About this tag
The dynamic link library (DLL) tag on WindowsForum.com covers common DLL-related errors encountered by Windows users. Recurring issues include missing or corrupted DLL files such as kernel32.dll, comctl32.dll, and ubiquity.dll, often causing 'entry point not found' or 'initialization program crashed' errors. These problems typically arise when launching games, Adobe software, or system utilities, and may stem from malware infections, incomplete software installations, or compatibility issues between Windows versions. Users frequently seek solutions involving reinstallation of Visual C++ redistributables, system file checks, or registry repairs. The tag reflects practical troubleshooting for DLL errors across Windows 7, 10, and XP systems.
  1. ITWolf

    Windows 10 DLL Error when launch game

    the dynamic link library initialization program crashed(DLL) - google translator. I have already tried to reinstall visual c++ and change video card settings. https://store.steampowered.com/app/814540/Changed/
    • ITWolf
    • Thread
    • crash dll errors dynamic link library game settings graphics card initialization launch visual c++
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. N

    Windows 10 Photoshop CS6 Dynamic Link not available .

    When i try to edit a video in Photoshop i get dynamic link is not availiable . I tried a website that had Fix the missing Dynamiclink.dll error automatically . I downloaded the item and i got PCRepair ,it ran and gave me a lot of items that wanted fixing . Is it worth it ( you have to register )...
    • NettleWarbler
    • Thread
    • cs6 dynamic link library dynamiclink.dll error pc repair photoshop registration software issues troubleshooting video editing
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. shadows

    Windows 7 Kernel32.dll not working properly

    Hi windows forum I have a very very very big problem atm and I'm not happy about. Yesterday I got a malware on my pc because of my stupidity downloading a trainer to a game called Die Young, after I downloaded it and opened the file, it installed a malware itself on my harddrive. Stupidness :(...
    • shadows
    • Thread
    • adwcleaner community assistance computer issues discord driver installation dynamic link library error message frustration help request infection kernel32.dll malware malwarebytes reinstall service pack solutions trainer update user support windows 7
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  4. T

    Windows XP Error: The ordinal 344 could not be located in the dynamic link library comctl32.dll

    Hi Everyone I have just moved a program from a Windows Vista machine to a Windows XP machine and as a result I am getting the following error: "The ordinal 344 could not be located in the dynamic link library comctl32.dll" Does anyone know of a hack using a hex editor for sorting out this...
    • timxjog
    • Thread
    • comctl32 dll dynamic link library error hex editor software transfer troubleshooting user support windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting
  5. S

    RtlQueryEnvironmentVariable could not be located

    I am facing a problem in my PC (Windows 10) which displays the error "The procedure entry point RtlQueryEnvironmentVariable could not be located in the dynamic link library C:\Windows\SYSTEM32.DLL". This error occurs in every program like chrome.exe, vlc.exe, etc.( i.e. except for those which...
    • sanep
    • Thread
    • chrome dll dynamic link library error rtlqueryenvironmentvariable software issues system issues troubleshooting vlc windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  6. W

    Windows 7 LogonUI.exe - entry point not found Error

    Apparently my IT cannot solve this error. The department's reason was that sometimes the password cannot be captured. The following error came up: logonui.exe - entry point not found the procedure entry point IsAdditionalKeyFileAvailableFromKernel could not be located in the dynamic link...
    • wiccawiz
    • Thread
    • dll dynamic link library entry point error it support kernel logonui.exe password resolution sdd.dll technical issues troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. migz

    Windows 10 ubd.exe entry point not found and irql unexpected value

    Hi, I saw someone resolve a DISM log file error. Maybe you can help me, please - as I was running the DISM to solve a problem when it gave me "error 3017". Actually, I have 3 problems: 1) ERROR BOX 1: "ubd.exe entry point not found" error box pops up each time I start my computer. To be...
    • migz
    • Thread
    • aoskit apple blue screen computer dism dynamic link library entry point error error 3017 irql issues problem software tech support troubleshooting ubd.exe ubiquity upgrade windows 10 windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. J

    Windows 8 Diskshadow 32 Bit Version (6.0.6002. 18005)

    I've been using the 64 bit version of Diskshadow to backup my laptops for some time now with no problems. However when I amended the scripts to backup a 32 bit tablet the 32 bit version of Diskshadow generates the following error message: diskshadow.exe - Entry Point Not Found The procedure...
    • jayel49
    • Thread
    • 32-bit 64-bit backup diskshadow dynamic link library error function trace procedure scripting troubleshooting
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Software
  9. W

    Windows 7 ORDINAL NOT Found

    This is a problem that I created by doing something stupid. Like recovering my laptop with the recovery disks for my desktop. Now I am trying to recover my laptop. I have a message that says "ordinal 383 could not be located in the dynamic link library iertutil.dll." (HKCMD.EXE) When I go...
    • wilhelm1
    • Thread
    • dynamic link library hkcmd.exe iertutil.dll internet explorer key issues ordinal error recovery system restore windows activation windows troubleshooting
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  10. sjahanmi

    Windows 8 Custom dynamic link libraries error

    I keep getting this error msg in Event Viewer on my Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 14...anyone know what they are and how to resolve them? Thanks! Custom dynamic link libraries are being loaded for every application. The system administrator should review the list of libraries to ensure they are related...
    • sjahanmi
    • Thread
    • administrator application dynamic link library error event viewer ideapad flex lenovo resolve troubleshooting trusted applications
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. News

    MS11-076 - Important : Vulnerability in Windows Media Center Could Allow Remote Code Execution...

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.1 (July 9, 2013): Bulletin revised to announce a detection change in the Windows Vista packages for the 2579686 update to correct a Windows Update reoffering issue. This is a detection change only. Customers who have already successfully updated their...
    • News
    • Thread
    • detection change dll dynamic link library execution extended security updates media center ms11-076 remote code execution vulnerability windows vista
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  12. K

    Windows 8 Fallout 3 GOTY

    I have been trying to play Fallout 3 GOTY for severl days. The game has installed (via Steam) but whenever I click on Play nothing happens. I have changed the properties to Run as Administrator and tried the Compatability as Windows XP, Vista and 7. Nowall I get is "The ordinal 42 could not be...
    • Kingoswy66
    • Thread
    • administrator compatibility dll errors dynamic link library error fallout 3 game installation gaming goty steam support troubleshooting windows 7 windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Games
  13. H

    Windows 7 "The ordinal 459 could not be located in the dynamic link library urlmon.dll"

    I know you already have threads on this subject at least from a few years ago, but I just recently discovered an issue with my desktop PC. For some reason, upon startup, I get this message: "The ordinal 459 could not be located in the dynamic link library urlmon.dll" when Google Talk loads. I...
    • hg3300
    • Thread
    • chat applications client issues communication apps computer issues dll dynamic link library error error message google talk reinstall skype software issues startup issues system repair troubleshooting urlmon.dll yahoo messenger
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Software
  14. Mike

    VIDEO How to Uninstall Any Software Application With Revo Uninstaller

    Download Revo Uninstaller Pro: http://bit.ly/H2JWXD In this video, I am going to demonstrate and review Revo Uninstaller. Revo Uninstaller is a freeware application that helps you to uninstall applications on your computer that would otherwise leave registry keys, system files, dynamic link...
    • Mike
    • Thread
    • antivirus app removal cleaning computer space development dynamic link library file management freeware installation junk files maintenance registry review revo uninstaller software system files tutorial uninstall utility
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  15. News

    MS12-022 - Important : Vulnerability in Expression Design Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2651018

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.1 (March 14, 2012): Removed erroneous installation switch option descriptions from the Security Update Deployment tables for all supported releases. This is an informational change only. There were no changes to the detection logic or the...
    • News
    • Thread
    • attack dll dynamic link library execution expression design extended security updates file opening file system informational malware microsoft ms12-022 network folder patch remote code execution security update user protection vulnerability webdav
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  16. News

    MS12-012 - Important : Vulnerability in Color Control Panel Could Allow Remote Code Execution (26437

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (February 14, 2012): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves one publicly disclosed vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a legitimate file...
    • News
    • Thread
    • color control panel dynamic link library exploit extended security updates microsoft ms12-012 remote code execution user rights vulnerability
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  17. News

    MS11-085 - Important : Vulnerability in Windows Mail and Windows Meeting Space Could Allow Remote Co

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (November 8, 2011): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a legitimate file (such...
    • News
    • Thread
    • dll dynamic link library extended security updates microsoft network folder remote code execution vulnerability webdav windows mail windows meeting space
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  18. News

    MS11-076 - Important : Vulnerability in Windows Media Center Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2604

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (October 11, 2011): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability in Windows Media Center. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker convinces a user to...
    • News
    • Thread
    • attack vector critical update dynamic link library extended security updates media center network security remote code execution user awareness vulnerability webdav
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  19. I

    Windows 7 Error: “The ordinal 459 could not be located in the dynamic link library urlmon.dll”

    Link Removed I just got Windows 7..worked great for a day next morning..I go to open Yahoo messenger, it signed in and that error kept spamming up... Later on I noticed My IE 8.0 did the same thing..except it doesn't open period. Few of my games don't open either.. Any Help would be much...
    • IchigoKush
    • Thread
    • dll errors dynamic link library error games internet explorer software issues troubleshooting urlmon.dll windows 7 yahoo messenger
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  20. J

    Windows 7 the ordinal 96 could not be located

    I installed Uniblue Registry Booster (paid for it!) and each time I run it I get the following error message 3 times during the scan: "the ordinal 96 could not be located in the dynamic link library SHELL32.dll" I have never, ever gotten this message before in Windows 7 or any other Windows...
    • jyeagley3
    • Thread
    • computer help dll errors dynamic link library error message installation issues registry booster shell32 uniblue windows 7 windows repair
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support