Fixing DLL Errors
August 6th, 2008 . by Markus - Add a Comment
Most Windows users will have experienced at one time or another, some form of DLL error. As with most errors, you probably have no idea what it means, or what a DLL even is.
DLL stands for Dynamic Link Library and these are common files used on Windows systems. They are not stand alone files, but are intended to be run from other programs. They are generally loaded on demand and linked in at run time.
So what causes DLL errors?
There can be a variety of reasons for experiencing DLL errors. Most commonly, the DLL file itself may be corrupt, you may have some invalid registry entries, or even adware/spyware on your PC.
In most cases, the problem can be fixed by replacing the DLL file with a new copy. But if there are other underlying problems, then you probably need to clean your computer’s registry. Certain adware/malware/spyware/viruses can replace DLL files with their own malicious copy, so be sure to run a regular anti-spyware scan on your PC.
Find out more about fixing DLL errors here
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2 Responses to “Fixing DLL Errors”
What exactly is the difference between a stand alone file and a DLL file?
well the difference is that a DLL must be part of another application, it wont do anything by itself.
Your stand alone file, will however work on its own. No other files are required.