How To Fix Ws2 32 Dll Is Missing Or Not Found Errors

This DLL file is the Windows Sockets Library file that’s necessary for Windows and other applications to work with the network. You can read about how this file works in Microsoft’s Windows Sockets documentation.

Ws2_32.dll Errors

There are several ways ws2_32.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common ones:

Ws2_32.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because ws2_32.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\ws2_32.dllThe file ws2_32.dll is missing.Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: ws2_32.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.

These error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs, when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation. The context of the error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem. The error could apply to any program or system that might utilize the file on any of Microsoft’s operating systems, including Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000.

How to Fix Ws2_32.dll Errors

Need More Help?

If you don’t want to fix this problem yourself, see How Do I Get My Computer Fixed? for a full list of your support options, plus help with everything along the way, like figuring out repair costs, getting your files off, and choosing a repair service. If you suspect this, but you’ve already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may be able to recover the file with a free file recovery program. We’ve left the majority of hardware troubleshooting to the last step, but your computer’s memory and hard drive are easy to test and are the most likely components that might cause ws2_32.dll errors as they fail. If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible.