DLL files stand for “Dynamic Link Libraries” and are a vital part of the Windows operating system. Over time many PC users will experience a host of DLL errors. So what are they and how can I repair them? Executable (EXE) programs frequently call DLL’s to obtain specific information to run an application. DLL’s are a collection of smaller programs that contain source code for various functions that perform a task or communicate with various devices or drivers.

When the Windows operating system is first installed, it will load thousands of DLL files that are used regularly by different software programs. DLL files do not get loaded into RAM (random access memory) which in turn saves space within your PC’s RAM. Whenever a DLL file is called then it is loaded. For example, you are editing a Microsoft Word document, the printer DLL file does not need to be loaded into RAM. If you decide to print the document, then the printer DLL file is loaded and a call is made to print.

DLL Hell Errors

Prior to Windows 2000, an error commonly known as DLL Hell, had appeared on many PC’s. This particular problem occurred when two applications each loaded their own version of a standard DLL. The issue was that neither program could recognize the particular version used by the other. Troubleshooting this type of error can be hard to find or diagnose. It was commonly found when new hardware or other device drivers were loaded on a machine. Fortunately, after Windows 2000, Microsoft has made sure that device drivers are installed within the Windows installer to prevent this from occurring.

Today, the most common DLL error to occur are missing DLL files. These can be corrected by searching Google for this DLL file and then download it into the appropriate directory. Another error are disabled DLL files, where particular software program disables a DLL file, or dosen’t release it. Problems may also occur when an older program doesn’t recognize the newer DLL file. Finally, many Trojans and viruses can cause missing DLL errors.

Registry Fix Tools provide and easy way for one to fix DLL errors. These tools can quickly scan your systems registry and report back any issues it may find. A well-known registry cleaning tool is RegCure. Many RegCure Reviews have rated this utility as one of the more reliable and trusted utilities. A key feature of RegCure is its ability to check for invalid entries within the Shared DLL section of your registry. The entries can result in a number of application failures if they are not removed. This utility is very easy to use for both beginner and average PC users. They provide an easy to use interface that can scan your PC and report back a list of problems that need to be resolved. If you are experiencing pop up errors or a slow computer performance, then you may want to try this program.

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