shell.dll File Information
  • DLL File Name:shell.dll
  • File Type:Win0/16/32 DLL
  • Product Name:unknown
  • Developer:unknown
  • File Version:unknown
  • File Size:5KB - 138.33KB
  • Language Code:unknown
  • Character Set:unknown
  • MD5 Checksum:Multiple Files
  • Copyright:unknown
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Shell.dll Errors and Solutions

shell.dll is a library which contains Windows Shell API functions, which are used when opening web pages and files.

The file shell.dll is a 0/16/32bit Windows DLL module

shell.dll file is a critical component for the software to work properly without any problems. You may receive an error message like the ones below that indicates the file is not found or damaged.

  • This application failed to start because shell.dll was not found.
  • The file shell.dll is missing or corrupted.
  • A required component is missing: shell.dll. Please install the application again.
  • Error loading shell.dll. The specified module could not be found.
  • The program can't start because shell.dll is missing from your computer.

To fix the error, you need to copy the missing shell.dll file to your system or replace the corrupted dll file with a working one by following the instructions below. The DLL file ready for download on our site has a size of 5KB - 138.33KB.

How to Install shell.dll

You can download shell.dll for free from the download section on this page. After downloading the zip file, unzip it to a convenient location on your computer. In order to fix dll related errors, you need to copy the .dll file to the installation folder of the application/game, or install .dll file directly to Windows (Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 10).

Install DLL File to Program Folder

· Copy the extracted shell.dll file to the installation directory of the application or game.

· Check if the problem is solved. If the problem persists or you are not sure which software is having problems, install the file directly to Windows system folder.

Register DLL File Using Microsoft Regsvr

· Copy the file to "C:\Windows\System32\"

· You can install the .dll file in both system folders without any problems. In order to complete this step, you must run the Command Prompt as administrator.

· Open the Start Menu and before clicking anywhere, type "cmd" on your keyboard.

· Right-click the "Command Prompt" search result and click the "Run as administrator" option.

· Paste the following command into the Command Line window that opens up and press Enter key.

· %windir%\System32\regsvr32.exe shell.dll

Download shell.dll
Version OS Size Language Download
unknown 16bit 5KB unknown Download
unknown 32bit 138.3KB unknown Download
unknown 32bit 123.5KB unknown Download

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