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Basic information about DLL file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DLL（*.DLL or *.dll）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the DLL file yourself.

There are 5 file types using the DLL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DLL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DLL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DLL file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the DLL file?
How to open a DLL file?
What programs do I need to open a DLL file?
What programs help to create and edit a DLL file?
How to convert DLL files to another file format?
How to convert another files to DLL file format?

1.Detail information about DLL file extension: Google Chrome Theme

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DLL files
File type	Google Chrome Theme	Category	Settings Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DLL file is a Google Chrome Theme. The dll file extension is associated with the Google Chrome, a web browser for Windows, Linux, Mac OS X (macOS), iOS and Android operating systems. The dll file stores theme package. The dll file extension was replaced by the crx.
Windows	Google Chrome Chromium
macOS	Google Chrome for Mac Chromium for Mac
Linux	Google Chrome for Linux Chromium for Linux

2.Detail information about DLL file extension: Dynamic Link Library

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DLL files
File type	Dynamic Link Library	Category	System Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	Binary
Description	DLL file is a Dynamic Link Library developed by Microsoft.
Windows	DLL-Files.com Client Microsoft Windows Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 Microsoft Visual FoxPro Resource Hacker Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP Professional Windows 3.x

3.Detail information about DLL file extension: DLL Dynamic Web Page

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DLL files
File type	DLL Dynamic Web Page	Category	Web Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DLL file is a DLL Dynamic Web Page.
Windows	Any Web browser
macOS	Any Web browser
Linux	Any Web browser

4.Detail information about DLL file extension: Virtumonde / Vundo Trojan Infected Data

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DLL files
File type	Virtumonde / Vundo Trojan Infected Data	Category	Misc Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DLL file is a Virtumonde / Vundo Trojan Infected Data.
Windows	BitDefender AVG Antivirus Avast Antivirus Norton Antivirus

5.Detail information about DLL file extension: FSociety Ransomware Affected File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DLL files
File type	FSociety Ransomware Affected File	Category	Malicious Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DLL file is a FSociety Ransomware Affected File.

How to convert DLL files to another file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for DLL files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve DLL to another files conversion, you may use the option.

How to convert another files to DLL file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to DLL file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to DLL conversion, you may use the option.

EXE to DLL

Can't open a DLL file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.DLL”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the DLL extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support DLL file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of DLL files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a DLL file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DLL file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a DLL file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the DLL file is damaged.
Whether the DLL file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the DLL file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the DLL file format is incompletely.
Whether the DLL file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DLL file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DLL file.

If the DLL file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.