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

How to Fix Libcurl.dll Errors

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

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

libcurl.dll error message

Restore libcurl.dll from the Recycle Bin.

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

Reinstall the program that uses the libcurl.dll file.

If some of those files are left over, they could cause the same or other DLL errors later.

Download curl for Windows.

If you use the 64-bit version, you’ll get libcurl-x64.dll instead.

Use System Restore to undo recent system changes.

Run a virus/malware scan of your entire system.

The error you’re seeing might even be related to a hostile program that’s masquerading as the file.

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

This 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.

Install any available Windows updates.

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

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

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 libcurl.dll related issues in the registry.

We rarely recommend the use of registry cleaners.

Perform a clean installation of Windows.

This will erase everything from thehard driveand install 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 errors persist.

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

Causes of Libcurl.dll Errors

There are several ways libcurl.dll errors can show up on your gear.

The context of the error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem.

This file is most likely part of thecurl command line tool and library.