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Fix DLLRegisterserver Was not Found Error with 4 Expert Tips

Disabling your third-parry antivirus can fix this issue quickly

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Updated onMarch 20, 2024

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TheDLLRegisterserver was not founderror can arise on various Windows platforms, from ancient Windows XP or 7 up to Microsoft’s freshest OS, Windows 11, in 32 and 64-bit architectures.

This usually happens when users try to register DLL or OCX files with the regsvr32 command-line utility.

Those regsvr32 error messages are very similar, albeit with different codes. So, the fixes for those DLLRegisterserver failed errors are much the same. So, let’s see what you can expect.

Why do I get DllRegisterServer was not found message?

Why do I get DllRegisterServer was not found message?

There are a couple of known triggers for this computer error. Among them include the following:

Check out these resolutions listed below if you need to fix one of the above or similar DLLRegisterserver errors.

How do I fix DLLRegisterserver not found?

How do I fix DLLRegisterserver not found?

1. Open an elevated Command Prompt

2. Copy the OCX into the SysWow64 folder

3. Edit the registry

This effective method presented below can help you repair DLL files by editing some registry entries in your PC. Follow every step without other modifications if you’re not sure of the results.

  1. Press theWindowskey andRat the same time.

  2. Typeregeditin Run and clickOK.

  3. Open this registry key:Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib

  4. Right-clickTypeLib, and selectPermissions.

  5. Select your user account on the Security tab if it’s listed, then click theFull Controloption for your account if it’s not selected.

  6. If your user account isn’t listed, click theAddbutton. Then enter your user account title.

  7. Make sureFull Control/Allowis selected for the newly added user account.

  8. Finally, select theApplyoption, then clickOKto exit the window.

4. Disable third-party antivirus utilities

Third-party antivirus utilitiescan also conflict with regsvr32. So, try disabling third-party antivirus software before running a regsvr32 registration command.

The above fixes can resolve the DLLRegisterserver 0x8002801c and 0x80070005 errors. Remember that you need admin rights to utilize the regsvr32 command-line utility for registering system files.

Which of the above solutions did you use? Lastly, let us know by using the comment section below.

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Matthew Adams

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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.

He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.

In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.

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