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How to fix “DLL not found and missing error” in Windows

Updated on July 7th, 2021
Isha Rikhi
Written By
Isha Rikhi
Rohit Arora
Approved By
Rohit Arora

Summary: Dynamic link library (.DLL) files are executable files just like EXE files. These files contain codes and resources to support library concept on various operating systems. These files are used by many applications and if lost or deleted, they can cause the troublesome situation and stop certain applications. Continue reading to get detailed information on this topic.

How to fix “DLL not found and missing error” in Windows

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Even though these crucial DLL files which are related to the operating system are not allowed to be edited or deleted by the users but if any of these files are missing, it will make your system behave in absurd fashion like sudden shutdown or improper working of applications.

‘DLL Files Missing and Not Found’ error usually arise under following situations:

•During DLL file corruption
•While installing an unauthorized program
•In the state where software or operating system fails to find the concerned DLL file

The best solution in this situation is to fix the error as soon as possible and bring back the lost .dll files.

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How to fix “DLL not found and missing error” in Windows

Simplest and fastest approach to find as well as recover lost DLL files from Windows is a dedicated file recovery software like Stellar Data Recovery – Free Edition. The only thing you need to take care that, the free edition of this software can only recover up to 1 GB data for free after that you need to upgrade the software to its Standard or Professional version. This data recovery software scans lost or deleted DLL files deeply and restores them using its powerful scanning engine. The complete process involves just 3 basic steps—Select, Scan, and Recover.

Watch the video for a detailed overview.

Useful tips:

•Do not try any manual method to fix this error as it may harm your data or hard drive
•Say no to unnecessary attempts while accessing an application file
•Say no to any DLL file access for which there is inadequate knowledge
•Thoroughly scan the file for any corruption, before accessing any downloaded application
•Always save your recovered data to another drive

Conclusion:

DLL not found or missing error is the most common error found in Windows OS, there are lots of manual methods available to fix this error but we cannot recommend any of these manual methods because it may harm your data or hard drive. You can instead opt for free data recovery instead of using any manual approach because it’s free, safe (DIY Software) and reliable method.

About The Author

isha

Isha is a technical blogger and data recovery expert. She has experience in Windows data recovery. She writes about technical tips and tutorials.

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11 comments

  1. Kaiden says:
    March 10, 2022 at 11:19 am

    DLL not found or missing error is the most common error found in Windows OS; there are many manual methods available to fix this error. Still, one can opt for free data recovery instead of using any manual approach. Thanks for sharing such an incredible article on such an error.

    Reply
  2. Elizabeth Parsons says:
    March 15, 2019 at 10:27 am

    DLL not found and missing error is a highly technical issue and I feel very lucky that I found a good topic around it on web by Stellar Data Recovery.

    Reply
    1. Aruna Attri says:
      March 18, 2019 at 4:33 am

      Hello Elizabeth,

      Thanks for liking the topic.

      Reply
  3. Calara Clover says:
    August 30, 2018 at 5:00 am

    When I try to open any application in Windows 10. It shows system error:
    The program can’t start because .dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix the problem.
    To fix this error I tried many ways like uninstall few applications and reinstall again. But same error occurs. After that, I repair Windows 10 but still facing the same issue. I’m getting frustrated by this error and can’t use any application. Please provide some way to fix this error permanently.

    Reply
    1. Isha Rikhi says:
      August 31, 2018 at 6:58 am

      Hello Calara,

      We recommend you to use our Stellar Windows Data Recovery software to recover and restore the lost or deleted DLL files from your Windows 10 system. It is also suggested to make sure that the latest Windows 10 updates and patches are installed on the system on regular basis. The user is required to have complete administrative privileges of the system.

      Reply
  4. Shane says:
    August 17, 2018 at 5:15 pm

    Hello Isha,

    These are very creepy errors and I face a lot of times, thanks to you for putting an amazing article to solve the issue.

    Thanks

    Reply
    1. Isha Rikhi says:
      August 20, 2018 at 3:40 am

      Hello Shane,

      Thanks for the kind words.

      Reply
  5. Natalie says:
    July 18, 2018 at 5:39 am

    I not being a tech-savvy could very well follow the content of the blog.I am sure it will be very helpful for others as well!

    Reply
    1. Isha Rikhi says:
      July 19, 2018 at 4:03 am

      Hello Natalie,

      Thanks for sharing your experience.

      Reply
  6. Megan Hannah says:
    May 9, 2018 at 2:17 am

    ‘DLL Files Missing and Not Found’ error is simply recover using Stellar file recovery software. Additional Thanks for the Brand Video.

    Reply
    1. Isha Rikhi says:
      May 9, 2018 at 3:06 am

      Hello Megan,

      Thanks for the feedback and we are in-process to create more helpful videos for our audience.

      Reply

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