esclwiadriver.dll - Analyze and How to Fix Errors
β β β β β Verified File (27.08.2026)β οΈ Important Notice: Meta Description: dll for Windows compatibility. Essential for device functionality and system stability. Manually replacing system libraries can brick future Windows updates or cause critical system failures.
| Architecture: | 32-bit (x86) | Compatible with 32 and 64-bit Windows |
| File version | 10.0.19041.5794 | |
| Antivirus scan | β Clean | No viruses detected. |
| Digital signature | π‘ Not signed | Signature missing. The file may have been modified. |
| Hash Integrity | β MD5: Verified | In file hash protection exist and it is verified. |
| File size | 142 kb. | 145408 bytes. |
Hashes:
MD5: 43774e898fefc088ffa13907a02d931b βSHA-1: 2800799ad796df0e1c7b728cb77f8ab94e48fbb9
SHA-256: 17f5e3dc1342be5e03ee63a6a473dea65881e9e186bc319c91d10bafc83eb76c
SHA-512: f244c3e380cac715d8f79ce43b6b86643a57bc4d75dbc840c4bc381078b3c039f023580eda7d444d3c5a91f7cbeb1c312da72c534880493bd0cea30433c99f9d
β This file is compatible with 32-bit Windows and can run on β 64-bit Windows (via the WOW64 subsystem).
File Description: esclwiadriver.dll
File Details
- Description: eSCL WIA Driver (Electronic Scanning Certified for Link Windows Image Acquisition)
- Function: Enables scanner communication over network connections using the eSCL protocol
- Creator: Microsoft Corporation / Printer-Scanner Manufacturers
- Type: Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file
Standard File Location
The standard file path for this driver is:
C:\Windows\System32\esclwiadriver.dll
How to Fix esclwiadriver.dll Errors Without Downloading
Do not download DLL files from third-party websites. They often contain malware or outdated versions. Use these built-in Windows solutions instead.
1. Run SFC (System File Checker)
This tool scans and restores corrupted Windows system files automatically.
- Press Windows Key + X.
- Select Terminal (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin).
- Type
sfc /scannowand press Enter. - Restart your computer after the scan finishes.
2. Run DISM Tool
If SFC fails, use DISM to repair the underlying Windows system image.
- Open Command Prompt (Admin) again.
- Type
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealthand press Enter. - Wait for the process to reach 100%.
- Run the
sfc /scannowcommand one more time.
3. Reinstall Your Scanner Drivers
Since this file belongs to the WIA driver framework, reinstalling your scanner fixes it.
- Right-click the Start menu and choose Device Manager.
- Expand the Print queues or Imaging devices section.
- Right-click your scanner/printer and select Uninstall device.
- Disconnect your scanner, restart your PC, and reconnect it to reinstall.
4. Restart the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) Service
- Press Windows Key + R, type
services.msc, and press Enter. - Scroll down to find Windows Image Acquisition (WIA).
- Right-click it and select Restart.
- Double-click it, set Startup type to Automatic, and click OK.
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