013.

This article discusses complete file details, DLL file troubleshooting instructions for problems with WUSettingsProvider.dll, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	WUSettingsProvider.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Windows Update Modern WuApp
Object File Type:	Executable application
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:	0x49530
Code Size:	301056

View Other WUSettingsProvider.dll Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	325 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2014:11:21 06:52:55+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:04:30+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2014:10:29 00:44:01+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	11.0
Code Size:	301056
Initialized Data Size:	36352
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x49530
OS Version:	6.3
Image Version:	6.3
Subsystem Version:	6.3
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	7.9.9600.17415
Product Version Number:	7.9.9600.17415
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Windows Update Modern WuApp
File Version:	7.9.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)
Internal Name:	WUSettingsProvider.dll
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	WUSettingsProvider.dll
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	7.9.9600.17415

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What are WUSettingsProvider.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library WUSettingsProvider.dll Errors

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

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

Your WUSettingsProvider.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, WUSettingsProvider.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows, system crash while loading WUSettingsProvider.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 WUSettingsProvider.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 WUSettingsProvider.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 WUSettingsProvider.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing WUSettingsProvider.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 WUSettingsProvider.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 WUSettingsProvider.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 WUSettingsProvider.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 WUSettingsProvider.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 WUSettingsProvider.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 WUSettingsProvider.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free WUSettingsProvider.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 WUSettingsProvider.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 8: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: 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 8.1.

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

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying WUSettingsProvider.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 WUSettingsProvider.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 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

WUSettingsProvider.dll

7.9.9600.17415

7.9.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	7.9.9600.17415
File Version:	7.9.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)
File Size:	332800
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	43db6177cbc58fc7de81479bfb3fa392
SHA1 Checksum:	4fd67a88d521897e35e6aa57b0a953c19c8ab6cd
SHA256 Checksum:	8c7dc07ee3d3380ca8af01e1e322fcb363ef7b3e7b5dd13425bc5967fd616218
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	36352
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

WUSettingsProvider.dll

7.8.9200.16384

7.8.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	7.8.9200.16384
File Version:	7.8.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
File Size:	210432
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	64d1642005cf6aaacc4af4adf441eff5
SHA1 Checksum:	926557924a26f046791d1759edcf52f451392a58
SHA256 Checksum:	67d052c04aca044af05cf8d4c9f695c63979db8e2bb210ef281082a5b3d8b44c
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	37888
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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