Zlib1.dll Errors
There are several ways zlib1.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common ways you might see these errors:
Zlib1.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because zlib1.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\zlib1.dllThe file zlib1.dll is missing.Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: zlib1.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.
Zlib1.dll error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs. Some programs that are known to use this file include iTunes, VMware Workstation, Inkscape, and Audacity. The context of the error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem. The 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 Zlib1.dll Errors
Follow these steps in the order they’re presented, which is by difficulty level.
Need More Help?
If you’re not interested in fixing this problem yourself, even with help, 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 it with a free file recovery program. Just make sure it was you that deleted it (not your antivirus program), and that it was working fine when you did that. Some other similar solutions can be found in this Stack Overflow thread. If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible. After this step, you’ll likely need to repeat step 4 to get the program that supplies the zlib1.dll file.
