Enable DLL Files From RUN Command

In this tutorial, we will learn what DLL files are,  how DLL files work, and how to enable DLL files when they stop working?

What Are DLL Files?

First of all, DLL stands for Dynamic Link Library, and DLL files are not only very important for Windows OS, but also very important for programs running in OS. These library files contain code used to perform specific functions for applications in the Windows operating system. They are composed of classes, variables, and resources, which may include images, icons and files, and user interfaces.

The DLL file will have a .dll extension. When the application is launched, the operating system will create the necessary links to the DLL files required to run the application. Therefore, a DLL file can provide services for multiple applications at the same time.

DLL File Missing Error

When you launch the application, the system will collect all the essential functions and files required to run the application. Since Windows works on a dynamic model, if some.dll files are missing, the system will display an error message, or sometimes after starting your windows system a message box displays on your screen that some.dll is missing or not located/found in your system. For example maxkernl.dll etc...

How to Enable DLL Files?

Many of the times this pop-up/message box will show on your screen when you install a new application/program and the reason behind this is that whenever you install a software or driver, some of your DLL files stop running/working. You can start them again if you want with the help of the regsvr32 command.

1. Click on Start or press windows key + d
   
2. Click on Run.
3. Type regsvr32 space and then type your DLL file path including file name.
4. Press the enter key. 

Note:-

Sometimes you've got an error message/pop up that "unable to load file" or "unable to find the file" or "file not found". In that case, make sure that your DLL is placed in a folder that is properly named. means there should not be any space in the path or name of the folder where the DLL file is placed.