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Missing DLL Files in Windows 11? Install Again & Fix Errors
Run regular Windows Update to get the latest DLL files
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Updated onOctober 21, 2024
updated onOctober 21, 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:
If your Windows 11 is missing DLL files, or they have been altered or deleted by accident, you must replace them with a new copy of the original file, and this guide will show you how to fix this issue.
What can I do if my Windows 11 is missing DLL files?
1. Use a third-party DLL fixer
Firstly, you can choose a method to fix the most typical issues on your Windows 11 PC, including missing DLL problems.
Specialized system repair toolsare equipped with powerful scanning tools that will detect the problematic file and try to fix or download a fresh one.
2. Update your OS
3. Scan your system
4. Update drivers
Even if you are experienced at finding, downloading, and manually updating drivers, the process can still be time-consuming and requiring. Installing the wrong driver or simply an incompatible version of the right driver can worsen your problems.
That is why we recommend usingtailored driver softwarethat automatically finds, downloads and updates the drivers for you.
The solutions remain the same in all cases, say whenwinmmbase.dll is missingorOneSettingsClient.dll.
For users who still haven’t switched to Windows 11, we also have a guide on how to deal withmissing DLL files on Windows 10.
Before you go, we also have a great guide on what to do ifDwmapi.dllorWnaspi32.dll is missing, so don’t miss that guide.
Out latest article shows you what to do ifapi-ms-win-crt-math-l1-1-0.dll is missing, so you might want to check it out.
That brings us to the end of what to do when you encounter missing DLL files. Please let us know which solution came to your rescue in the comments section below, and share any tips and tricks you picked up in the process.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
