What is the ieframe.dll Error?

DLL is the short version for Dynamic-link library. DLL is used by the Windows operating system to handle application data that make your programs such as MS office and Internet Explorer work properly. DLL is much like the library inside of your computer screen. When we want to run a certain program such as Internet Explorer, Microsoft will refer to DLL to figure out how to do it. Much like checking out a book from the library to figure out how to plant a garden, Microsoft checks with DLL to figure out how to run the selected program.

DLL has a big job inside of the hard drive. It is relied upon by the operating system to figure out where to go and what to do when a user opens a program. A DLL error can occur when the data in the library is corrupt, incomplete or missing. DLL errors can happen for a variety of reasons from simple routine use an outdated security or fire wall setting, installing an update or getting a computer virus.

The ieframe.dll error is associated with the Internet Explorer web browser. Knowing that it is associated with your browser helps to narrow down the reasons why the error is occurring. A browser error is easy to repair and generally does not mean that there is anything seriously wrong with your computer system.

If you receive an ieframe.dll error you can repair this yourself in a few easy steps. First, shut down and restart your system. If the error goes away on its own, consider yourself lucky.

If the problem persists, take the following next steps:

• Download and install the latest compatible version of Internet Explorer; this will depend on your operating system.
• Restart your router or the network that you use to communicate with the internet.
• Perform a virus scan on your system.
• Check to ensure that your firewall and security software is up to date. You may want to consider disabling the protected mode and phishing filter as this may contribute to the dll error.
• Delete your temporary internet files by going to Start, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Cleanup. Wait for the entire process to complete.
• Shut down and restart your system and see if the ieframe.dll error persists.

If these steps do not resolve the error you can replace the DLL by downloading a clean version of the DLL. To do this you can do an internet search for downloading DLL and follow the instructions. If you are not comfortable installing a clean version of DLL it is advisable to call Microsoft support or take your system to a trained computer technician.