This dynamic link library is part of the Debug Help Library.

It assists in analyzing information on a file or running process.

See below some troubleshooting steps you’re free to take to fix dbghelp.dll not found or missing errors.

dbghelp.dll error message

There are severalreasons you shouldn’t download DLLs from sites like that.

Restore the deleted file from the Recycle Binif you suspect you’ve accidentally deleted it.

If you’ve already emptied the Recycle Bin, try usingdata recovery softwareto restore the file.

Recycle bin on the Windows 10 desktop

If your antivirus program removed it, it’s best to keep it deleted.

Reinstall the programthat uses the dbghelp.dll file.

If the error pops up if using a particular program, reinstalling the software should replace the file.

The sfc.scanow command in the Windows command terminal

Check for and install Windows updates.

Manyservice packsand other patches obtained through Windows Update will update the DLL files on your box.

The dbghelp.dll file could be included in one of those updates.

System Restore on the Windows System Properties menu

Update drivers for hardware devicesthat might be related to dbghelp.dll.

Use a registry cleanerto repair dbghelp.dll related issues in the registry.

This could remove invalid dbghelp.dllregistry entriesthat might be causing the DLL error.

Roll Back Driver option on the Windows hardware properties menu

All the information on your hard drive will be erased during a clean install.

Somehardware problems can cause dbghelp.dll errors.

If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory orreplace the hard driveas soon as possible.