How to Fix Issues with Setup.dll (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/27/2023
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setup.dll is considered a type of InstallShield (R) Setup Launcher Resources file. It is most-commonly used in InstallShield (R) developed by Convar. It uses the DLL file extension and is considered a Win32 DLL (Executable application) file.

setup.dll was initially released with Office 2013 on 01/29/2013 for the Windows 8 Operating System. The latest version update [v7, 01, 100, 1248] for PC Inspector Smart Recovery was 4.5 released on 01/07/2010. setup.dll is found in PC Inspector Smart Recovery 4.5 and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 1.2.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple DLL file troubleshooting, and list of free setup.dll downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: setup.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: InstallShield (R) Setup Launcher Resources
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: InstallShield Software Corporation
Software Program: InstallShield (R)
Legal Copyright: Copyright (C) 1990-2002 InstallShield Software Corporation
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x1ea5d
Code Size: 155648


What are setup.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library setup.dll Errors

setup.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like setup.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like Setup.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. PC Inspector Smart Recovery) could share the same setup.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 setup.dll is attempted to be loaded either when PC Inspector Smart Recovery is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common setup.dll errors include:

Your setup.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with PC Inspector Smart Recovery), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, setup.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading PC Inspector Smart Recovery, system crash while loading setup.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 setup.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 setup.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 setup.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed PC Inspector Smart Recovery (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling PC Inspector Smart Recovery software.

You can uninstall PC Inspector Smart Recovery 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 PC Inspector Smart Recovery 4.5 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall PC Inspector Smart Recovery software.

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

PC Inspector Smart Recovery 4.5

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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 setup.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 setup.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 setup.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 setup.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free setup.dll files for every applicable version of PC Inspector Smart Recovery. 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 setup.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate PC Inspector Smart Recovery folder location:
    Windows 8: C:\MSOCache\All Users\{91150000-0011-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}-C\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Professional\RunTime\11\50\Intel32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Professional\RunTime\0701\Intel32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Professional\RunTime\0701\Intel32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Professional\RunTime\0701\Intel32\
    Show 29 more directories +
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Professional\RunTime\10\01\Intel32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\DECore\DE6\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\DECore\DE5\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\DECore\DE6\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe Desktop Common\DEBox\DE6\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\DECore\DE5\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Professional\RunTime\0701\Intel32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Professional\RunTime\0701\Intel32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\DECore\DE6\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe Desktop Common\DEBox\DE6\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\DECore\DE5\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Professional\RunTime\0701\Intel32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe Desktop Common\DEBox\DE6\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\Antivirus\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\Temp\RarSFX0\en-us\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Professional\RunTime\10\50\Intel32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe Desktop Common\DEBox\DE6\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe Desktop Common\DEBox\DE6\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\DECore\DE6\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe Desktop Common\DEBox\DE6\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\DECore\DE5\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\DECore\DE6\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\DECore\DE5\
    Windows 10: C:\MSOCache\All Users\{91150000-0011-0000-1000-0000000FF1CE}-C\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Professional\RunTime\11\50\Intel32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Professional\RunTime\11\50\Intel32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Professional\RunTime\11\50\Intel32\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Temp\SUPERSetup\
    Windows 10: C:\MSOCache\All Users\{91150000-0011-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}-C\
  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 setup.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.



Download setup.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying setup.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Convar typically does not release PC Inspector Smart Recovery 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 setup.dll and all other DLL files for PC Inspector Smart Recovery. 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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File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
System.ni.dll Dynamic Link Library PC Inspector Smart Recovery 4.5 8003072 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
mscorlib.ni.dll Dynamic Link Library PC Inspector Smart Recovery 4.5 11500544 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
libGLESv2.dll Dynamic Link Library libGLESv2 (5.11.1.0) 1983848 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
api-ms-win-core-sysinf... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 12136 C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\Boot\PXE\lv-LV\
Gif89.dll Gif89 Module Gif89 Module (1, 0, 0, 1) 44544 C:\Windows\Logs\NetSetup\

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setupact.log Log PC Inspector Smart Recovery 4.5 14252 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
setupapi.dev.log Log PC Inspector File Recovery 4 684126 C:\Windows\inf\
api-ms-win-core-profil... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 17528 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
api-ms-win-core-sysinf... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 19064 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
diagwrn.xml Extensible Markup Language PC Inspector File Recovery 4 44683 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\


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