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StaceyAbrams
Feb 13, 2025Copper Contributor
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...
VirginiaCavalier
Feb 13, 2025Iron Contributor
I have encountered the problem of missing dll file on Windows 11 before. I tried many methods and finally solved it by running the System File Checker (SFC). In fact, this method is quite simple. I saw someone else's recommendation at the time and decided to give it a try.
At that time, I opened a program and it always prompted that the DLL file was missing. After checking, I found that this problem is quite common, so I wanted to start with the System File Checker (SFC). The steps are very simple:
- Open the Command Prompt (Admin): Right-click the Start menu and select "Windows Terminal (Admin)", or directly search for "cmd", and then right-click "Run as Administrator".
- Run sfc /scannow: Type sfc /scannow in the command line and press Enter. At this time, the system will start scanning and repairing your system files. In fact, this process is a bit slow, and you have to wait patiently, but after it finishes scanning, it will automatically repair some damaged or missing files, including DLL files.
- Restart the computer: After I ran it, I restarted the computer and opened the program again, and found that the missing DLL file was no longer prompted.
In fact, sfc /scannow is the most effective step for me to solve the problem of missing dll file on Windows 11. Although it may not work for everyone, at least in my experience, it works well. You can give it a try!