Repair Windowsclient.mshc Issues (How to Download and Fix)

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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windowsclient.mshc, also known as a Microsoft Help Container file, was created by Microsoft for the development of Windows 10. MSHC files fall under under the ZIP (Microsoft Help Container) file type category.

The first version of windowsclient.mshc for Windows 8 was introduced on 08/01/2012 in Windows 8. On 07/29/2015, version 10 was released for Windows 10. windowsclient.mshc is found in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.

Please see below for more detailed information, MSHC file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of windowsclient.mshc.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: windowsclient.mshc
File Extension: MSHC file extension
File Type: Windows Help
Description: Microsoft Help Container
MIME Type: application/zip
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Windows 10
Developer: Microsoft
Software: Windows
Software Version: 10
File Details
Zip Compressed Size: 2440
Zip Compression: Deflated
Zip CRC: 0x6fed4c54
Zip File Name: Topics\06f72b12-a5ac-4b58-87ae-9e6de3419916.html
Zip Modify Date: 2016:11:04 21:54:24
Zip Required Version: 20
Zip Uncompressed Size: 8210


What are windowsclient.mshc Error Messages?


General windowsclient.mshc Runtime Errors

windowsclient.mshc file errors often occur during the startup phase of Windows, but can also occur while the program is running. These types MSHC errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Windows is running. Here are some of the most common windowsclient.mshc runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Windows\Help\Windows\ContentStore\en-US\windowsclient.mshc

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most MSHC errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your windowsclient.mshc 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, windowsclient.mshc file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows, system crash while loading or saving windowsclient.mshc, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix windowsclient.mshc 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 windowsclient.mshc 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 windowsclient.mshc error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing windowsclient.mshc 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 windowsclient.mshc files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
  3. Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
  4. You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
  5. In the box, click "YES".
  6. You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
  7. In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
  8. SFC will begin scanning for windowsclient.mshc issues and any other system file problems.
  9. 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 windowsclient.mshc 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 windowsclient.mshc 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 windowsclient.mshc 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 windowsclient.mshc file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free windowsclient.mshc files for every applicable version of Windows. 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 windowsclient.mshc Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

  4. Windows 8: C:\Windows\Help\Windows\ContentStore\en-US\
    Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\Help\Windows\ContentStore\en-GB\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\Help\Windows\ContentStore\en-US\
  5. 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 windowsclient.mshc 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 windowsclient.mshc Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying windowsclient.mshc to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows MSHC 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 windowsclient.mshc and all other MSHC files for Windows. An incorrectly installed MSHC file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10
Windows 8.1
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