How to Solve Recurrent DLL Errors

Among all the computer errors that you may have encountered over a period of time, you may have noticed that certain errors or types of errors are more frequent than others. This is evident from the types of file names you see in the error messages on your computer screen. These common problems include computer application errors such as DLL file errors and EXE file errors. While a lot of users are aware of EXE files and their function, the same cannot be said about DLL files. This is because unlike EXE files, DLL files continue to perform important functions for your computer in the background.

It is important that you recognize the fact from the outset that DLL file errors despite their strange names are quite easy to solve. You do not need to seek the help of anyone to resolve them. All you need is some basic knowledge about the DLL error and the steps to find a resolution method. When we acknowledge the fact that these DLL errors are recurring in nature, it makes sense to spend time in understanding these errors and their resolution methods.

DLL or Dynamic Link Library files contain code libraries which can be called upon by other files and programs to execute common functions. Almost all applications that run on Windows make use of DLL files. Therefore, they are an important part of computers today and if there is something wrong with a DLL file it may reflect on the performance of your computer.

DLL Error Messages

Error messages that are displayed during a DLL file error may vary in complexity. Some messages may sound quite simple to understand, such as the error message below:

“This application has failed to start because xpcom_core.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.”

However, others may be extremely complicated and intimidating:

“Faulting application spoolsv.exe, version 5.1.2600.2696, faulting module ZSR.DLL, version 6.20.1625.0, fault address 0×0001f979.”

DLL Error Causes

DLL files have similar problems which haunt other computer files:

• It gets deleted by mistake.
• It becomes corrupt.
• It gets infected by a virus.
• It develops a conflict with other files.
• It is broken during download.
• It is installed or uninstalled incorrectly.
• There is some problem in an application, hardware or driver associated with it.
• There are problems in the Windows registry.

How to fix DLL Errors

It is recommended that you begin by researching the error message which you have received. If it is a missing file, the tendency is to simply download another version of the file. However, one must be cautious about the source and authenticity of files on the Internet as there are many rogue website's which may cause more harm than good. You may contact the official website of the application for a DLL file and make sure you download the correct version.

Another option is to uninstall the application and try reinstalling it again. This should take care of the missing or corrupt DLL file.

In case the problem has been created by a virus, the file may be there but your computer may still show the file not found error. In this case, you must thoroughly scan and clean your system with the latest version of a good quality antivirus and anti-spyware tool.

Finally, many applications while being uninstalled leave traces behind, especially in the Windows registry. Therefore, it is recommended that you clean your Windows registry of such redundant entries by performing a deep registry scan with the help of a registry cleaning tool.

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