The advrcntr5 DLL file might go “missing” because it was accidentally deleted from the folder, because an antivirus or another security program mistakenly removed it thinking it was a security threat, or due to an issue when you last upgraded or reinstalled Nero.

Advrcntr5.dll Errors

Advrcntr5.dll errors may show up a few different ways depending on how it was generated. Here are the more common advrcntr5.dll errors that people see, with the first one being the most common:

This program requires the file advrcntr5.dll, which was not found on this system.ADVRCNTR5.DLL MISSINGFile advrcntr5.dll not found

Most advrcntr5.dll “not found” errors are due to issues with certain versions of the Nero CD and DVD burning software program. The advrcntr5.dll DLL file is a file that must exist in the correct folder for Nero to burn CDs or DVDs. The advrcntr5.dll error message could also be related to HTCMonitorService used with HTC Sync Manager. This program is installed within the Nero installation folder, so they’re closely related.

How to Fix Advrcntr5.dll Errors

To disable the service, execute the msconfig command in Run or Command Prompt, and then go into the Services tab to disable it. If this fixes the error after a reboot, be sure to reinstall HTC Sync Manager.