The comctl32.dll file is the file that represents the Common Control library in Windows.
Comctl32.dll Errors
There are several ways that comctl32.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common ones:
Comctl32.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because comctl32.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\comctl32.dllThe file comctl32.dll is missing and Cannot start [APPLICATION] A required component is missing: comctl32.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.
These error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs, when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation. The context of the error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem. The comctl32.dll error message could apply to any program or system that might utilize the file on any of Microsoft’s operating systems, including Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, etc.
How to Fix Comctl32.dll Errors
Follow the steps below in the order they’re listed to address the more likely fixes first.
Need More Help?
If you’re not interested in fixing this problem yourself, see How Do I Get My Computer Fixed? for a full list of your support options, plus help with everything along the way like figuring out repair costs, getting your files off, choosing a repair service, and a lot more. If you suspect this, but you’ve already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may be able to recover the file with a free file recovery program. However, only do this if you’re confident the file was working properly before it was deleted (i.e., it wasn’t malicious or corrupted in some way). If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible.
