How to Fix Dll Missing or Corrupted Problem

Very commonly, computer users would encounter popup windows or sudden closure of program with error message saying that particular dll is missing or corrupted. For many people, dll is completely unknown; and when they don’t know what it is, they get very frightened and frustrated. So, what should one do when he gets such errors?

 

First, we need to know what dll is. “DLL” (Dynamic Link Library” files are basically small storage files which keep a series of important functions for the software of your PC. They are used by all the programs on Windows to open a series of common functions and features, and are used for everything from reading a document to closing your applications. The problem with these files is that it’s so easy for them to become damaged or missing that “missing DLL” errors are highly common and annoying.

 

The first thing to do is to replace the DLL file in your C:\Windows\System32 folder. To do this,

 

1. Open up “My Computer” and browse to C:\Windows\System32.

2. Look for the DLL file that’s meant to be missing. If not, goes to step3.

3. If you find it, you should rename it to a different name.

4. After that, you should look for the filename on Google and then download the file from one of the reliable DLL file repositories online.

5. Once downloaded, place the file into the C:\Windows\System32 folder and restart your PC.

 

If this does not work, you can also try to reinstall the program that is causing the error. This will replace all the files that the program needs, which should place a new version of the DLL file onto your PC. To do this, you must first fully uninstall the program from your system and then perform a fresh install.

 

There is also an easy way to fix it, which is to use a registry cleaner. Registry cleaner can always fix missing or corrupted DLL errors because of the way they are able to fix the “DLL File References” inside your computer. DLL file references are what Windows uses to find all the DLL files it needs and is basically like a big list of DLL files that your computer can use for any software tool it has.