3 Quick Methods to Register a DLL File

When replacing a corrupted DLL with a new file, it’s frequently suggested to force register the DLL. Follow our straightforward steps to learn how to register a DLL on Windows 10 or Windows 11 systems!

What is the procedure to register a DLL file?

1. Registering via Command Prompt

1. Access the Start menu and input Command. Then, right-click on Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator.
2. Input the following command: regsvr32 D:\dll32\dwmapi.dll
3. Make sure to substitute the above path with the actual location of the DLL file on your device.
4. Press the Enter key to run the command.
   

   

5. A dialog box will then show whether the registration was successful or not.

There are additional commands you can utilize to register a DLL under specific circumstances.

If you’re working on a 64-bit computer and need to register a 32-bit DLL, use this syntax in Command Prompt:

C:\Windows\SysWOW64\regsvr32 D:\dll32\dwmapi.dll

For. NET DLL files, apply the following command:

regasm D:\dll32\dwmapi.dll

Typically, administrative privileges are required to register a DLL file on a Windows system.

However, if you’re not an admin user and wish to register a DLL that allows per-user registration, you can execute this command in CMD:

regsvr32 /n /i:user D:\dll32\dwmapi.dll

2. Registering with a PowerShell Script

1. Search for PowerShell in the Start menu and click on the Run as administrator option below the app’s icon on the right.
2. In the terminal, type the following script: Start-Process "regsvr32"-ArgumentList "/s D:\dll32\dwmapi.dll"-Verb RunAs
3. Replace the DLL file path with your specific one: D:\dll32\dwmapi.dll
4. Press Enter to execute the PowerShell script.
   

   

3. Registering via Drag and Drop

1. Locate the regsvr32.exe file found within Windows > System32.
2. Minimize the window for future reference.
   

   

3. Next, navigate to where you have stored the DLL file.
4. Select the DLL file and drag it onto the regsvr32.exe file.
   

   

5. You should see a dialog box confirming that the selected DLL file has been successfully loaded.
6. For registering a 32-bit DLL on a 64-bit system, utilize the regsvr32.exe located at: C:\Windows\SysWOW64

As an additional tip, you might want to explore solutions for missing DLL files in Windows 11 if you encounter any related errors.

Were you successful in registering your DLL file using the methods described in this guide? Are there quicker methods you know of that accomplish the same task? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!