How to Reinstall Missing .Dll Files

1. Go to a website that allows you to search for and download copies of DLL files (see Resources).
2. Type in the name of the DLL you want to download in the search box and hit 'Enter.'
3. Click on the 'Download' link for the file and save it to your desktop to access it later.
4. Go to 'Start > Search' on the desktop toolbar. Type 'C:\Windows\System32', which is the folder that stores the DLLs. If you have a 64-bit system instead, type 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64' and hit 'Enter.' A folder will pop up on the search menu.
5. Double-click on the folder to open it. You will see a list of files.
6. Drag the DLL file you just downloaded into the open folder. Drop it anywhere inside the folder.
7. Click 'Yes' if it prompts you to overwrite the existing file. Sometimes damaged DLL files are classified as 'missing' by the computer.
8. Go to 'Start' on your toolbar. Select 'Run.' A search box will pop up. Type 'regsvr32 [file name of dll]' and hit 'Enter' to start the command. This action registers the DLL on the computer.
9. Close the open windows and folders. Reboot your computer.