Repair Wiaaut.dll DLL Issues (How to Download and Fix)

Last Updated: 11/30/2023
[Time to Read: ~3-5 minutes]

DLL files such as wiaaut.dll are categorized as Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) files. As a WIA Automation Layer file, it was created for use in Microsoft® Windows® Operating System by Free PDF Solutions.

The first version of wiaaut.dll for Windows Vista was introduced on 11/08/2006 in Windows Vista. The latest file version for Free Scan to PDF 1 is v6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) released on 02/26/2016. wiaaut.dll is included in Windows 10, Windows Vista, and Windows 8.1 versions.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, DLL file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of wiaaut.dll.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: wiaaut.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: WIA Automation Layer
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: 0x6b3e9
Code Size: 456192


What are wiaaut.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library wiaaut.dll Errors

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

Your wiaaut.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Free Scan to PDF), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, wiaaut.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Free Scan to PDF, system crash while loading wiaaut.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 wiaaut.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 wiaaut.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 wiaaut.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Free Scan to PDF (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Free Scan to PDF software.

You can uninstall Free Scan to PDF 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 Free Scan to PDF 1 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Free Scan to PDF software.

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

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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 wiaaut.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 wiaaut.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 wiaaut.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 wiaaut.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free wiaaut.dll files for every applicable version of Free Scan to PDF. 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 wiaaut.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Free Scan to PDF folder location:
    Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
    Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
    Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
    Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
    Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\
    Show 3 more directories +
    Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\freepdfsolutions.com\Free Scan to PDF\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
  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 wiaaut.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 wiaaut.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying wiaaut.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Free PDF Solutions typically does not release Free Scan to PDF 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 wiaaut.dll and all other DLL files for Free Scan to PDF. 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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