Sunday, May 10, 2009

File Extension DLL

Missing DLL files is the most common error message we may come across while installing any windows based programs. File Extension DLL stands for the dat source or support files used in Microsoft Windows based programs. In File Extension DLL, the letters DLL stands for Dynamic Link Library. DLL files are located in the most basic windows operating system folders. Dynamic Link Library files or DLL files contain code, text, data, icons and references that are all necessary for the proper performance of computers.

Since the DLL are very basic and important for the functioning of the computer the user may not edit these files. Microsoft programs like Visual Studio allow the windows user to view and edit data in these .dll file extensions. This Disassembler allows for decompiling the .dll binary code into more easy-to-use formats. But unless you are a through expert you should not attempt editing dll files. A small mistake can stop your laptop functions altogether.

Not only windows but the linux and mac users may come across the File Extension DLL. Linux executes File Extension DLL as dynamic libraries, CorelDraw also uses these .dll file extensions and lauages like C++, Java and Visual Basic all use .dll file extensions.