Core.dll Errors
There are several ways core.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common error messages you might see:
Core.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because core.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\core.dllThe file core.dll is missing.Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: core.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.
These messages might appear while using or installing certain programs, or when Windows starts or shuts down. Adobe Creative Cloud is one example of software that we know is associated with this file. The core.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, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000.
How to Fix Core.dll Errors
Follow these steps in the order they’re listed below 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. Just make sure the file was working properly before it was deleted (i.e., it wasn’t corrupted or malicious). The core.dll file could be included in one of those updates, or an update installed through Windows Update could be necessary in order for core.dll to work properly. If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible.
