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System.DllNotFoundException: 3 Ways to Fix This Error
To fix this error, make sure you have necessary components installed
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Updated onApril 2, 2024
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When developing software, you can encounter various issues, one of which is DLL not found exception. This error will prevent you from compiling your app because of themissing DLL files on Windows 10.
However, it’s possible to fix this issue, and in today’s guide, we’re going to show you the best ways to do it.
Why does DLL not found exception occur?
This error appears in Visual Studio when developing software. There are several causes, but these are the most common ones:
How can I fix DLL not found exception error?
Before you start fixing this error, there are a couple of quick solutions that you can try:
1. Use a dedicated DLL fixer
If you’re getting DLL not found exception error, one way to fix is to download the necessary components, but that’s not always a simple solution.
One way to make this process simpler is by usingDLL repair software. Issues with third-party DLLs occur because they aren’t fully compatible with your operating system.
2. Install Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 Redistributable Package
After installing the Redistributable package the issue should be resolved.
3. Use /MT to compile your code
DLL not found exception error can prevent you from compiling your code, but as you can see, there are a couple of solutions you can use to fix it.
Although this article focuses on Windows 10 solutions, you can apply the same steps ifDLL files are missing on Windows 11.
Did we miss a solution that worked for you? Share it with us in the comments section below.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
