shlwapi.dll

Download shlwapi.dll free for Windows to fix shlwapi.dll missing problem. Currently, we have 16 different versions available and the latest version is 10.0.18362.1.

About shlwapi.dll Errors

When you are launching a Windows software, program, or game that requires shlwapi.dll, Windows will check for the .dll file before launching. 

If there are any issues with the shlwapi.dll file, it will throw an error and the software or game won't launch. Here are a few examples of the errors:

• The program can't start because shlwapi.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.
• This application failed to start because shlwapi.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.
• There was a problem starting shlwapi.dll. Insufficient system resources exist to complete the requested service. 
• There was a problem starting shlwapi.dll. The specified module could not be found. 
• The file 'shlwapi.dll' could not be loaded or is corrupt. Setup cannot continue.
• The code execution cannot proceed because shlwapi.dll was not found. Reinstalling the program may fix this problem.
• shlwapi.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support.

These are some of the most common errors that occur when shlwapi.dll goes missing from your Windows computer. This can also happen if the file is either corrupt or has other issues. 

You have to reinstall the dll file or place the dll file in the software or game folder that actually requires it.

shlwapi.dll Download

We currently have 16 of the shlwapi.dll available for download. The latest version is 10.0.18362.1. 

Note: If there are multiple versions and are unsure about which version to download, always grab the latest version (10.0.18362.1).

Read ahead to know more about how to fix the shlwapi.dll errors.

How to Fix shlwapi.dll Errors on Windows?

There are multiple ways to fix the shlwapi.dll errors. 

• Download the shlwapi.dll from this page and place it in the Windows System folder.
• Download the shlwapi.dll file from here and place it in the software or game folder that requires it.
• Re-install the latest version of the game or software.
• See if there are any latest updates to the software or game and install the same.
• See if there are any Windows updates available and install the same. 
• Scan your Windows for virus or malware. Make sure it’s clean and does not have any vulnerabilities.
• Clean up your registry using a registry cleaner software.

Here are the detailed steps to fix the shlwapi.dll errors.

Method 1: Manually install shlwapi.dll on Windows System Folder and Register the dll.

Note: The steps are slightly different for Windows 32 Bit and 64 Bit. Most modern Windows systems run on 64 Bit architecture. If you are unsure, follow the steps for 64 Bit.

1. Download the shlwapi.dll from this page to your Windows computer. The file will download as a zip file. Extract it to get the dll file.
2. Copy the shlwapi.dll file to the Windows System folder. The location of the system directory depends on the DLL file architecture and your OS architecture:
• For 64-bit Windows, the 64-bit DLL files should be copied to the C:\Windows\System32\ directory and the 32-bit DLL files should be copied to the C:\Windows\SysWOW64\ folder.
• For 32-bit Windows, the file should be copied to the C:\Windows\System32\ folder.
3. Next, search for Command Prompt on your computer > Right Click > select Run as administrator.
4. Execute this command: regsvr32 shlwapi.dll
• If registering 32-bit DLL on a 64-bit Windows, then enter the following command instead: regsvr32 c:\windows\syswow64\shlwapi.dll
5. Restart your computer.

Try to relaunch the software or game and see if the issue is fixed. If not, proceed to read the next section.

Method 2: Manually install the shlwapi.dll file on application or game folder

Sometimes, you may need to place the dll file in the folder of the game or application that it is a part of. 

1. Download the shlwapi.dll file from this page to your Windows system and have it ready. The file will download as a zip file. Extract it to get the dll file.
2. Quit the software or game that the shlwapi.dll file is part of. Make sure it is not even running in the background.
3. Copy the shlwapi.dll file and go to the folder where the game or application is installed on your Windows.
4. Paste the shlwapi.dll.
5. Reboot your Windows machine.

Try to open the game or application that requires the shlwapi.dll file and see if the issue is fixed.

Method 3: Reinstall or update the game or software that requires shlwapi.dll

• Make sure you have the latest version of the game or software. If there is an update, download and install the same.
• Reinstall the game or software and check if the shlwapi.dll errors are resolved.

Method 4: Scan your Windows system for virus and malware

• Completely scan your Windows machine to see if you have any vulnerabilities such as virus or malware. It is not a good idea to rely on Windows Defender - even though it has gotten quite good over the years, it is definitely not as good as a dedicated Antivirus program.
• If there is indeed any virus or malware issue, try to clean it up using the Antivirus program. 
• Try to restore your Windows to an earlier point of time if you have a system restore point.
• When all else fails, do a fresh reinstall of your Windows operating system.

shlwapi.dll - Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the latest version of the shlwapi.dll file?
A. 10.0.18362.1 is the latest version of the shlwapi.dll file available for download.

Q. Where to place the shlwapi.dll file on Windows?
A. You can place the shlwapi.dll file on your Windows System folder. If that does not work, try to place it in the folder of the game or software that requires it.

Q. Which version of the shlwapi.dll file should I download?
A. Unless you are specifically asked to get a particular version, the latest version is always recommended. In this case, it would be 10.0.18362.1.