System File Type – dll

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System File Type

dll

Application
Windows Explorer icon for the dll file type in OneDrive folders

Overview

A Windows Portable Executable binary.

Characteristics

Structured binary containing headers, sections, code or library exports, resources, relocation data, and platform metadata.

Common Uses

Running Windows applications or loading shared libraries and system components.

Compatible Programs

  • Windows
  • Microsoft Visual Studio
  • Dependency Walker
  • Process Explorer

Sources

dll Available by Year Taken/Created

dll — Live from Microsoft

Secure, read-only view focused directly on the dll file-type folder.