Installing .dll files is a simple process and can be done in a few minutes. On a 64-bit Windows system, you can use both 32-bit and 64-bit DLL files. You can install .dll files directly to Windows, or to the software installation folder where the application .exe is located.
Installing .dll files to the Windows system folder is the most common method. If the .dll file already exists, make a backup or install the .dll file directly to the software instead.
Download the .dll file from DLLme.com and scan the file with Windows Defender or your antivirus. Open or extract the folder to view the .dll file.
Place the .dll file in the appropriate Windows system directory.
Restart the application or computer to complete the installation.
Installing .dll files directly into the software application folder where the corresponding .exe file is located offers several advantages and is generally a safer approach than immediately placing them in the Windows system folders.
If you already know which software is causing errors, the first step is to re-install or update the software. If this resolves your issue, no further steps are needed.
Download the .dll file from DLLme.com and scan the file with Windows Defender or your antivirus. Open or extract the folder to view the .dll file.
Place the .dll file in the same directory as the application's .exe file. To find this directory, check the shortcut properties and copy the target directory. (see below)
Restart the application or computer to complete the installation.
Redistributables are official packages that include necessary .dll files required for running applications. Using DLLme, you can lookup a .dll file and see if there are any suggested redistributables or software packages that contain the .dll file.
Search and lookup the .dll file at DLLme.com.
Check if a redistributable or software package is mentioned in the .dll description.
If a redistributable or software package is suggested, download and install the package.
Restart the application or the computer to complete the installation.
Some software includes necessary .dll files within its installation directory to ensure it always uses the right version, avoiding potential conflicts with System32 folder versions.