What happens to shared DLLs in the Windows Registry?
If a particular DLL gets moved or deleted, or an app gets uninstalled incorrectly and the DLL is not removed correctly, or a DLL becomes corrupt, the path to such Shared DLLs in the Windows Registry becomes invalid, and the other applications that share that file cannot find it.
How are shared DLLs like the building blocks of Windows?
DLLs, or dynamic link libraries, are like the building blocks of Windows. Shared DLLs are basically DLL files that are shared between many different apps. Additionally, there are many common DLLs that are used by most, if not all, Windows applications.
Why are my DLLs missing from my registry?
It’s a pretty common problem to run an application you haven’t used in awhile (or a new application) only for it to fail because of a missing DLL. This is something that Registry Revivercan fix.
If a particular DLL gets moved or deleted, or an app gets uninstalled incorrectly and the DLL is not removed correctly, or a DLL becomes corrupt, the path to such Shared DLLs in the Windows Registry becomes invalid, and the other applications that share that file cannot find it.
Where are the missing shared dll files located?
Most of the time, the missing shared DLL files are localized in Windows / Microsoft.NET, with the registry keys located in HKLM / SOFTWARE. Whenever Ccleaner (or a different registry cleaner) finds a registry entry that is calling for a certain DLL file, it will check the location path of that file to see if it exists.
DLLs, or dynamic link libraries, are like the building blocks of Windows. Shared DLLs are basically DLL files that are shared between many different apps. Additionally, there are many common DLLs that are used by most, if not all, Windows applications.
How to restore shared DLL in Windows 10?
In the System Protection tab, click the Create button under the Protection Settings. But make sure your OS Drive is selected before doing so. Name your System Restore Point and hit the Create button to initiate the process.