A Dynamic Link
Library (DLL) is a file of code containing functions that can be called
from other executable code (either an application or another DLL).
Programmers use DLLs to provide code that they can reuse and to parcel
out distinct jobs. Unlike an executable (EXE) file, a DLL cannot be
directly run. DLLs must be called from other code that is already
executing.
In more understandable words, a DLL is a file which does a
particular job, and allows other programs to use its efforts in
assisting the program's job. Some programs use a DLL so that
they won't need to spend time figuring out how to do that job.
For example, Microsoft has a DLL comctl32.dll which does all the
user interface jobs (toolbars, text boxes, scroll bars, etc).
So, other programs use that DLL so they won't have to create
their own edit boxes, etc. When a program requires a DLL to run,
and can't find it, it won't be able to run because its suddenly
missing the DLL to perform some of its critical work. We've all
used DLLs before and we're using them now. They're required to
run all Windows programs, including Windows but you never
actually see them at work. There are different versions of the
same file name. Just because the file appears to be the same
doesn't mean it is. To check what version the file is, open
Windows Explorer, locate the file and right click on it. Select
Properties and click on the Version tab If there
is no version tab then the file does not have a version number.
Generally, if you have a newer version of a file, don't replace it with
an older version.
An OCX file is an Object Linking and Embedding custom control or ActiveX Control. A special-purpose program that can be created for use by applications running on Microsoft's Windows systems. OCXs provide such functions as handling scroll bar movement and window resizing. You will find in your Windows/System Directory a large number of files with the OCX file name suffix.
OCX files can only be downloaded from this website for a one time download fee. This download fee comprehends the download of one or more files only. Dynamiclink.nl is not a software vendor or sales representative. To acquire support or (volume) licensing you need to contact the developer or the original vendor of this software.
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An .inf file is actually a text file that specifies the files needed for installing a specific piece of software or plug-in. The file is not platform specific. Dynamiclink collected over 1500 .inf files for just as many application. The download fee for a .inf file includes the option to download any other available file at Dynamiclink needed for the installation of your application.
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VxD stands for Virtual anything Driver. It is a generic term for this class of device drivers. Technically, a VxD written for the display adapter would be VDD (Virtual Display Driver). A VxD for a printer would be VPD (Virtual Printer Driver), and so on. Generally speaking, VxDs were written by Microsoft for Windows to control a specific class of device such as printers, display adapters and etc. This allows a hardware manufacture to create small simple device drivers which contain only additional instructions needed for a specific device. These vender-supplied drivers are known as mini drivers. Many of these are also VxDs.
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Sys files are systemfile device drivers or hardware configuration files. A .sys file tells Windows how to handle or use specific hardware like audio, video or usb devices. Without a specific .sys file related hardware may fail to operate or can not be recognized by the computer. |
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"THE DYNAMIC LINK LIBRARY"
The Dynamic Link Library was developed to provide end user software license owners of high-quality original file replacements in a format that is otherwise only made available under a commercial license.
The key succes of this human controlled archive for over a decade (1998-2008) now is there's no other online service offering a simular service with guaranteed 100% working original copies.
Dynamiclink.nl was developed as a download service to supply original clean copies of lost files. This is made available as a paid public service to anyone in desperate need of program parts Currently the archive counts 36.347 files like dll, ocx, vxd and sys files with as many as 51.812 versions. (February 2008)
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The first thing one will try to do after downloading a systemfile like a dll is to double click on it to install it. Unfortunatelly systemfiles like dll files can only be used or called by Windows or another program that needs to use it. A systemfile is unable to install install itself as they come without an (.exe) installer. By double click on a systemfile Windows will open a dialog box to ask you with what program you would like to open the file. Close it, none of the programs listed can handle the .dll this way. You need to copy the file manually to the location where Windows or the parent program will search for it when it's needed. For dll files this folder is usually (C):\Windows\System32\ or a directory in the program files folder (C):\Program Files\Some Program\. Sometimes it helps to know where other dll files are located. Do the following start>search>"*.dll" (wihtout the quotes) to reveal the location of other dll files on your system or a specific folder. Need more help? Contact Dynamic Helpdesk
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Register DLL & OCX files in Windows |
To add .ocx and certain .dll files it might be nessecary for you to use the Windows build-in utility "REGSVR32.exe" WINDOWS/SYSTEM/REGSVR32.EXE from the
command line or Start > Run and type "REGSVR32". To add a file to the register: Start > Run and type "REGSVR32 c:\windows\system32\nameofthefile.dll" or just "regsvr32 nameofthefile" It's preferable to use the complete file location if the file is not located in the Windows/System32 folder.
Another option is to use Windows CMD. The following commands and switches are allowed:
regsvr32 [/u] [/s] [n] [i [:cmdline]] dll name or ocx name
/u (unregistered server)
/s (silent; display no message boxes)
/c (console output)
/i Call dll or ocx install passing it an optional [cmdline]; when used
with /u calls dll or ocx uninstall
/n Do not call dll Register Server; this option must be used with /i
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