Download BgShellExt.dll and Fix DLL Errors

Last Updated: 11/29/2023
[Time to Read Article: 5 minutes]

The development of BullGuard by BullGuard prompted the latest creation of BgShellExt.dll. It is also known as a BullGuard Shell Extension file (file extension DLL), which is classified as a type of Win64 DLL (Dynamic link library) file.

BgShellExt.dll was initially released with BullGuard Internet Security 2013 on 09/10/2012 for the Windows 10 Operating System. According to our records, this is the primary and most recent file release from BullGuard.

Please continue reading to find your correct BgShellExt.dll file version download (free), detailed file information, and DLL file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: BgShellExt.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: BullGuard Shell Extension
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: BullGuard Ltd.
Software Program: BullGuard
Legal Copyright: ©2004-2020, BullGuard Ltd. All rights reserved.
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Latin1
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x2032c
Code Size: 135680


What are BgShellExt.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library BgShellExt.dll Errors

BgShellExt.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like BgShellExt.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like Defrag.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. BullGuard Internet Security) could share the same BgShellExt.dll file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DLL file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when BgShellExt.dll is attempted to be loaded either when BullGuard Internet Security is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common BgShellExt.dll errors include:

Your BgShellExt.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with BullGuard Internet Security), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, BgShellExt.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading BullGuard Internet Security, system crash while loading BgShellExt.dll, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix BgShellExt.dll Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your BgShellExt.dll issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the BgShellExt.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed BullGuard Internet Security (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling BullGuard Internet Security software.

You can uninstall BullGuard Internet Security software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for BullGuard Internet Security 2013 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall BullGuard Internet Security software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

BullGuard Internet Security 2013

BullGuard

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many BgShellExt.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the BgShellExt.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your BgShellExt.dll File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate BgShellExt.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free BgShellExt.dll files for every applicable version of BullGuard Internet Security. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download BgShellExt.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate BullGuard Internet Security folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\BullGuard\Update\Download\APPDIR\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\BullGuard Ltd\BullGuard\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve BgShellExt.dll problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying BgShellExt.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. BullGuard typically does not release BullGuard Internet Security DLL files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing BgShellExt.dll and all other DLL files for BullGuard Internet Security. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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