Windows 10 Consistently inconsistent error

[txakura]

I receive this error message occasionally. Not even close to all the time, and when I do, if I immediately click the same thing as before, the app starts. Anyone have a clue? I'd just as soon do what I can to get rid of it.

 

[Neemobeer]

Have you tried reinstalling Chrome?

 

[txakura]

Twice, and updated twice.

 

[Rex M]

I receive this error message occasionally. Not even close to all the time, and when I do, if I immediately click the same thing as before, the app starts. Anyone have a clue? I'd just as soon do what I can to get rid of it.View attachment 39434

Hello txakura,

Chrome_elf.dll is an essential component for some Windows applications, and the error message is a sign that the file is corrupt or missing, which affects the program. Some users have encountered a chrome_elf.dll error, it occurs if a file has been corrupted or removed. However, multiple reasons cause the "CHROME_ELF.DLL" error message to occur.

In order to fix the "chrome_elf.dll was not found" error, you can follow the below methods,

Execute a System File Checker and DISM Scan:

• Firstly, press the Windows key + X and select Command Prompt (Admin).
• Then, type the command below and press Enter,
  

  DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Note: You will have to wait until the Scan gets complete.

• Now, type the command below and press Enter,

sfc /scannow

• Lastly, restart the system to check if the issue persists.

Copy elf.dll into the Application folder of Chrome:

• Firstly, click the File Explorer taskbar button.
• Then, open Chrome's Application folder in File Explorer.
• The default path of it will be like this:

C:/Program Files(x86)/Google/Chrome/Application.

• Now, click the folder with the version title, i.e., "79.0.3945.130."
• Next, right-click on chrome_elf.dll and select Copy.
• Then, return to the Application folder of chrome.
• Now, right-click within the Application folder and select Paste.
• Lastly, open chrome from its Applications folder.

Reinstall Google Chrome:

• Firstly, open the Run command dialog, type appwiz.cpl and click the OK option.
• Then, select Chrome in the Programs and Features applet.
• Next, click on Uninstall to delete the chrome application.
• Now, restart Windows after uninstalling Google Chrome.
• Then, click Download Chrome to the latest version on the browser's installer page.
• Lastly, reinstall the chrome browser.

Register the CHROME_ELF.DLL file:

• Firstly, press the Windows key and type the command prompt in search.
• Then, select the Run as Administrator option.
• Now, type the below command in the command prompt and hit Enter,

regsvr32 CHROME_ELF.DLL

• Next, wait for Windows to register the DLL.
• Lastly, restart the computer and start the application again to check whether the error persists.

Thus, I hope the above information helps you fix the "chrome_elf.dll was not found" error.

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Regards,
Rex M