Failed to load resource DLL when I open or copy paste files on File Explorer

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I currently have Windows 11. Whenever I open up File Explorer, or whenever I copy and paste a file within File Explorer, I would always get a pop up window "Failed to load resource DLL." However, when I close it, the process would go as if that pop up window didn't appear. In other words, the pop up window would just delay the task until I close it. Is there a way to fix this error?

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Ramesh 180.7K Volunteer Moderator

Hi Andrew,

A third-party shell extension causes this error. Please visit this article and try the steps listed under "Using ShellExView to resolve ...".

Disable all 3rd party shell extensions and test.

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2023-12-04T13:35:44+00:00

Ok, the log off and back on was what I was missing. I have narrowed it to the same extension as Andrew 752 (RtClkCtxMenu Class). Thank you so much Ramesh!
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Ramesh 180.7K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2023-12-04T11:44:35+00:00

After disabling all non-Microsoft extensions, log off and log back in to your account.
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Anonymous

2023-12-04T11:38:23+00:00

Hi, I did that but I'm not sure if I need to restart or something between disable and expecting the fix. Should disabling them all at once fix the issue immediately or after a restart? Thanks.
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Ramesh 180.7K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2023-12-04T02:39:04+00:00

Hi William,

Have you tried disabling all 3rd party extensions (not just 3rd party context menu handlers) using ShellExView?
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