Think of a file as a shared toolbox. Instead of every program carrying its own heavy set of tools, Windows stores common functions in DLL files so multiple apps can use them at the same time.
If you are seeing a in your error message,
Run it and look for entries highlighted in . These are "missing" files.
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Look for the specific filename mentioned in your error message. Right-click it and select . This stops Windows from looking for that ghost file every time you log in. 3. Run a System File Checker (SFC)
Since most RunDLL errors happen at startup, you need to find what is trying to trigger the missing file.
Type in your Start menu, right-click it, and Run as Administrator . Type sfc /scannow and hit Enter.