Hid.dll Errors
There are several ways hid.dll error messages might be phrased, depending on the cause of the problem.
Hid.dll Not FoundThe file hid.dll is missing.This application failed to start because hid.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\hid.dllCannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: hid.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.C:\Windows\system32\HID.DLL is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error.
These error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs, when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation. Noting at what point the error shows up is an important piece of information that will be helpful during troubleshooting. It could apply to any program or system that might utilize the file on any of Microsoft’s operating systems, including Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000.
How to Fix Hid.dll Errors
Follow these steps in the order they’re listed below to address the more likely solutions first.
Need More Help?
If you’re not interested in fixing this DLL problem yourself, see How Do I Get My Computer Fixed? for a full list of your support options, plus help with everything along the way like figuring out repair costs, getting your files off, choosing a repair service, and a lot more. 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. It’s even possible that the hid.dll error you’re seeing is related to a hostile program that’s masquerading as the file. Fortunately, the hid.dll file is provided by Microsoft in at least some versions of Windows, so the System File Checker tool (the sfc command) should restore it. This step is most useful for replacing DLL files that are not supplied by Microsoft, but it could help with your hid.dll problem if this program also provides a copy of the file and the previous troubleshooting ideas weren’t successful. The hid.dll file may or may not be related to video cards—this was just an example. The key here is to pay very close attention to the context of the error and troubleshoot accordingly. We rarely recommend the use of registry cleaners. We’ve included the option here just in case it turns out to be helpful, in which case you could avoid the more difficult testing and last-resort options below. If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible.
