Dan_Shues
03-09-2004, 09:33 AM
What The 'ell's' A DLL?
By Brandon Watts
Here's a scenario: you go to run one of your favorite programs, but instead of a flawless execution, Windows says that you're missing a required DLL file and the program fails to run. This is a common problem that most of us have probably encountered at one time or another. Don't set fire to your computer yet - there are Web sites that contain databases of downloadable DLL files. But first, what exactly is a DLL file?
DLL stands for Dynamic Link Library. A DLL file is basically a set of functions or data that can be used by a program. This means that a developer can just write the instructions once and then call the DLL whenever the information is needed. These files are constantly used by your applications without you even knowing it. Windows itself requires a core group of DLL files to run properly. When these files are missing or corrupted, they can cause applications to cease running or even cause serious problems within Windows, rendering your computer as useful as an expensive paperweight. If you receive a DLL error message, visit one of these sites to see if you can find a replacement:
http://www.dll-files.com/
http://www.dll-downloads.com/
http://www.dynamiclink.nl/frames/index.shtml
http://www.5starsupport.com/info/dll.htm
By Brandon Watts
Here's a scenario: you go to run one of your favorite programs, but instead of a flawless execution, Windows says that you're missing a required DLL file and the program fails to run. This is a common problem that most of us have probably encountered at one time or another. Don't set fire to your computer yet - there are Web sites that contain databases of downloadable DLL files. But first, what exactly is a DLL file?
DLL stands for Dynamic Link Library. A DLL file is basically a set of functions or data that can be used by a program. This means that a developer can just write the instructions once and then call the DLL whenever the information is needed. These files are constantly used by your applications without you even knowing it. Windows itself requires a core group of DLL files to run properly. When these files are missing or corrupted, they can cause applications to cease running or even cause serious problems within Windows, rendering your computer as useful as an expensive paperweight. If you receive a DLL error message, visit one of these sites to see if you can find a replacement:
http://www.dll-files.com/
http://www.dll-downloads.com/
http://www.dynamiclink.nl/frames/index.shtml
http://www.5starsupport.com/info/dll.htm