Download, Fix, and Update OEMHelpIns.dll

Last Updated: 11/27/2023
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OEMHelpIns.dll, also known as a Microsoft® Help Customization Installer file, was created by Microsoft for the development of Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. DLL files fall under under the Win64 DLL (Dynamic link library) file type category.

The first version of OEMHelpIns.dll for Windows Vista was introduced on 11/08/2006 in Windows Vista. The latest file update released for Windows 7 was on 07/22/2009 [file version 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)].

This article discusses complete file details, DLL file troubleshooting instructions for problems with OEMHelpIns.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:	OEMHelpIns.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Microsoft® Help Customization Installer
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
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:	0x22cf4
Code Size:	200192

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File Info	Description
File Size:	217 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2009:07:14 01:41:53+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:15+00:00
File Type:	Win64 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
Time Stamp:	2009:07:14 01:32:06+00:00
PE Type:	PE32+
Linker Version:	9.0
Code Size:	200192
Initialized Data Size:	23040
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x22cf4
OS Version:	6.1
Image Version:	6.1
Subsystem Version:	5.2
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	6.1.7600.16385
Product Version Number:	6.1.7600.16385
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Microsoft® Help Customization Installer
File Version:	6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Internal Name:	OEMHelpIns.dll
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	OEMHelpIns.dll
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	6.1.7600.16385

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What are OEMHelpIns.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library OEMHelpIns.dll Errors

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

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

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

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing OEMHelpIns.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 OEMHelpIns.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 OEMHelpIns.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 OEMHelpIns.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 OEMHelpIns.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 OEMHelpIns.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 OEMHelpIns.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free OEMHelpIns.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 OEMHelpIns.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 Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\AdvancedInstallers\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\AdvancedInstallers\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\AdvancedInstallers\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\AdvancedInstallers\

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 7.

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

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying OEMHelpIns.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 OEMHelpIns.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 Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

OEMHelpIns.dll

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	146432
MD5 Checksum:	201287c1e2659e4a6de63ceee9de50dc
SHA1 Checksum:	a4345443fff519ad34600d9b804e23bcb0ad90dc
SHA256 Checksum:	32fb179130dbbdd2c66781949d40bc30ae8536406763106b654abcca7551fbd9
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\AdvancedInstallers\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

OEMHelpIns.dll

6.0.6001.18000

6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.0.6001.18000
File Version:	6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840)
File Size:	207872
File Date:	01/21/2008
MD5 Checksum:	0af1d2e89cf95edadba1efd74e56adfa
SHA1 Checksum:	27e180845d5454916240d73128f2f96a257ea4bf
SHA256 Checksum:	9671cb949d0801b404d349b731f5d1a6589cead0e401abada55d77a95d8e9cd1
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\AdvancedInstallers\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	21504
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.2
File Modification Date/Time:	01/21/2008

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

OEMHelpIns.dll

6.1.7600.16385

6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.1.7600.16385
File Version:	6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
File Size:	222208
File Date:	07/14/2009
MD5 Checksum:	cb673734d67b80f645c0c6dc6d8ee115
SHA1 Checksum:	070524e2796acad2bda5ce7ec872636acc1bc817
SHA256 Checksum:	33905fd18f5bca4e68a3d79251b33429b395234977c21759a9b4785862a1e232
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\AdvancedInstallers\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	23040
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/14/2009

OEMHelpIns.dll

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	151040
MD5 Checksum:	b4f3ac04d6f0690012fad342e2ca356c
SHA1 Checksum:	4a616dde1257dd3815405ba135e93af0bd036956
SHA256 Checksum:	d845445265b6f76b0848bbdeae0a2444ba94e29cc3ff08d49bd8614323419121
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\AdvancedInstallers\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

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