How can i read Downloaded Dll files properly?

Question

Trying to open a dll file that i have open before with no issues but this time around I'm having a problem I open the file in word pad as always before and i know for a fact that there is info in this dll file. then it pops up can not run in dos mode with a bunch of symbols and items I don't understand. but dos mode if off and i would love to resolve this issue thank you.

Answer 1

This tool may help you discover the DLL's functions.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dll_export_viewer.html

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Answer 2

@Richie Swanson
Threads with "office-word-itpro" focus on general issue related to Word application, but WordPad is an app built-in Windows, so I would remove this tag.

To better help you, you may also post a new question on the forums below.
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Thanks for your understanding.

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Answer 3

@Richie Swanson Hi,

Thank you for posting in Q&A!

Can you please provide the system version of your computer?

Maybe you can try to open with a decompiler like redgates .net reflector or jetbrains, please refer to:
how-to-open-dll-files-to-see-what-is-written-inside

Hope you have a nice day : )
Gloria

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