ad.dll: download the file and fix the error

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ad.dll is a dynamic link library (DLL) used by some Windows programs.

If this file is missing or damaged, the program that uses it does not start and Windows displays an error message. Two methods can fix the error, below.

Method 1 · quick · about 1 minute

Download only ad.dll

Ideal if only this file is reported missing: you replace a single file, without reinstalling anything.

⇓ Download ad.dll .zip file: the DLL + its instructions · downloaded 2,352 times

Size: 74.51 KB

Then:

Extract ad.dll from the zip file and copy it to the folder of the program showing the error (where its .exe file is).
Still getting the error? Copy it to C:\Windows\System32 (64-bit DLL) or C:\Windows\SysWOW64 (32-bit DLL on 64-bit Windows), then restart.

SHA-256: 403ab1453b22474b863aa4292758a95dd64f7166dde53036fea47c8b63b459a7 · Check on VirusTotal

Method 2 · complete · depends on the program

Reinstall the program that shows the error

The program normally provides ad.dll itself, in the exact version it expects. Recommended if several files are missing or if the error comes back.

Settings › Apps › Installed apps: uninstall the program or game concerned.
Reinstall it from its original setup program, then restart your computer.

Error messages related to ad.dll

The program can't start because ad.dll is missing.
Error loading ad.dll. The specified module could not be found.
Failed to load ad.dll

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