However A DLL error is one type of system error that causes some kind of “DLL” file is missing from your computer.
At this point, DLL errors are usually happening the following reasons:
- Corrupted system files
- Malware and Viruses
- To manually remove dll files
- System registry problems
- Hardware issues, etc.
Basically DLL errors can appear in all Microsoft operating systems like Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10.
Sometimes third-party softwares causes the dll error and not functioning properly. so the following steps that help to fix common types of system dll error.
Table of Contents
To fix system DLL errors
To Restore your system
System restoration may be helped to avoid dll errors. if you want to restore your system then go to Start-> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> System Restore
Update Hardware Driver
Check your system hardware drivers all are up to date. if any of hardware drivers not updated then go to Device Manager and update all drivers.
Run System File Checker
System file checker (SFC) helps to check and repair all your system related dll files. To run system file checker then go to command prompt-> type the command “sfc /sacnnow”
To check DLL files in Recycle bin
To make sure at once, your DLL files are there in the recycle bin. if DLL files are available, then restoring their files. sometimes it happens to remove DLL files by accident. so check and restore all DLL files.
Clean system Virus/malware
However to run your system antivirus or antimalware software that helps to clean up your system for unwanted files, malicious dll effected programs, registry settings, malware and viruses.
To Reinstall DLL effected programs
Eventually some third-party softwares may be the reason for dll error. so can you check and reinstall again for that particular program.
Perform Windows Update
To make sure your system windows update is up to date. most of the dll problems easily fixed when windows update is properly installed. if you want to check windows update then go to Start -> Control panel -> Windows Update -> Check for updates.
Download and install Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable
if all the above method doesn’t work then install these Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable in the following link:-
https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/download/details.aspx?id=48145
Note:- At first make sure your system type, then download Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable x86 or x64.
