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How to Fix the VPShellRes.dll Could Not be Found Error
This DLL error points to leftovers from uninstalling an antivirus
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Published onOctober 14, 2024
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For fixing DLL errors, we recommend Fortect:
Fortect will search for an intitial version of your missing, corrupted or damaged DLL files that cause problems to your Windows OS and will replace it. Here is how to find them in 3 easy steps:
The VLShellRes.dll could not be found error occurs after uninstalling an antivirus such as McAfee or Symantec Endpoint Protection. The pop-up window with the error appears when you try to right-click any file and that’s because the antivirus is trying to scan it. Here’s how to get rid of it for good.
How do I fix the VLShellRes.dll could not be found error?
1. Remove the leftover keys from the Registry
Yes, there are a lot of values to delete and it’s a tedious job. That’s why we recommend checking our list of thebest Registry cleanersand using one of these automated tools. They will help you clean your Registry of any unused keys and values with just a couple of clicks.
2. Reregister the VLShellRes.dll file
Although it’s less likely, the VLShellRes.dll could not be found error can also occur due to the DLL file not being registered. The solution above helps you reregister vpshell2.dll, that is used by VLShellRes.dll, thus avoiding this error.
If you’re running an old machine on Windows 10 and you’ve experienced the VLShellRes.dll could not be found error, the file might also be a remnant of Norton Internet Security. In this case, you should run the Norton Remove and Reinstall tool for Windows which you can find on theofficial Norton website. The tool will help you uninstall the antivirus completely and get rid of the leftovers that are causing this issue.
You may also be interested in reading our guide on how toremove software leftovers from Windows.
We hope that our solutions helped you fix the VLShellRes.dll could not be found error and now you can use your PC without any disturbance from this pop-up.
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Claudiu Andone
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His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
