How to Fix Npptools.dll Not Found or Missing Error

Npptools.dll errors are caused by situations that result in the file being deleted or corrupted DLL npptools .

In some cases, npptools.dll errors can point to problem in register, virus problem or malware or even failure equipment .

The npptools.dll error message is most likely seen only on Windows XP and earlier versions of Windows, but can apply to any program or system. which uses the file on other Microsoft, Operating Systems too, in including Windows 10 , Windows 8 , windows, 7 and Windows Vista .

Npptools.dll errors

There are several different ways that npptools.dll errors can appear on your computer. Here are some of the more common ways you might see npptools.dll errors.

npptools.dll not found
This application failed to start because npptools.dll was not found. Reinstalling the app might solve the problem
Can’t find [PATH] \npptools.dll
The file npptools.dll is missing
Can’t run [ПРИЛОЖЕНИЕ]. A required component is missing: npptools.dll. Please install [ПРИЛОЖЕНИЕ] again

Npptools.dll error messages can appear when using or installing certain programs, when starting or shutting down Windows, or perhaps even when installing Windows.

The context of the npptools.dll error is important information that will be helpful in solving the problem.

How To Fix Npptools.dll Errors

Do not download npptools.dll from the «DLL download» website. There are many reasons why downloading a dll file is a bad idea . If you require a copy of npptools.dll, it’s best to obtain it from its original, legitimate source.

Start Windows at safe mode, to follow any of the following steps if you are unable to access Windows normally due to an npptools.dll error.

Restore npptools.dll from the Recycle Bin . The simplest reason for «absent» file npptools.dll is that you deleted it by mistake.

If you suspect that you have accidentally deleted npptools.dll but have already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may be able to repair npptools.dll with a free file recovery program .

Restoring a deleted copy of npptools.dll using a file recovery program is a smart idea only if you are sure that you deleted the file yourself and that it was working correctly before you did it.
Run a virus and malware scan of your entire system . Some npptools.dll errors could be related to a virus or other malware infection on your computer that has corrupted the DLL file. It’s even possible that the npptools.dll error is related to a hostile program masquerading as the file.
Reinstall the program that uses the npptools.dll file . If the npptools.dll DLL error occurs while using a particular program, reinstalling the program should replace the file.

Some users WinPcap have seen this DLL error fixed after reinstalling this program, so you might want to try it first if the error is somehow related to the program using WinPcap.

Try your best to complete this step. Reinstalling the program that provides the npptools.dll file, if possible, is a likely solution to this DLL error.
Use System Restore to undo recent system changes . If you suspect that the npptools.dll error was caused by an important file or configuration change, System Restore can solve this problem.
Update your drivers for hardware devices that may be associated with npptools.dll. For example, if you’re getting a «The file npptools.dll is missing» error while playing 3D video, try updating drivers for your video cards .

The npptools.dll file may or may not be related to video cards — this was just an example. The key here is to pay very close attention to the context of the error and troubleshoot accordingly.
roll back driver to a previously installed version, if npptools.dll errors started after updating the driver for a specific hardware device.
Install all available Windows updates . Many service packs and others fixes replace or update some of the hundreds of distributed Microsoft DLL files on your computer. Although the npptools.dll file is not provided by Microsoft, it may depend on one of these updates to function properly.
Test your memory and then check your hard drive . I left most of the hardware issues to the last step, but memory and HDD your computer are easily tested and are the most likely components to cause npptools.dll errors if they fail.

If any of your tests fail, replace memory or replace hard drive As soon as possible.
Repair your Windows installation . If the individual npptools.dll troubleshooting advice above fails, performing a startup repair or repair install should restore all working Windows DLL files to their working versions.
Use a free registry cleaner, to fix npptools.dll registry problems. A free registry cleaner can help by removing invalid entries registry npptools.dll which may be causing the DLL error.

We rarely recommend using registry cleaners. They are included as an option here as a «last resort» attempt before the next destructive step.
Perform a clean install of Windows . A clean install of Windows will erase everything from hard drive and install a fresh copy of Windows. If none of the above steps fix the npptools.dll error, this should be your next action.

All information on your hard drive will be erased during a clean install. Make sure you have made the best attempt possible to fix the npptools.dll error with the troubleshooting step prior to this one.
Troubleshoot related issues with hardware, if npptools.dll errors persist. After a clean install of Windows, your DLL problem can only be hardware related.

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