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Issues everywhere

Discussion in 'Computers & Technology' started by Katje, Jan 4, 2022.

  1. Katje
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    Hello,

    I don't know where to start, but it all started by missing one DLL file which I downloaded through http://dll-files-fixer.com/. After putting the missing DLL at the location, everything started to bug out. All of a sudden everything on my backup drive (D) went to my main drive (C) (see picture)

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    After transferring some lose documents, I transfer them back to drive (D) but how can I transfer most stuff from drive C to drive D ?

    Second problem, I'm currently missing an enormous amount of important files, I cannot start any game except Counter Strike: Source. Many of the games start up, but just won't simply load… So I searched on the internet I had to re-install Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x64) and Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x32) due I have a x64 bit PC. I've done this, but it won't work. I'm getting issues like:


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    I tried using every single program to fix this, but no success. So I had one more thing to do. They told me to remove my drivers, which I did and afterwards update them. I cannot update them because it's the newest version. I also tried to re-install the games but no chance ..



    With friendly regards,
    Katje
     
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    Im no expert but reinstalling windows will probably help
     
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    Check Microsoft's website out, there are plenty of threads about DLL programs, the dangers of using them and alternatives. I would stop trying random programs as it could really ruin your PC.
     
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    But if I re-install Windows, will I lose all my programs?
     
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    At this point I’d just give up and use my pc as a toaster
     
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    When reinstalling you will have an option to save all your files, by reinstalling windows that could install the ones you are missing i suppose?
     
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    I think the whole point of windows re-install is to have a clean installation of windows in case any corrupted files or software programs.

    You can download all the programs one by one from the internet nowadays, cd days are gone so u shouldn't really have a problem. You can back up files like pictures/music/movies in some sort of storage if you want.
     
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    Hello,

    I want to thank you all for the feedback and solutions. I shall be formatting my PC. Hopefully this will fix my problem.


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