Vbscript.dll Errors

There are several ways vbscript.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common error messages you might see:

Vbscript.dll Not Found. This application failed to start because vbscript.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\vbscript.dll.The file vbscript.dll is missing.Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: vbscript.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.

These errors 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 vbscript.dll error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem. The error 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 Vbscript.dll Errors

Follow these steps in the order they’re given below to try the simpler solutions first.

Need More Help?

If you’re not interested in fixing this problem yourself, see our article 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 vbscript.dll with a free file recovery program. Assuming your working directory is set to the System32 folder, the command looks like this: If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible.