In some cases, opengl.dll errors could indicate a registry problem, a virus or malware issue, or even a hardware failure.
Opengl.dll Errors
There are several ways opengl.dll errors can show up on your computer:
Opengl.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because opengl.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problemCannot find [PATH]\opengl.dllThe file opengl.dll is missingCannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: opengl.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again
Opengl.dll error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs, when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation. The context of the error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem.
How to Fix Opengl.dll Errors
Follow these steps in the order they’ve given below to try the more likely fixes first.
Need More Help?
If you’re not interested in fixing this 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. You should update Windows with any relevant updates even if opengl.dll isn’t available through Windows Update. It’s possible that an update not yet installed is needed in order for opengl.dll to work properly. If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible. We rarely recommend the use of registry cleaners, but they’re included as an option here as a “last resort” attempt before the destructive step coming up next.
