Location of DLL files

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Location of DLL files

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I read some of the other knowledgeable comments on who 'should' access the files. My Anti-Virus system sent a notification that my files may be infected. I would like to run a scan on them. But I cannot seem to find them within system.

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Answer 1

Vijay A. Verma 104.8K Volunteer Moderator

When you run FULL SCAN, dlls also get scanned. Dll files are located in C:\Windows\System32.

Do run the full scan of Defender or third party antivirus if you have.

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Answer 2

Hi Jenine, thanks for your question. I'm Graeme, a <removed> and fellow user.
Your DLL files are located in C:\Windows\System32.

When Windows Defender runs a Full Scan, it includes that directory and so all of your DLLs will be scanned.

Here are instructions for running a Full Scan:

Click Start
Type Defender and select "Windows Defender Settings
Click Virus & Thread Protection
Click Scan options
Select Full Scan
Go back a page and run a Full Scan
This will scan your DLL files for any malware infections. Please let me know if you need any further support! Thanks!

Answer 3

Hi jenine

Dll's are located all over your PC, they are not just in in one location, they can be found in C:\Windows\System32, in your Program Files Folder, and many other places . . .

Did your Anti-virus mention ant DLL's in particular?

Using your preferred Anti-virus, run a full system scan and if that returns Dll's as infected, please post the name and location of those files and we can look into this further for you

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