dll not found -How To Troubleshoot DLL Errors

How To Troubleshoot DLL Errors

A DLL error is any error with a DLL file - a kind of file ending in the DLL file extension.

DLL errors are especially troublesome because there are so many DLL files in existence, all with the potential to cause trouble. Luckily, there are several troubleshooting steps you can take that have a great chance of solving any DLL error you might have.

Important: These are general DLL error troubleshooting steps. If you haven't already, search my site for the specific DLL file you're having issues with. I may not have information for the exact DLL but if I do, the steps there will be more likely to help.

Here's How:

• IMPORTANT: Do NOT download DLL files from DLL download sites in an attempt to replace your missing or corrupt DLL files.

There are several reasons why downloading a DLL file to solve a DLL error is a very bad idea, least of which is that it may not solve your problem. Note: If you've already downloaded a DLL file from one of these DLL download sites, remove it from wherever you put it and continue troubleshooting below.

• Restore the deleted DLL file from the Recycle Bin. You may have simply accidentally deleted the DLL file.

Most DLL errors come in the "DLL Not Found" and "DLL is Missing" form. The easiest possible cause of a DLL error like this is that you've deleted the DLL file without realizing it. Note: Enter Safe Mode to do this or any of the following steps if you're unable to access Windows normally due to this DLL error.

• Recover the deleted DLL file with a free file recovery program. If you suspect that you've accidentally deleted the DLL file but you've since emptied the Recycle Bin, a file recovery program can help.

Important: Recovering a DLL file with a file recovery program is a smart idea only if you're confident you've deleted the file yourself and that it was working properly before you did that.

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