When you try to start a program, you may receive an error message similar to "This program cannot be started because a DLL is missing from your computer." Such errors may prevent the program from functioning properly and cause inconvenience to the user. In this article, we will detail various methods to resolve missing DLLs in your computer and provide detailed steps.
1. Methods to repair missing dlls in the computer
Use system file checking tools
Run the sfc /scannow command
1. Open the command prompt window (press Win key + R, enter "cmd" and press Enter).
2. In the command prompt window, type "sfc /scannow" and press Enter.
3. Wait for the System File Checker to scan and repair the DLL files in your computer.
4. When the progress bar reaches 100%, close the command prompt window and restart the computer.
To use this repair method, you need the authority of the main administrator. Generally, you can perform this method of repair only if you have the authority.
Use system restore
Restore your computer to its previous normal state
1. Open Control Panel, select "System and Security", and then click "System".
2. In the left menu, select the "System Protection" tab.
3. Under the "System Protection" tab, click the "System Restore" button.
4. In the System Restore window, select a recovery point and click "Next".
5. After reading the warning message to confirm, click "Finish" to start the system restore process.
6. After the system restore is complete, the computer will restart.
Reinstall related programs
Fix problems caused by missing DLL files
1. Open Control Panel, select "Programs" or "Programs and Features".
2. In the program list, find the entry related to the program in which the error occurred.
3. Right-click the program and select "Uninstall."
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the uninstallation process.
5. Visit the program's official website or a trusted software download site to download the latest version of the program's installation file.
6. Run the installation file and follow the prompts to reinstall.
Use third-party DLL repair tools
Use a specialized tool to fix missing DLL issues
1. Go to any browser and enter: dll repair.site and press Enter.
2. After entering the site, download it and use it directly.
3. Click the button to fix dll errors with one click, and it will automatically scan the missing dll files in your computer system for you.
4. After the scan is completed, click Repair, and then wait for the repair to be completed.
5. Finally, just shut down and restart the computer to repair the .dll. (You can also choose manual repair. On the dll repair tool, select manual repair, then enter the .dll file, search it directly, download and install it.)
2. How to avoid loss of dll files
Install trusted software. Before installing any software, make sure you download the software from official websites or trusted software download platforms. Avoid downloading and installing software from unknown or untrusted sources to reduce the risk of malware infection leading to DLL file loss. Delete files with caution: Always use caution when organizing or cleaning files. Make sure you understand the importance of the files you want to delete. If you are not sure whether a file is a DLL file, it is best to back up the file before deleting it.
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