Shell Doc Object and Control Library (shdocvw.dll), also called Microsoft Internet Controls, is responsible for the user interface for Internet Explorer and other areas of Windows.
In some cases, shdocvw.dll errors could indicate a registry problem, a virus or malware issue, or even a hardware failure.
Shdocvw.dll Errors
There are several ways shdocvw.dll errors can show up on your computer:
Shdocvw. dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because shdocvw. dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem. Cannot find [PATH]\shdocvw. dllThe file shdocvw. dll is missing. Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: shdocvw. dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.
Shdocvw.dll error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs, when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation.
The context of the error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem.
How to Fix Shdocvw.dll Errors
Follow these steps in the order they’re given below to try the more likely fixes first.
Need More Help?
If you’re not interested in fixing this problem yourself, see How Do I Get My Computer Fixed? for a full list of your support options, plus help with everything along the way like figuring out repair costs, getting your files off, choosing a repair service, and a lot more.
If you suspect this, but you’ve already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may be able to recover the file with a free file recovery program. Just make sure it was working fine before it was deleted (i.e., it wasn’t corrupt or malicious).
If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible.
