ws2_32.dll
x86
Windows System
Verified
This is a Core Windows System File
ws2_32.dll is a critical Windows component. If it's missing or corrupted, you should repair Windows rather than replace the file manually.
Recommended: Run System File Checker
sfc /scannow
Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run this command.
Why You Shouldn't Just Download the DLL
- DLLs depend on other DLLs - copying one file won't fix the chain
- Runtime packages register components in Windows correctly
- Version mismatches can cause more problems
- The official installer handles all of this automatically
Compatibility
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2016
File Details
- Name
- ws2_32.dll
- Size
- 400.49 KB
- Version
- 10.0.20348
- Architecture
- x86
- Source
- Windows network
- Part of
- Windows System
Hash Verification
3f443556bbf06eaec588e8d6cda086ddce19cb393c11ee5068e9c5851171308a
1f3ac9712876eac023b331ab27698ff9
ADVANCED
Manual DLL Download
Only if installer doesn't work
This is a last resort. Try the official installer first.
Download ZIP
400.49 KB | x86
3,785 downloads
Manual Installation Steps
- 1 Extract the ZIP file
-
2
Copy to
C:/Windows/SysWOW64/ -
3
If needed:
regsvr32 ws2_32.dll
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ws2_32.dll
x64