url.dll - How to Fix? Download Now

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing url.dll files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent url.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

url.dll file Internet Shortcut Shell Extension DLL. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of url.dll related errors on your device. You can also download url.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download url.dll

4.1 List of url.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	url.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Internet Shortcut Shell Extension DLL

Software
Program	Internet Explorer
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common url.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to url.dll file. url.dll file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to url.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

url.dll is corrupted
url.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - url.dll
url.dll file error
url.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register url.dll file:
url.dll file could not be loaded
url.dll file doesn't exist

url.dll

Application could not be started because url.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to url.dll can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing url.dll file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix url.dll errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

url.dll file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with url.dll file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to url.dll file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of url.dll or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to url.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the url.dll file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the url.dll file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the url.dll file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace url.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace url.dll file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded url.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of url.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your url.dll file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename url.dll

System Windows 10

File size 233472 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	7be2fa0769032534b307059f037b7d1d
	SHA1	4d5c8bf5f6e4b9e53ea48e70d010cac973cf8a0c
	SHA256	bd75e4c581bcf61cbfb52bdd473e6ea5b569ed0e5986d31c26e31258a977eb78
	CRC32	60f7229c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename url.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 235520 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	3c544c566ee7091ac52d4d9156c62687
	SHA1	dae98efa10eb8bcd1196460abcc00c7858448bf4
	SHA256	4113c3d662d7212fce5dd9362df0a3c1025d934461a7f1364706536bf045c604
	CRC32	da290346
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename url.dll

System Windows 8

File size 232960 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	daf84111c701639e3f50bd977452a469
	SHA1	6d8106001465bb2669319412cdaf595ae082422e
	SHA256	ec344ff2d0447edf1158eda54923f0d2073017da4da59c69cfbbcb13d89d9782
	CRC32	103aef3c
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename url.dll

System Windows 7

File size 131584 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	05a002765a9bcebdddb5b10cbf054a08
	SHA1	e92f29406ac3dc2e7280b9cf46b6dfb29aedb7f7
	SHA256	400a4ebdfbf8f27c59270e6202e4a3dd5b43b099f324713b2cfe4f93e2abe48f
	CRC32	ae13cd12
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename url.dll

System Windows 7

File size 134144 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	d04812703886d98ef66ceedcaec12a71
	SHA1	95293a827dabfc573349d4116ee2dfda720f6901
	SHA256	b567e86ff0753ce99fe6c1746ea13958324f0dd4b05e0ff4604ca21f904dd9b5
	CRC32	d55975f2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename url.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 108544 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	0a56bf8964e874bdb024ef10ea02ea55
	SHA1	c2326df6492ff99e4fbccd23339422ac66cc8e70
	SHA256	4de222b4ef773dea965c65ca7a016941b5c251c3075cc8261a6b002cd4b24e73
	CRC32	de988392
	Example file location	---

Filename url.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 105984 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	9a7498bd5bb37b20ea33be45eaff39d7
	SHA1	68ff030c2e4ab6533b215cd7f95a5caa5e132e83
	SHA256	27bdb4efd8eb1b296dc990a5f9469068c7b3adaaae99f830dae2ba7a13364f98
	CRC32	c9e0468b
	Example file location	---

Filename url.dll

System Windows XP

File size 37888 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	510a6a4a66080b78190d8f0a53f9304b
	SHA1	b3e112ec11b19a1450636f687150ae59a54c7901
	SHA256	c0d0ac9611bd2fd4ffd5370d4988cf9ed22dc9ed29721fe28cc4f5cec3257c62
	CRC32	db175c2a
	Example file location	---