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Guidelines For Dealing With PC Application Errors
Most computer errors can be classified into two categories – hardware errors and software errors. Hardware errors are usually less common than software related errors. Most software errors such as DLL errors and EXE errors are much easier to troubleshoot in comparison to hardware errors.
In this article we will learn how to troubleshoot common DLL errors, such as the uus.dll or gameux.dll errors.
Perform a malware scan
Malware programs not only adversely affect the performance of your Windows computer, but are also the root cause of many software errors such as DLL errors. Malicious programs, such as virus, rootkit, Trojan, and worms delete or change DLL files. As a result, every time an application tries to execute a DLL file that is infected or was deleted by malware, a DLL error occurs.
To repair DLL errors, run a malware scan of your entire computer with the help of good quality antivirus and antispyware software.
Perform System Restore
Incorrect modifications done to core Windows files may also cause a DLL error. If you have recently made any changes to any core Windows file and started receiving recurring DLL errors soon after that, then use the built-in System Restore utility to roll back your system to a prior date.
Perform a registry scan
A corrupt or unclean registry may also cause recurring DLL errors, such as the uus.dll error or the gameux.dll error on your computer. To fix these issues, we recommend you clean your registry with the help of a reliable registry cleaning utility. Top-rated registry cleaning software allows you to conduct custom registry scans to identify and fix DLL issues.
Download the missing DLL file from a reputable DLL online directory
If the DLL error such as the xvidcore.dll not found error is occurring due to a missing DLL file, download a copy of the missing DLL from a free and trusted online DLL directory.
Next, save the file in its correct folder. If you are not sure of the DLL’s default location, then save it in C:\Windows\System32 (for Windows 7, Windows XP and Windows Vista) folder.
In case the DLL file named in the error message is a Windows file, extract the DLL file from your Windows installation CD or DVD to fix the DLL error.
Reinstall the application that is generating the DLL error
Often, you may receive a DLL error only when you run a particular program and not with other programs or applications. If this is the case, uninstall the application with which you are getting the DLL error and reinstall it. This should fix the DLL error.
When you uninstall a program, make sure all the files, processes, and registry entries related to the program are also removed. Leftover processes or registry entries may cause errors in the future and have an adverse affect on your system’s performance. Either use the built-in Add or remove programs utility or a reliable third-party uninstaller program to ensure complete uninstallation of programs or applications.
Update your drivers
Obsolete driver files may also cause recurring DLL errors. To repair DLL errors that are occurring due to the use of outdated drivers, install the latest device drivers on your computer. You may seek the help of a reliable third-party driver scanner tool to automatically update your device drivers.