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So I have been trying to run a few programs that were built using the .NET 3.5 Framework. Every time I try to open the programs, I get a new missing DLL error. I don't really want to just download the DLL files from the web. Instead, I want to know what program/package I need to install to get everything to work on my Windows 7. There must be some Windows feature I need to enable or some redistributable I need to install directly from Microsoft, right?
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eek142If you need to reinstall a Windows Update or an installed update to another program, click on the View installed updates link on the left-hand side of the Programs and Features window, or toggle the Show updates box if you're using Windows XP. Not all programs will show their installed updates here but some will. Retrieving Windows 7.dll files. DLL stands for Dynamic link library, these.dll files in Windows 7 are present in Program Files folder of system drive. All Windows 7 applications have particular.dll file for dynamic linking. DLL files contains data and code that can be used by one or more program at same time.
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- What options do you have to get rid of 'install.dll windows 7' issue. In the majority of cases, the solution of install.dll windows 7 issue is to correctly reinstall particular software that is using this file on your PC, to the Windows system folder, or to the game or application installation folder.
- What options do you have to get rid of 'install.dll windows 7' issue. In the majority of cases, the solution of install.dll windows 7 issue is to correctly reinstall particular software that is using this file on your PC, to the Windows system folder, or to the game or application installation folder. But in case you do not have the installation distributive of application or just do not know.
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Windows 7 has the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 built in, it's a component of Windows you can enable or disable. You could try going to:
Control Panel → Programs and Features → Turn Windows Features on or off
And disabling 'Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1', clicking OK, then enabling the feature again.
If that doesn't fix it, you can try the system file checker by typing
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Reinstalling a software program is one of the more basic troubleshooting steps available to any computer user after attempting automatic repair Windows problems, but it's often an overlooked step when trying to solve a software problem.
By reinstalling a software title, be it a productivity tool, a game, or anything in between, you replace all the program files, registry entries, shortcuts, and other files needed to run the program.
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If whatever problem you're having with the program is caused by corrupt or missing files (the most common cause of software problems), a reinstall is very likely the solution to the problem.
The proper way to reinstall a software program is to completely uninstall it and then to reinstall it from the most updated installation source you can find.
Uninstalling and then reinstalling a program this way is really pretty easy but the exact method differs a bit depending on the Windows operating system you happen to be using. Below are instructions specific to each version of Windows.
See What Version of Windows Do I Have? if you're not sure which of those several versions of Windows is installed on your computer.
How to Properly Reinstall a Program in Windows
- A quick way to open Control Panel in Windows 10 or Windows 8 is with Power User Menu, but only if you're using a keyboard or mouse. Choose Control Panel from the menu that appears after pressing WIN+X or right-clicking on the Start button.
- Click on the Uninstall a program link located under the Programs heading, or Add or Remove Programs if you're using Windows XP.If you're not seeing several categories with links below them, but instead just see several icons, pick the one that says Programs and Features.If the program you're planning on reinstalling requires a serial number, you'll need to locate that serial number now. If you can't find the serial number, you may be able to locate it with a product key finder program. A key finder program will only work if the program is still installed, so you must use it before uninstalling the program.
- Locate and click on the program you want to uninstall by scrolling through the list of currently installed programs you see on screen.If you need to reinstall a Windows Update or an installed update to another program, click on the View installed updates link on the left-hand side of the Programs and Features window, or toggle the Show updates box if you're using Windows XP. Not all programs will show their installed updates here but some will.
- Click the Uninstall, Uninstall/Change, or Remove button to uninstall the program.This button appears either on the toolbar above the program list when a program is selected or off to the side depending on the version of Windows you're using.The specifics of what happens now depends on the program you happen to be uninstalling. Some uninstallation processes require a series of confirmations (similar to what you may have seen when you first installed the program) while others may uninstall without requiring your input at all.Answer any prompts as best you can - just remember that you are wanting to completely remove the program from your computer.If uninstalling doesn't work for some reason, try a dedicated software uninstaller to remove the program. In fact, if you already have one of these installed, you may have even seen a dedicated uninstall button in Control Panel that uses that third-party program, such as the 'Powerful Uninstall' button when IObit Uninstaller is installed — feel free to use that button if you see it.
- Restart your computer, even if you're not required to.In my opinion, this is not an optional step. As annoying as it might sometimes be, taking the time to reboot your computer will help ensure that the program is completely uninstalled.
- Verify that the program you uninstalled has been fully uninstalled. Check that the program is no longer listed in your Start menu and also check to make sure that the program's entry in Programs and Features or Add or Remove Programs has been removed.If you created your own shortcuts to this program, those shortcuts will likely still exist but of course, will not work. Feel free to delete them yourself.
- Install the most updated version of the software available. It's best to download the latest version of the program from the software developer's website, but another option is to just get the file from the original installation disc or a past download.Unless instructed otherwise by the software documentation, any patches and service packs that might be available should be installed to the program after the reboot following the installation (Step 8).