How to Repair Computer Errors Caused by Missing DLL Files

(editors note: Our guest speaker this month is from DLL-Error-Fixes.com)

DLL errors like the missing hal.dll, winhttp.dll, and msvcr80.dll errors are quite common on a Windows PC. In order to get rid of them and to make sure that they don’t recur, we suggest the following methods:

• Virus removal – While the free exchange of information has been hailed as the greatest gift the internet has given us, the ubiquitous viruses that roam throughout cyperspace have proven to be a huge threat for all PC users. Viruses are responsible for being the driving engine behind the anti-virus software industry, as well as causing stress and loss of productivity for computer users. A virus can delete important system files, cause DLL and EXE errors, eat up system resources and internet bandwidth, and still not be satisfied with the damage done. The best defense is to invest in a good anti-virus tool. At the same time, remember to update it regularly and schedule regular deep system-scans to make sure that you are protected from the latest threats.
  
  
• Registry cleanup – Not many users know that the registry exists, but it is one of the most important components of a Windows system, if not the most important. It is a master-record that stores all the important settings and values related to virtually everything that your PC is and does. As you keep using a PC, thanks to poor housekeeping, the registry accumulates incorrect and broken entries, and expends considerable system resources trying to sort and maintain all this information. You should purchase a good-quality registry cleaner from a trusted source, which will scan your registry for errors, determine the broken errors, and defragment and re-index its files. With the help of a reliable registry cleaner, you can achieve all this with just a few mouse clicks.
  
  
• Firewall implementation – A firewall acts as a wall of defense between your computer and any network it is connected to. The task of a firewall is to filter all the outgoing and incoming data transmission packets, making sure that there are no hacking attempts and unauthorized accesses happening. In this sense, a firewall is at the top of the list in protective software. Sadly, the default Windows firewall is incapable of handling even the most basic of filtering tasks reliably. Therefore, you should either install a free firewall or purchase a professional-quality firewall that comes with technical support services.
  (ed's note: Village Geek Computers recommends Vipre Premium Antivirus which includes a powerful firewall. We do not recommend our customers download free firewalls or free antivirus software)

We have shared with you some easy-to-do methods to keep your system free of DLL errors and malware threats. We hope that by now you are confident of what you can do to prevent and resolve PC problems on your own.