Photoviewer.dll Error - What is it?
Photoviewer.dll is a shared library for SampleRes.dll and x3daudio1_1.dll in computers installed with Microsoft Windows 7, 8, Vista, and XP including 32 bit and 64 bit operating systems. Photoviewer.dll is associated with 1728000 system files.
The Photoviewer.dll error occurs when you upgrade your Windows operating system to a new version like Windows 7 or 8 on which this shared library is used. Once you upgrade the Windows and you right-click on JPG images, the Photoviewer.dll error pops up.
This error message is displayed as the following:
- Photoviewer.dll missing/not found
- Photovewer.dll entry point not found/application can’t initiate
Solution
Error Causes
Photoviewer.dll error can pop up due to several reasons. These include:
- Modification of .dll files during Windows installation
- Infection of Trojan virus
- Photoviewer.dll missing /broken
- Photo Gallery was earlier your default image editor before you upgraded your system
It is advisable to repair this issue timely to avoid inconvenience and serious PC threats especially if the cause of this issue is viral infection or registry damage.
Further Information and Manual Repair
Here are some of the best ways to help you resolve Photoviewer.dll error on your system:
1. Rebuild the Windows Photo Gallery
If you were previously using Vista and then you upgraded your system to Windows 7, then try this:
- Go to the Start menu, click on the control panel and go to the folder options.
- Then select the view tab option. Here you’ll find the Advanced setting window, select the show hidden files and folders tab.
- Now click Ok to continue. Navigate to the following folder( %user% is the name of the account with the problem) C:\Usersusername\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Photo Gallery.
- Then copy files to another location as a backup and delete them from the Windows Photo directory. Once the files have been deleted, try to start Windows Photo Gallery again. If this seems difficult, install Windows Photo Gallery application from the internet on your system.
2. Repair Broken Photoviewer.dll files and Remove Malware
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