How to Fix COMMON.dll Errors

I have to reinstall a program for my work, but I always encounter the message "Cannot find [PATH]\COMMON.dll" I've tried to download the COMMON.dll file by myself. It didn't work! One problem is I'm not sure if I have done the right thing to fix this error. I need professioncal suggestions. Thank you so much!                                                                                                                             

Hi, in fact, You can solve COMMON.dll issues with the following solution.

What is COMMON.dll?

COMMON.dll error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs, when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation.

Method One: Troubleshoot COMMON.dll Problems with SmartPCFixer!

Step One: Download SmartPCFixer and install it on your PC.
Step Two: Run this tool and click "System Fix", then choose "Dll Download".
Step Three: Type your missing COMMON.dll files and click "Search", Then download the files and use SmartPCFixer to register it for you.

Method Two: Troubleshoot COMMON.dll Error Manually.

Step One: Download COMMON.dll Files from SmartPCFixer.
Step Two: Extract the downloaded file to the program folder that the COMMON.dll file is missing. Restart your PC and see if the error is fixed
Step Three: If the COMMON.dll error still occurs, you had better run a SFC for your system Most often, System File Checker is able to find out the corrupted COMMON.dll system files for you, and fix it with ease.

At whiles, COMMON.dll error can be caused by the installation of a program. Before you uninstall the software, you had better perform a totally clean for your computer.

Perform a clean boot on your own:

1. Log on to the computer by using an account that has administrator rights.

2. Click Start, type msconfig.exe in the Start Search box, and then press Enter to start the System Configuration utility.

Note: If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, you should type the password or provide confirmation.

3. On the General tab, click the Selective startup option, and then click to clear the Load startup items check box. (The Use Original Boot.ini check box is unavailable.)

4. On the Services tab, click to select the Hide all Microsoft services check box, and then click Disable all.

Note This step lets Microsoft services continue to run. These services include Networking, Plug and Play, Event Logging, Error Reporting, and other services. If you disable these services, you may permanently delete all restore points. Do not do this if you want to use the System Restore utility together with existing restore points.

5. Click OK, and then click Restart.

Reference: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135/en-us

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