Friday, March 29, 2024

How To Fix: “Libmysql.dll is Missing” Error On Windows?

The “Libmysql.dll is Missing” error is noticeably emerging in several Windows systems, leading to issues in programs and applications. Libmysql.dll is ab essential file necessary for the accurate running of specific programs as it is a critical component of these programs. It also functions as a shared library to provide resources. The following error appears as the following message whenever a user launches any specific programs or applications:

“The program can’t start because LibMySQL.dll is missing from your computer; try reinstalling the program to fix this problem”.

Fix #1: Download The Missing DLL File

As the “Libmysql.dll is Missing” error pertains to a missing DLL file, we will show you how to download a new copy of that missing DLL to replace it with the old corrupted one. However, it would be wise not to delete the old DLL as other programs or apps might depend on it. To download a new copy of the missing DLL file, follow the steps described next:

First off, head to My Computer Properties and see which version of Windows you use, a 32 or 64-bit. Then open your web browser and go to the website www.dll-files.com. When you are on the website, in the search bar, type the name of the missing DLL file and press Enter.

After completing the search, click on the appropriate DLL file and download the 64-bit or 32-bit version according to your Windows OS. Then go to C:\Windows\System32. Next, copy and paste the file there. Finally, restart your computer, and the “Libmysql.dll is Missing” error will no longer be an issue.

Fix #2: Paste DLL Where EXE File Is Located

This fix swiftly removes the “Libmysql.dll is Missing” error. All you need to do is copy and paste the libmysql.dll file to the file location of the program you’re trying to run. If your program is missing the libmysql.dll file, it will no longer be if it’s in the same directory.

To do so, first, follow fix #1 if you haven’t already. Then head to the installation directory of the application program, which also has the exe file. Then paste the libmysql.dll file in it and then run the program.

Fix #3: Run SFC Scan and Repair System Files

SFC is a built-in Windows Operating System utility that eliminates errors like “Libmysql.dll is Missing” and any corrupted files. Not only does it search for any issues in the system, but it also solves them.

To run an SFC scan, first type and Enter cmd in the Windows search bar to run the Command Prompt. Then in the text box, type SFC /scannow and press Enter. Then wait for the procedure to take place. When the SFC scan is over, it will display either “Windows did not find any integrity violations” or “Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and repaired them”.

If in case it displays “Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some (or all) of them”, then run the DISM scan. To do so, type “DISM /online /Cleanup-Image / ScanHealth” in Command Prompt and press Enter. Then, after the end of the process, type “DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth” to repair the files. In the end, restart your computer.

Tip: If you’re having trouble with Windows updates, registry errors, drivers, and activation, we recommend using Restoro. This software will scan and fix your problem automatically.

These fixes have been known to work for almost every user facing the “Libmysql.dll is Missing” error on their Windows system. If you are facing errors and issues with other PC games or your PC, then also see our hub for commonly occurring PC errors and their fixes.

Jake
Jake
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