Download Shell_v0.4.dll for Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP

Shell_v0.4.dll download. The Shell_v0.4.dll file is a dynamic link library for Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP. You can fix "The file Shell_v0.4.dll is missing." and "Shell_v0.4.dll not found." errors by downloading and installing this file from our site.

What is Shell_v0.4.dll?

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How to Download Shell_v0.4.dll

  1. Click on the green-colored "Download" button on the top left side of the page.
    Download process of the Shell_v0.4.dll library's
    Step 1:Download process of the Shell_v0.4.dll library's
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How to Fix Shell_v0.4.dll Errors?

ATTENTION! Before continuing on to install the Shell_v0.4.dll library, you need to download the library. If you have not downloaded it yet, download it before continuing on to the installation steps. If you are having a problem while downloading the library, you can browse the download guide a few lines above.

Method 1: Installing the Shell_v0.4.dll Library to the Windows System Directory

  1. The file you will download is a compressed file with the ".zip" extension. You cannot directly install the ".zip" file. Because of this, first, double-click this file and open the file. You will see the library named "Shell_v0.4.dll" in the window that opens. Drag this library to the desktop with the left mouse button. This is the library you need.
    Extracting the Shell_v0.4.dll library from the .zip file
    Step 1:Extracting the Shell_v0.4.dll library from the .zip file
  2. Copy the "Shell_v0.4.dll" library and paste it into the "C:\Windows\System32" directory.
    Copying the Shell_v0.4.dll library into the Windows/System32 directory
    Step 2:Copying the Shell_v0.4.dll library into the Windows/System32 directory
  3. If your system is 64 Bit, copy the "Shell_v0.4.dll" library and paste it into "C:\Windows\sysWOW64" directory.
    NOTE! On 64 Bit systems, you must copy the dynamic link library to both the "sysWOW64" and "System32" directories. In other words, both directories need the "Shell_v0.4.dll" library.
    Copying the Shell_v0.4.dll library to the Windows/sysWOW64 directory
    Step 3:Copying the Shell_v0.4.dll library to the Windows/sysWOW64 directory
  4. First, we must run the Windows Command Prompt as an administrator.
    NOTE! We ran the Command Prompt on Windows 10. If you are using Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, you can use the same methods to run the Command Prompt as an administrator.
    1. Open the Start Menu and type in "cmd", but don't press Enter. Doing this, you will have run a search of your computer through the Start Menu. In other words, typing in "cmd" we did a search for the Command Prompt.
    2. When you see the "Command Prompt" option among the search results, push the "CTRL" + "SHIFT" + "ENTER
    3. " keys on your keyboard.
    4. A verification window will pop up asking, "Do you want to run the Command Prompt as with administrative permission?" Approve this action by saying, "Yes".
    Running the Command Prompt with administrative permission
    Step 4:Running the Command Prompt with administrative permission
  5. Let's copy the command below and paste it in the Command Line that comes up, then let's press Enter. This command deletes the Shell_v0.4.dll library's problematic registry in the Windows Registry Editor (The library that we copied to the System32 directory does not perform any action with the library, it just deletes the registry in the Windows Registry Editor. The library that we pasted into the System32 directory will not be damaged).
    %windir%\System32\regsvr32.exe /u Shell_v0.4.dll
    Deleting the Shell_v0.4.dll library's problematic registry in the Windows Registry Editor
    Step 5:Deleting the Shell_v0.4.dll library's problematic registry in the Windows Registry Editor
  6. If you are using a Windows version that has 64 Bit architecture, after running the above command, you need to run the command below. With this command, we will clean the problematic Shell_v0.4.dll registry for 64 Bit (The cleaning process only involves the registries in Regedit. In other words, the dynamic link library you pasted into the SysWoW64 will not be damaged).
    %windir%\SysWoW64\regsvr32.exe /u Shell_v0.4.dll
    Uninstalling the Shell_v0.4.dll library's problematic registry from Regedit (for 64 Bit)
    Step 6:Uninstalling the Shell_v0.4.dll library's problematic registry from Regedit (for 64 Bit)
  7. In order to cleanly recreate the dll library's registry that we deleted, copy the command below and paste it into the Command Line and hit Enter.
    %windir%\System32\regsvr32.exe /i Shell_v0.4.dll
    Reregistering the Shell_v0.4.dll library in the system
    Step 7:Reregistering the Shell_v0.4.dll library in the system
  8. If the Windows version you use has 64 Bit architecture, after running the command above, you must run the command below. With this command, you will create a clean registry for the problematic registry of the Shell_v0.4.dll library that we deleted.
    %windir%\SysWoW64\regsvr32.exe /i Shell_v0.4.dll
    Creating a clean registry for the Shell_v0.4.dll library (for 64 Bit)
    Step 8:Creating a clean registry for the Shell_v0.4.dll library (for 64 Bit)
  9. If you did the processes in full, the installation should have finished successfully. If you received an error from the command line, you don't need to be anxious. Even if the Shell_v0.4.dll library was installed successfully, you can still receive error messages like these due to some incompatibilities. In order to test whether your dll issue was fixed or not, try running the program giving the error message again. If the error is continuing, try the 2nd Method to fix this issue.

Method 2: Copying The Shell_v0.4.dll Library Into The Program Installation Directory

  1. First, you must find the installation directory of the program (the program giving the dll error) you are going to install the dynamic link library to. In order to find this directory, "Right-Click > Properties" on the program's shortcut.
    Opening the program's shortcut properties window
    Step 1:Opening the program's shortcut properties window
  2. Open the program installation directory by clicking the Open File Location button in the "Properties" window that comes up.
    Finding the program's installation directory
    Step 2:Finding the program's installation directory
  3. Copy the Shell_v0.4.dll library into the directory we opened.
    Copying the Shell_v0.4.dll library into the installation directory of the program.
    Step 3:Copying the Shell_v0.4.dll library into the installation directory of the program.
  4. The installation is complete. Run the program that is giving you the error. If the error is continuing, you may benefit from trying the 3rd Method as an alternative.

Method 3: Doing a Clean Install of the program That Is Giving the Shell_v0.4.dll Error

  1. Open the Run tool by pushing the "Windows" + "R" keys found on your keyboard. Type the command below into the "Open" field of the Run window that opens up and press Enter. This command will open the "Programs and Features" tool.
    appwiz.cpl
    Opening the Programs and Features tool with the appwiz.cpl command
    Step 1:Opening the Programs and Features tool with the appwiz.cpl command
  2. On the Programs and Features screen that will come up, you will see the list of programs on your computer. Find the program that gives you the dll error and with your mouse right-click it. The right-click menu will open. Click the "Uninstall" option in this menu to start the uninstall process.
    Uninstalling the program that gives you the dll error
    Step 2:Uninstalling the program that gives you the dll error
  3. You will see a "Do you want to uninstall this program?" confirmation window. Confirm the process and wait for the program to be completely uninstalled. The uninstall process can take some time. This time will change according to your computer's performance and the size of the program. After the program is uninstalled, restart your computer.
    Confirming the uninstall process
    Step 3:Confirming the uninstall process
  4. 4. After restarting your computer, reinstall the program that was giving you the error.
  5. This method may provide the solution to the dll error you're experiencing. If the dll error is continuing, the problem is most likely deriving from the Windows operating system. In order to fix dll errors deriving from the Windows operating system, complete the 4th Method and the 5th Method.

Method 4: Fixing the Shell_v0.4.dll error with the Windows System File Checker

  1. First, we must run the Windows Command Prompt as an administrator.
    NOTE! We ran the Command Prompt on Windows 10. If you are using Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, you can use the same methods to run the Command Prompt as an administrator.
    1. Open the Start Menu and type in "cmd", but don't press Enter. Doing this, you will have run a search of your computer through the Start Menu. In other words, typing in "cmd" we did a search for the Command Prompt.
    2. When you see the "Command Prompt" option among the search results, push the "CTRL" + "SHIFT" + "ENTER
    3. " keys on your keyboard.
    4. A verification window will pop up asking, "Do you want to run the Command Prompt as with administrative permission?" Approve this action by saying, "Yes".
    Running the Command Prompt with administrative permission
    Step 1:Running the Command Prompt with administrative permission
  2. Type the command below into the Command Line page that comes up and run it by pressing Enter on your keyboard.
    sfc /scannow
    Getting rid of Windows Dll errors by running the sfc /scannow command
    Step 2:Getting rid of Windows Dll errors by running the sfc /scannow command
  3. The process can take some time depending on your computer and the condition of the errors in the system. Before the process is finished, don't close the command line! When the process is finished, try restarting the program that you are experiencing the errors in after closing the command line.

Method 5: Fixing the Shell_v0.4.dll Error by Updating Windows

Some programs need updated dynamic link libraries. When your operating system is not updated, it cannot fulfill this need. In some situations, updating your operating system can solve the dll errors you are experiencing.

In order to check the update status of your operating system and, if available, to install the latest update packs, we need to begin this process manually.

Depending on which Windows version you use, manual update processes are different. Because of this, we have prepared a special article for each Windows version. You can get our articles relating to the manual update of the Windows version you use from the links below.

Guides to Manually Update for All Windows Versions

  1. Guide to Manually Update Windows 10
  2. Guide to Manually Update Windows 8.1 and Windows 8
  3. Guide to Manually Update Windows 7 and Windows Vista
  4. Guide to Manually Update Windows XP

Our Most Common Shell_v0.4.dll Error Messages

It's possible that during the programs' installation or while using them, the Shell_v0.4.dll library was damaged or deleted. You can generally see error messages listed below or similar ones in situations like this.

These errors we see are not unsolvable. If you've also received an error message like this, first you must download the Shell_v0.4.dll library by clicking the "Download" button in this page's top section. After downloading the library, you should install the library and complete the solution methods explained a little bit above on this page and mount it in Windows. If you do not have a hardware issue, one of the methods explained in this article will fix your issue.

  1. "Shell_v0.4.dll not found." error
  2. "The file Shell_v0.4.dll is missing." error
  3. "Shell_v0.4.dll access violation." error
  4. "Cannot register Shell_v0.4.dll." error
  5. "Cannot find Shell_v0.4.dll." error
  6. "This application failed to start because Shell_v0.4.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem." error