Is there any way to load wininet.dll using macros, scripts, or PowerShell??

Question

Hi guys ! I use a couple of macros that handle files in SharePoint thru commands like "Dir" , "Save" , "open" etc. Many of these commands (Dir for instance) do not work if wininet.dll is not "loaded".
In the same way, if this DLL is not loaded, you cannot open the file in Windows Explorer using his SharePoint address (as a server address). Unfortunately, this DLL used to be "loaded" by Internet Explorer and, when IE got discontinued, all stopped working because Edge does not load this DLL.

Answer 1

Run the sfc /scannow System File Checker command to replace a missing or corrupt copy of the wininet.dll file.

Alternatively, you may go for a system restore.

Answer 2

Hi. Thank you for your question and reaching out. I’d be more than happy to help you with your query.

Yes, you can load wininet.dll using macros, scripts, or PowerShell.

In a macro, you can use the LoadLibrary function in the Windows API to load wininet.dll dynamically. Here is an example in VBA:

Declare Function LoadLibrary Lib "kernel32" Alias "LoadLibraryA" (ByVal lpLibFileName As String) As Long

Sub LoadWininet()

LoadLibrary "wininet.dll"

End Sub

In PowerShell, you can use the Add-Type cmdlet to load wininet.dll dynamically. Here is an example:

Add-Type -Path "C:\Windows\System32\wininet.dll"

You can also use the LoadLibrary function in C# or any other .NET language to load wininet.dll dynamically in your scripts.

Note: Modifying system files and loading DLLs manually can have unintended consequences and can affect the stability and security of your system. Therefore, it is recommended to seek the assistance of a knowledgeable professional or to use a supported method to access SharePoint files.

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