Steps to Resolve Normaliz.dll Missing Error on Windows 11

A number of users have reported encountering the “Normaliz.dll not found”error when the Unicode Normalization DLL file is either lost or damaged. This error can also arise due to corrupted system files or if the DLL file has not been properly registered.

Your first course of action should be to verify that your Windows operating system is fully updated. Additionally, check your Recycle Bin to ensure that the DLL is not accidentally deleted and perform a malware scan using a trusted antivirus application.

What steps can I take to resolve the Normaliz.dll not found error?

1. Reinstall the application in question

1. Press Windows + I to access the Settings menu.
2. Select Apps, then click on Installed apps.
   

   

3. Find the problematic app from the list, click the three-dot menu, and select Uninstall.
   

   

4. Confirm by clicking Uninstall in the subsequent window.
   

   

5. After the uninstallation is complete, visit the official website of the application or the Microsoft Store to download it again.
6. Follow the prompts to finish the installation process.

2. Install a DLL repair tool

If you have another computer running the same version of Windows, you can transfer the DLL file from this location: C:\Windows\System32\ and paste it into the same directory on the affected machine.

Since Normaliz.dll is essential to Windows’ operation and part of its system files, utilizing a third-party DLL fixer tool is advisable. Download and install such a tool, then run it to help prevent future DLL-related errors.

3. Re-register the DLL file

1. Press the Windows key, enter cmd into the search bar, and select “Run as administrator” to open Command Prompt with elevated permissions.
2. To re-register normaliz.dll, copy and paste the following command and press Enter: regsvr32 normaliz.dll
3. Click OK when prompted and restart your computer to apply the changes.

This method will assist in resolving the normaliz.dll missing error if the file is already available on your device.

4. Execute SFC & DISM scans

1. Press the Windows key, type cmd, and click “Run as administrator” to start Command Prompt with admin rights.
   

   

2. Paste the following command into Command Prompt to repair corrupted system files and press Enter : sfc /scannow
   

   

3. Allow the command to finalize, then execute this command to scan for corruption and fix it using Windows Update: Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
   

   

4. After the scan concludes, restart your computer to implement the changes.

5. Roll back your system to a previous version

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
   

   

2. Input sysdm.cpl, then click OK to access the System Properties interface.
3. Navigate to the System Protection tab, and select the System Restore button.
   

   

4. In the System Restore window, pick Choose a different restore point, then click Next.
   

   

5. Select the earliest or most recent restore point from the available options, then click Next to continue.
   

   

6. Finally, click Finish.
   

   

Your Windows system will reboot and will revert to the chosen settings.

6. Manually obtain the DLL file

1. Visit the DLL-FILES website and open the normaliz.dll page, then click Download.
2. Double-click the downloaded file to open it, locate the. dll file, and copy it.
3. Navigate to the following path, replacing C with your system’s drive letter: C:\Windows\System32\, and paste the DLL file.
4. Restart your computer so the changes take effect.

In summary, resolving the normaliz.dll not found error can be accomplished by repairing system files, reinstalling the impacted application, re-registering the DLL file if it exists on your device, or using a DLL fixer tool.

Is there a solution we overlooked that successfully addressed the DLL missing error for you? Share your experience in the comments below, and we’ll update our list with your method.