In some cases, these errors could indicate aregistryproblem, a virus or malware issue, or even ahardwarefailure.

How to Fix Fm20.dll Errors

Do not download fm20.dll from a “DLL download” website.

There are many reasons whydownloading a DLL file is a bad idea.

fm20.dll error message in Windows

Restore the file from the Recycle Bin.

The easiest possible cause of a “missing” fm20.dll file is that you’ve mistakenly deleted it.

Reinstall the program that uses the file.

If fm20.dll errors occur when you use a particular program, reinstalling the program should replace the file.

Don’t forget to keep your product key first, if necessary.

Try your best to complete this step.

spin up the sfc/scannow System File Checker commandto replace a missing or corrupt copy of the file.

Because this DLL file is provided by Microsoft, theSystem File Checkertool should restore it.

Install any available Windows updates.

Manyservice packsand otherpatchesreplace or update some of the hundreds of Microsoft distributed DLL files on your machine.

This DLL file might be included in one of those updates.

Run a virus/malware scan of your entire system.

Use System Restore to undo recent system changes.

Update the drivers for hardware devicesthat might be related to fm20.dll.

This file is most likely not related to video cardsthis was just an example.

The key here is to pay very close attention to the context of the error and troubleshoot accordingly.

Test your memoryand thentest your hard drive.

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

Repair your installation of Windows.

Use a free registry cleanerto repair fm20.dll related issues in the registry.

We rarely recommend the use of registry cleaners.

Perform a clean installation of Windows.

This erases everything from thehard driveand installs a fresh copy of Windows.

If none of the steps above correct the error, this should be your next course of action.

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

Troubleshoot for a hardware problemif any fm20.dll errors persist.

After a clean install of Windows, your DLL problem can only be hardware related.

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Causes of Fm20.dll Errors

There are several ways fm20.dll errors can show up on your setup.