Winmm.dll Is Missing or Not Found Error in Windows 10 FIX
63Winmm.dll Is Missing or Not Found Error in Windows 10 FIX.
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Winmm.dll errors are caused by situations that lead to the removal or corruption of the winmm DLL file.
In some cases, winmm.dll errors could indicate a registry problem, a virus or malware issue, or even a hardware failure.
There are several different ways that winmm.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common ways that you might see winmm.dll errors:
Winmm.dll Not Found
This application failed to start because winmm.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.
Cannot find [PATH]\winmm.dll
The file winmm.dll is missing.
Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: winmm.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.
Winmm.dll is a Dynamic Link Library system file for Windows. When that file becomes inaccessible, some software will not run. Then an error message like this will pop up:
This application has failed to start because winmm.dll was not found.
DLL (dynamic link library) files are essential to the working of your computer system. They are executable and hold vital code and data used by multiple applications. A common issue that Windows OS users experience is when the system fails to load software or abruptly ends a program or installation process due to a missing DLL file.
You may be tempted to go download the specific DLL off the internet from 3rd-party sites, but that’s not always a great idea. This tutorial covers the general troubleshooting steps to fix missing DLL files in Windows 10.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, and Samsung).