Did you encounter a RunDLL Error, the specified module could not be found, while opening an application in Windows? Well, this could happen when some required DLL files are either missing or have corrupted somehow on your PC.
This RunDLL is basically a Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file issue and is linked to the Windows Registry. Tweaking the registry or downloading/installing the DLL files are a few fixes that might work in this case.
What are RunDLL Errors?
RunDLL errors appear when Windows uses two command-line programs, Rundll.exe (16-bit) and Rundll32.exe (32-bit), to access DLL (Dynamic Link Library) files.
DLL files store important functions and system information, allowing various software tools to work smoothly. These RunDLL programs are vital for your software to load the functions it needs, ensuring your system operates without any issues.
What causes RunDLL Error in Windows?
The RunDLL error mostly occurs when an application is not able to access some particular DLL file. This could be due to different reasons like when your DLL files are either missing or have become corrupt.
Installing a faulty program or an update may also interact with the DLL file and make that corrupt. Or, when the internal entries inside the registry editor get damaged somehow and thus result in a DLL runtime error. After you encounter this issue, you will also see an error message that reads the following –
The specified module could not be found
Apart from this, there are viruses as well that are designed specifically to target rundll.exe files. In each reason discussed above, you will find that this is the RunDLL file itself that is causing this error code. So, in order to fix this issue, you must repair the RunDLL file for possible corruption within it.
How to Fix The RunDLL Errors in Windows
You may determine if the DLL file is the sole reason behind this issue or not. To do so, open File Explorer and search for the file name displayed in the error code. When the explorer launches, search for awtqrpQg.dll, and press Enter.
If the above search query doesn’t result in any DLL file of the matching name, the DLL file must be either missing or has been corrupted on your Windows PC. You may then search for this DLL file online and download/install it from a trusted website.
In case you do have access to the DLL file, the error code might be appearing due to some missing permissions. To find out if this indeed is the case, you may open the Properties window of the specific program you are troubleshooting and navigate to the Security tab. Next, verify whether the program has Full Control permission, and if not, adjust the settings accordingly.
One of the effective ways to resolve RunDLL errors is to register the DLL file using the Command Prompt as Admin. To do this, execute the following command:
regsvr32 /s dll_file_name.dll
By running this command, you can successfully register the DLL file and potentially address any associated problems.
What if the issue persists even after this?
If this RunDLL error occurs even after repairing the registry or modifying the internal settings, this could be due to some hardware issues. You may try removing and then re-adding the hardware via Settings > Apps.
Go to the Startup section and toggle the particular application On and Off. This will help resolve any conflicts associated with the hardware and DLL files.
If the error persists even after this, you may try uninstalling and then reinstalling the culprit program. I hope by now you are able to resolve this error code from your PC.
