EXCELPLUGINSHELL.DLL: How to Fix DLL Errors, Download, and Update

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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EXCELPLUGINSHELL.DLL is considered a type of Microsoft Office component file. It is most-commonly used in Microsoft Power Map for Excel developed by Microsoft. It uses the DLL file extension and is considered a Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file.

EXCELPLUGINSHELL.DLL was initially released with Office 2013 on 01/29/2013 for the Windows 8 Operating System. The latest file update released for Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) (not specified) was on 05/15/2015 [file version 16.0.12325.20144]. EXCELPLUGINSHELL.DLL is packaged with Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) (not specified) and Office 2016.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting DLL file problems with EXCELPLUGINSHELL.DLL, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: EXCELPLUGINSHELL.DLL
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: Microsoft Office component
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Software Program: Microsoft Power Map for Excel
Developer: Microsoft
Software: Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit)
Software Version: (not specified)
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Latin1
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x1ac61
Code Size: 121344


What are EXCELPLUGINSHELL.DLL Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library EXCELPLUGINSHELL.DLL Errors

EXCELPLUGINSHELL.DLL is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like EXCELPLUGINSHELL.DLL, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like MpSigStub.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit)) could share the same EXCELPLUGINSHELL.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 EXCELPLUGINSHELL.DLL is attempted to be loaded either when Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common EXCELPLUGINSHELL.DLL errors include:

Your EXCELPLUGINSHELL.DLL file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit)), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, EXCELPLUGINSHELL.DLL file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit), system crash while loading EXCELPLUGINSHELL.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.



How to Fix EXCELPLUGINSHELL.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 EXCELPLUGINSHELL.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):

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

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the EXCELPLUGINSHELL.DLL error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) software.

You can uninstall Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) (not specified) and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) software.

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

Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) (not specified)

Microsoft Corporation

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

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

If Windows Update failed to resolve the EXCELPLUGINSHELL.DLL error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your EXCELPLUGINSHELL.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 EXCELPLUGINSHELL.DLL file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free EXCELPLUGINSHELL.DLL files for every applicable version of Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit). Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download EXCELPLUGINSHELL.DLL Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) folder location:
    Windows 8: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\ADDINS\Power Map Excel Add-in\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\ADDINS\Power Map Excel Add-in\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\ADDINS\Power Map Excel Add-in\
  4. 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 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve EXCELPLUGINSHELL.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.



Download EXCELPLUGINSHELL.DLL Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying EXCELPLUGINSHELL.DLL to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) 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 EXCELPLUGINSHELL.DLL and all other DLL files for Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit). An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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