This DLL file contains Windows Shell API functions and is therefore necessary for your computer to function properly, for example to display items and open files.
shell32.dll is missing in Windows 11 | How to Download and Fix Missing DLL File Error
Follow these steps in the order they are listed below to try the simpler solutions first.
Recover shell32.dll from Recycle Bin. The simplest possible cause of a "missing" 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 with a free file recovery program.
