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Causes And Solutions To DLL Errors Posted: 18 Apr 2010 11:35 PM PDT According to a famous computer journal, DLL errors are among the most frequently encountered application errors on Windows computers. However, only 5% of users are aware of what the term DLL stands for and have absolutely no idea how these errors crop up. Therefore, it is not surprising that a majority of users do not have any solutions to these problems. The truth is that DLL errors are one of the easiest computer errors to solve and there is no need to get intimidated by them. This article will help you understand DLL files, the root causes behind these errors and finally simple solutions to get rid of them. What is a DLL file? A DLL file contains codes that allow it to perform specific functions. A single DLL file can be used by multiple applications that need to perform the same functions. On a single PC there are an innumerable number of DLLs present. Therefore, it is not surprising that every now and then a DLL error surfaces on your computer. Causes and Solutions to DLL Errors Listed below are common causes of DLL errors, such as the msvcr80.dll, msvbvm60.dll, and msvcp71.dll errors and their solutions. Missing DLL file The majority of DLL errors occur when a DLL file is missing from your computer. Discussed below are reasons due to which a DLL file may go missing and the steps you can follow to rectify the issue. Removal of the DLL file by mistake If you have removed a DLL file, such as the msvbvm60.dll file by mistake, check the contents of your Recycle Bin and restore the file from there. If you have also removed the DLL file from the Recycle Bin, use a reliable third-party recovery tool to restore the DLL file. Removal of the DLL file during unisntallation of a program Incorrect unisntallation of a program may cause a shared DLL to go missing. If this is the case, reinstall the removed program and then uninstall it again. You should always use either the built-in Add or Remove Programs utility or a third-party tool to uninstall programs from your computer. If the reason for the missing DLL is other than the two reasons discussed above, you may download the missing DLL file from a reliable online free DLL Directory and copy it to its location on the hard disk. Overwriting of a current version of a DLL file by an older version When you install an old version of software, a current version of the DLL file may get overwritten with an older version. This results in DLL errors due to a compatibility issue. To rectify the issue, either install the latest version of the software or download the latest version of the DLL from the Internet. Usage of outdated drivers Outdated driver files may also lead to DLL errors. Update your drivers regularly to avoid DLL errors occurring due to driver problems. You may use a reliable driver scanner tool to ensure that all your drivers are up-to-date. Malware infection Malware programs corrupt your DLL files and cause recurring DLL errors, such as msvcr80.dll and msvcp71.dll errors. Run a malware scan on your computer, using advanced antivirus and antispyware tools to fix DLL issues occurring due to these malicious programs. Corrupt and unhealthy registry It is no secret that a corrupt registry causes various system errors, including DLL errors. It is imperative that you keep your registry clean and healthy. You can achieve this by scheduling regular registry scans using efficient registry cleaning software. Related posts: Tips To Prevent DLL Errors Common Computer Errors And How To Fix Them Steps To Completely Uninstall Programs From Your PC

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