One runtime error that has plagued users of Windows XP for many years is the DLL runtime error. These have actually been around since the very first Windows operating system. As with all runtime errors, the occurrence of the DLL runtime error is a nuisance and interferes with productivity. Solving it, however, is usually a matter of doing some troubleshooting and finding the root cause of the problem. What Does DLL Mean? DLL stands for Dynamic Link Library and is a file type that makes up many integral parts of almost all Windows applications. DLL errors usually cause programs to behave erratically or to fail to even load properly. If you receive a DLL Runtime Error message, you should write down the exact wording of the error message as it will reference the source of the problem for you. You can search online for information pertaining to the specific error that caused the message. The odds are excellent that someone else has encountered this problem before. If not, they certainly will later, so talking about it on forums is a good source of information. Different DLL Runtime Error and their Solutions The easiest and most common solution to a DLL runtime error is to uninstall the software causing the problem and reinstall it. This will normally take care of it completely. There are, however, times when this does not work. In some cases, a new installation can overwrite DLL files used by another application. Badly written Windows installer programs have been responsible for this sort of error many times. In some cases, there is a patch available, either from Microsoft Update, or from the software developer that is designed to eliminate the problem and prevent these overwrites. Another common cause of DLL runtime errors is the presence of spyware on the computer. Spyware can extract information about your computing habits and send it to an outside source. In some cases, personal information is taken as well. At best, spyware will slow the performance of a system considerably. At worst, it can cause you to be flooded with popup advertisements all at once. Unfortunately, spyware is overlooked by most antivirus programs. This is why it is essential to have a...
Read MoreWindows computers can become unresponsive at times, stopping your work. There is a way where you can easily get back to your valuable data using Linux. Linux can also penetrate in to the system’s registry and make changes. So, you can retrieve important data from the system before reinstalling Windows. If the problem in your computer is due to a virus, merely cleaning the virus from your computer’s registry will solve the issue. If the problem is something more than that and if you do not have a backup of your valuable data, you can use Linux. The steps that is going to be discussed can be used in any version of Linux CD. Method to use Linux • Create a copy of Linux and reboot the PC • When the CD-ROM prompts, press “Enter” • Open the Terminal Window from the “Application Menu” • Enter “regedit” once the command prompt appears and make necessary changes to the Registry Editor • Choose “hard-disk partition” from the desktop and select a folder to store data • The program “K3B” can be used to write to a DVD or CD and also to drag and drop files to the USB folder You can use Linux to: Create the Live CD The first step involved in this process is to create a Live CD based on Ubuntu. Download the Linux software and burn the file into a CD. When this process is in place, you can also create another CD through the reconstructor to accommodate custom applications that are not built-in. If you are not comfortable with carrying the Live CD around, you can also create a Live USB. This is nothing but a flash drive which contains Linux. This can be booted much faster when compared to the CD. However, the only problem with this is, it does not support all computers. The best solution is to have both the CD and USB. Reset the Password If you are trying to pick up a forgotten password, using Linux is best suggested. Boot up Linux and run the commands which will reset your password. This is so simple to follow and take a look at the various ways you can...
Read MoreIn this article we will explain what a DLL file is and what causes different DLL errors. We will also discuss the steps you can perform to fix DLL errors. What is a DLL file? A DLL file is a collection of commands or codes that can be used by different programs to perform specific functions. Each Windows computer contains thousands of DLL files, so DLL errors are not uncommon. DLL error messages and simple steps to fix them Listed below are some common DLL error messages that you may come across and the reasons for their occurrence. Also discussed are the steps you can use to fix DLL errors: Missing DLL error The most common DLL error message is the missing DLL error message. A message similar to the one listed below may appear on your screen: “Error Starting Program – A Required .Dll File, Machinist2.dll, Was Not Found” “Machinist2.dll file was not found” As these error messages point out, the missing DLL error is caused by the removal of the corresponding DLL file. The first step in fixing such errors is to check to see if you have deleted the DLL file by mistake. This usually happens when you are trying to delete a similarly named file. Check the contents of your Recycle Bin and see if you find your missing DLL file there. If this is not the case, try to recall if you have recently uninstalled any program from your system or not. Incorrect uninstallation may lead to deletion of a shared DLL file and cause missing DLL error messages. In such cases, you will need to install the application again to restore the DLL file to your system. In case the above steps fail to restore the missing DLL file, you can download a copy of the DLL file from a free and legitimate DLL download website. You must ensure that you save the downloaded DLL file in its original location on your computer. Rundll Errors Another common DLL error message that you may encounter is Rundll error messages. An example of a rundll error is listed below: “RUNDLL: Error loading d3dx9_27.dll. The specified module could not be found” The most common reason...
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