Dynamic library link files, also called dll files, are the most important components of a system. They contain the system operation information and how the different devices and programs work with each other. If a dll is missing, certain programs or devices will not work properly. Sometimes, if an important system dll is corrupted, the computer will not even boot up.

Dll file errors are not rare. They can happen under many occasions, for example, when a program’s setup file is corrupted or when a virus is removed from system. Such errors can cause great troubles to the users and could be very annoying sometimes since the pop up error message cannot be closed.

How to stop dll file errors, you may ask?

You have to bury in mind that dll files are vita parts of system and programs, which means they should not be deleted otherwise trouble will be created. What we need to do as a solution, is still getting these dll files back.

For all kinds of windows systems, there is an equiped system tool for users to stop their dll errors - System file checker:

• Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.
• Type the following command, and then press ENTER: sfc /scannow
  [The sfc /scannow command scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions.]
• A message will appear stating that ‘The system scan will begin’. Be patient because the scan may take some time.
• If any files require a replace SFC will replace them. You may be asked to insert your Win7 DVD for this process to continue.
• If everything is okay you should, after the scan, see the following message “Windows resource protection did not find any integrity violations”.
• After the scan has completed, close the command prompt window, restart the computer and check.

However, system file checker is still not perfect and it may not solve all the issues. Microsoft company designed the SFC only to help solve some simple dll issues. If you cannot use SFC to settle the problem, a more professional dll fixer is needed to get the dll errors stopped. For more information, learn how to fix your dll errors easily and effectively.

Hal.dll, short for  Microsoft Windows Hardware Abstraction Layer DLL, is an important system dll that enforces a number of functions that are implemented in different ways by different hardware platforms. Without this dll, hardware cannot perform correctly with the drivers installed, resulting in serious hardware issues.

The symptom of hal.dll error can be shown as  hardware corruption or driver corruption. Particular hardware, such as chipset, DVD rom or audio card may not function correctly. The cause of hal.dll error is not clear yet. Sometimes, virus attack, imcompatible driver or system error may all cause hal.dll error to occur on computer.

Since hal.dll is such an important system file in Windows system, we cannot just leave the error as it is. We will need to get the dll back to make everything work normally. To repair hal.dll, there are two ways:

First, run your antivirus software’s virus scan on your system.

This is generally accomplished by opening the antivirus program and clicking a “Scan Now” or “Start Scan” button on the main screen. The virus scan finds and eliminates files that are affiliated with viruses that are on your system. If you do not have an antivirus software installed on your system, this is probably part of the issue and you should install one for continuous antivirus protection.

Second, search for hal.dll in your computer.

When the operating system is loaded into your computer, they may create a backup copy of the system files in another folder. The hal.dll may be in another location in the system. Open windows explorer, on left side, enter hal.dll in the search box, press enter to start search. After you find the dll, copy it and paste it in C:\windows\system32 folder.

Third, run a scan and fix the error automatically.

If the error is due to windows system errors, the case is more complicated. Because you will not know what part of the system is having the error and how to fix it. In such situation, it is better to consult computer professionals or get an advanced system fixer to help you. You can fix hal.dll error by refering to the tutorial and tools on the link in this page.

System32.dll looks very familar to us because in Windows system, we have a folder called system32 which contains the most important dlls that determines the proper running of our system. System32.dll, named the same as this folder, of course has played a vital role in a healthy system.

System32.dll error, same as other dll errors, are mostly caused by a corrupted registry, or virus attacks. The very dll may be taken away or moved to other location from the system which result in system unable to find the file in the usual path. Thus, there started the pop up errors showing that the application is unable to run because system32.dll is missind or cannot be found. The worst result is, you cannot even boot up the system if the dll is related to the basic windows operation.

What to do?

For many dll errors, the solution is quite simple. Since the dll is missing, what we need to do is just looking for the dll in the system or downloading it from internet and putting it back in the system. Done! The error will disappear.

However, things don’t always go as you expected. The system32.dll is related to the windows basic operation. Missing system32.dll may be a dangerous signal. Following this error, there are more problems coming. For example, more dlls are missing, or, computer cannot boot up.

Experts recommend downloading a dll repair tool to fix this error for you. Due to the complexity of system32.dll, you are not suggested to fix it manually by yourself. For more information about how to fix system32.dll, view here.

Msxml3.dll is a system module in windows system. It is rooted in C:\windows\system32 folder like many other dynamic library files. Msxml3.dll is related to XSL transformation and the realization of XML path language.

Symptom of the error

If msxml3.dll is missing from a computer, there will be problem in connect browser with internet. The webpage you want to view may show 404 error or “path doesn’t exist” error.

Cause of the error

The cause of msxml3.dll is complicated. The most possible cause of this error is virus attack which has corrupted system files and taken away the msxml3.dll after the virus was removed from computer. You will find the error suddenly occurs in the system, which shows no omen before.

Solution A: Run a system file checker

• Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator. If you are asked for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.
• Type the following command, and then press ENTER: sfc /scannow
  [The sfc /scannow command scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions.]
• A message will appear showing that ‘The system scan will begin’. The scan may take some time. Try to be patient.
• If any files require a replace SFC will replace them. You may be asked to insert your system DVD for this process to continue.
• If everything is okay you should, after the scan, see the following message “Windows resource protection did not find any integrity violations”.
• After the scan has completed, close the command prompt window, restart the computer and check.

Solution B: Use a registry cleaner to fix the issue

Msxml3.dll is a system dll which is rooted deeply in system. Loss of this dll may result in system failure in performing other operations. The computer is getting slow or even freezing. In such case, the easiest and best way to solve the issue is downloading a registry cleaner which will run independently on backstage to fix the dll errors. It will repair your system error with abundant dlls in its database. The msxml3.dll error will be fixed in a minute.