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WLDCore.dll is missing? Follow these steps to fix the issue

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Updated onMarch 27, 2024

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If you are still running the older version of Windows, like Windows 7 or older, you may be also using the Windows Live Mail client.

While this email client is discontinued now, some users of the client have reported the WLDCore.dllmissingerrorin theMicrosoft communityforum:

I had a workingWindows live mailprog.  I did something and now the program will not load and the banner comes up that says file WLDCore.dll is missing.Where do I find that file and how do I load it?

The fullerrorreads: The programs can’t start because WLDCore.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

If you are also troubled by thiserror, here are a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you resolve the issues in Windows.

How can I fix the WLDCore.dll is missing error?

How can I fix the WLDCore.dll is missing error?

1. Copy and move WLDCore.dll

If theerroroccurs after upgrading to a newer Windows release, the WLDCore.dll file may have been moved out of the folders and grouped in the Shared folder.

Following the above steps, you re-arrange the WLDCore.dll file back to where they belong thus allowing theWindows Live Mailclient to run without any issues.

To efficiently repair this issue, it’s advised to userepairing softwarethat can manage PC’s various issues and resolve the errors.

With such tools, it’s possible to restore corrupted or missing DLL files automatically. More exactly, the program will detect missing files and replace them with new and up-to-date file versions.

2. Repair Windows Live Mail client

You can’t open Control Panel? Take a look at thisstep-by-step guideto find a solution.

3. Reinstall Windows Live Mail

If you need more info on how to uninstall programs and apps inWindows 10, check out thishandy article.

You can easily fix the WLDCore.dll missingerrorby copy-pasting the relevant files in the correct folder. However, if the issues persist, try other steps in this article to fix the problem.

Don’t hesitate to reach in the comments section below for any other questions or suggestions that you may have.

More about the topics:DLL errors,windows live mail

Tashreef Shareef

Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.

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