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StaceyAbrams
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Feb 13, 2025

How do you fix missing dll files on Windows 11?

I recently encountered some problems on Windows 11. When I started a certain program, it always prompted that the DLL file was missing. I checked and found that many people have this problem. I would...
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RasBaraka
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Feb 13, 2025

It's really annoying to encounter this kind of problem! I also encountered the problem of fixing missing dll file in Windows 11. I tried several methods and finally got some results. I share them with you, maybe they can help you.

Method 1: Run System File Checker (SFC)
This is the first method I tried and it is also recommended by many people. You can fix missing dll file in Windows 11 through command line. The specific steps are:

  1. Open "Command Prompt (Admin)": Right-click the Start menu and select "Windows Terminal (Admin)" or search for "cmd".
  2. Type sfc /scannow and press Enter. The system will scan and repair errors in the file, including missing DLL files.
  3. However, after running it, although there were some repairs, the problem of fixing missing dll file in Windows 11 still existed. So, I decided to try other methods.

 

Method 2: Reinstall the corresponding program
Sometimes a missing DLL file is caused by an incomplete installation of a software. I tried reinstalling the problematic program (the one that caused the DLL file to be missing). After uninstalling and reinstalling it, it worked. The program started without any problems and there was no missing DLL file error.

 

Method 3: Manually download and replace the DLL file
This method is a bit risky, but if you are sure which DLL file is missing, you can try to find a reliable online source to download it. After downloading, follow the steps below:

  1. Find the location of the missing DLL file (usually the specific path is provided in the error message).
    Download the correct DLL file and place it in the specified folder.
  2. You can also copy the DLL file to the C:\Windows\System32 folder (64-bit systems should usually be placed in C:\Windows\SysWow64).
  3. It should be noted that when downloading DLL files, you should choose a trusted source to avoid downloading malicious files.

In general, the problem of fixing missing dll file in Windows 11 is not difficult to solve, but it requires patience. I have tried the above three methods. Although none of them are immediate, they all helped me restore normal use in the end. If you have other methods, you are also welcome to share and discuss them together!

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