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How to Fix Comctl32.dll Not Found or Missing Error

How to Fix Comctl32.dll Not Found or Missing Error

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The comctl32.dll file is the file that represents the Common Control Library in Windows.

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Follow the steps below in the order listed to address the most likely solutions first.

Recover comctl32.dll from Recycle Bin. The simplest possible cause of a "missing" comctl32.dll file is that you accidentally deleted it.

If you suspect this, but you've already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may be able to recover the file using a free file recovery program. However, only do this if you're certain the file was working properly before it was deleted (that is, it wasn't malicious or corrupted in any way).