comctl32 dll

The comctl32.dll component is a Windows plug-in library, installed together with the Common Control Library package. It is used by some games and programs during operation. If an application cannot access the DLL at the loading stage, a corresponding error is generated. Usually, the error description explicitly identifies the file that cannot be accessed, which makes it easier to find the source.

Causes of the error

In some cases, a module may be corrupted after a virus attack. In this case, the file is considered potentially dangerous and is quarantined. This is justified because viruses often use system libraries to gain a foothold in the system. To eliminate the malicious code, it is necessary to install a reliable antivirus and perform a full system scan. Also, the file could have been accidentally deleted by the user or corrupted as a result of a software crash. In this case, you can manually move the file to the correct directory with subsequent registration in the system.

Installation

After downloading the archive, unpack it to a convenient place and move the DLL-file to the necessary directory. For a 64-bit system it is C:WindowsWindowsSysWOW64, when working in a 32-bit system you should move to C:WindowsSysWOW32. It is important to keep in mind that this operation is possible only with administrator rights, since you are accessing the system folder. Next, you need to go to the command line and use the construct "regsvr32 comctl32.dll". After completing the operation, you need to reboot the system so that the changes made to the registry take effect, and check the restoration of the program's operability.

Features

• the library ensures correct operation of some applications;
• you can manually copy the file to the required directory to restore it;
• administrator rights are required for copying;
• the new library must be registered through the console;
• the file can be downloaded for free.