Gdiplus.dll Errors
There are several ways gdiplus.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common messages you might see:
Gdiplus.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because gdiplus.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\gdiplus.dllThe file gdiplus.dll is missing.Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: gdiplus.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.
These 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. The error could apply to any program or system that might utilize the file on any of Microsoft’s operating systems, including Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000.
How to Fix Gdiplus.dll Errors
Follow these steps in the order they are listed here to troubleshoot the problem. If you suspect that you’ve accidentally deleted gdiplus.dll, but you’ve already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may be able to recover it with a free file recovery program (just make sure it was you that deleted it, and not your antivirus program because it was unsafe). If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible.
