Shell32.dll
The Shell32.dll is one of the two major library folders in the system32 directory. This important library holds Windows Shell API functions that are used to open web pages and files. Without the shell32 directory, your computer cannot work properly or do basic tasks. Typically, a corrupt shell32.dll file makes booting your computer impossible.
What Causes the Shell32.dll Error?
The shell32.dll error is usually caused by another program that has a file similar to the shell32. This file can interfere or try to override the shell32.dll library.
Example of a Shell32.dll Error:
Instead of booting, you will receive an error message that states you have a shell32 problem and cause your computer to shut down. The dll error message can read similar to:
“Shell32.dll has an error caused by Internet Explorer”
If your system shuts down, the computer may again try to reboot, only to immediately close again. This can lead to a repetitive problem of the computer system rebooting repeatedly, with no successful outcome.
How to Correct this DLL Error.
With most dll errors, the first suggest attempt to fixing the error is rebooting in ‘safe mode’. Unfortunately, one of the biggest problems with a shell32.dll error is that the error may make rebooting in ‘safe mode’ impossible. After an unsuccessful reboot in “safe mode”, there are other options to consider to correct this error.
Because the shell32 directory lies at the center of your computer (in the crucial system32), destroying the system is extremely damaging. For this reason, if you do not know exactly what you are doing, we strongly advise against trying these two options:
1. Re-installing the original Windows operating system.
This could fix the problem, but many Windows operating systems currently come prepackaged, so you may not have a copy to use to do this.
2. Download a new shell32.dll and manually install the new file.
Again, this is not something to try if you are not extremely knowledgeable of the structure of your system. You could do more damage than good.
The easiest, safest, and most effective way to fix your shell32.dll error is to by using Reg Genie. Reg Genie is a registry cleaner that runs a thorough investigation of your system to find errors and clean them from your system. SCAN NOW to accurately check your system for this error or any others that may be present.
Topics: Common DLL Errors | No Comments »
