DLL Errors

DLL stands for Dynamic Link Library and it is the term used to describe the common files that are created and shared between different applications used to perform common tasks. Rather than creating an individual file for each application, the DLL was created to allow one file to be compatible among a variety of different applications. DLL files perform a number of tasks that include utilizing system resources, such as RAM and hard drives, and improving system functioning.

There are thousands of versions of errors that are caused from DLL issues, and as such, it would be impossible to list each error individually. What is important to know is what a DLL error is indicating. Basically, a DLL error shows that there is a problem with the common files being used by your computer. Some common DLL errors area:

• Missing DLL error means that files are missing either through corruption or deletion.
• Rundll error is usually telling you that there is some type of malware infection in your system.
• DLL load error means that a file may be corrupted or non-compatible with your system and thus it cannot be loaded.

There is so much going on inside your computer at any given time that makes it perform properly that it is not uncommon for a thing or two to go awry occasionally. Some of the most common reasons for the DLL errors are:

• A virus or malware infection adds a code to the existing files.
• A corrupt file overrides a file that is working properly.
• A buggy or problem program is installed on your computer.
• A DLL file gets deleted by the user by mistake.
• The computer registry is corrupted in some way.
• There is an error on the hard disk.

As can be seen, there are a variety of reasons that a DLL error may occur, some preventable and avoidable, while some are not. Malware and computer viruses are usually the top causes for DLL errors, so installing a good and active virus program and a registry cleaner can help to eliminate the DLL errors that happen because of virus infection.