How to fix Skype error "mshtml.dll is missing"?

In the absence of some files with the .dll extension, many programs throw an error, for example, the Skype error "mshtml.dll". In this article we will give a direct definition of this phenomenon, and also tell you how to fix the problem.

Definition

In the Skype program, the mshtml.dll error appears when this library is not available on the computer. Also, it may simply be damaged or have a different version than the necessary one. But before giving recommendations on how to fix this error, let's deal directly with the file itself.

So, mshtml.dll is a dynamic library in the Windows system, which is a component of the MSDN Disc 1969 package. This component is responsible for the correct display of HTML files. The library contains codes used when working with the HTML format. Therefore, in the Skype program, the mshtml.dll error occurs when the user is about to interact with HTML content.

Undoubtedly, these problems can significantly harm the work of the computer, so they need to be fixed right away. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to do this, but the two most popular, and therefore the most effective, will be presented below.

We fix it manually

On the Internet, you can find a bunch of programs that will help solve the Skype error mshtml.dll, however, it will be more reliable to do everything yourself, monitoring each action and realizing what is happening.

So, now we will talk about how to fix the error associated with the mshtml.dll file manually. It is worth immediately describing the upcoming actions, fortunately, there are not many of them: initially you need to download the library to your computer, and then move it to the system directory. But it is worth analyzing these two points in more detail so that there are no unnecessary questions.

1. Download the mshtml.dll file. At first glance, everything is simple: we go to the Internet, look for the desired file and download it. In principle, everything is true, but there are also nuances. It is strongly recommended that you download the library from a trusted source, because it is likely to add a virus to the system. Even more, after downloading, check the file for viruses in order to be safe.

2. Move the library to the system directory. Everything is a little simpler here, the main thing is to decide in which directory the library should be placed. It all depends on your version of Windows. If you have a 32-bit system, then the file must be moved to the address "C: \ Windows \ System32". In the event that it is 64-bit, the path will be as follows: "C: \ Windows \ SysWOW64".

After completing all the actions, the Skype.exe application error "module mshtml.dll not found" will disappear, and you will be able to use all the program features again.

We use the program

In Windows 7, the Skype error "mshtml.dll is missing" can be fixed by resorting to using a special application, as mentioned earlier. This method is much simpler than the previous one, and if you are an inexperienced user, it is recommended to use it.

So, we will use the program DLL-Files.com, so pre-download it and install it on your computer. After that, do the following:

1. Open the app.
2. On the main screen, search for "mshtml.dll".
3. In the results, click on the desired file.
4. Click on "Install."

After that, the program will download and install the necessary library on the computer itself, after which you can continue to use the Skype program, without annoying error.