.dll file extension

.dll

Dynamic Linked Library file (Microsoft Windows DLL).

A .dll file is a binary file that can be loaded by more than one Windows application at a time, containing a collection of compiled functions that are available for applications to call and make use of.

For more information see:

• www.dll-files.com - Site allowing download of missing DLLs, it can also be used to identify the role of a DLL.
• www.dependencywalker.com - Dependency Walker, a free utility which will scan any 32-bit or 64-bit windows module (including .dll files) showing all of its dependencies (i.e. what other dlls etc it in turn requires).

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