In some cases, asl.dll errors could indicate a registry problem, a virus or malware issue, or even a hardware failure.
Asl.dll Errors
There are several different ways that asl.dll errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common ways that you might see asl.dll errors:
Asl.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because asl.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\asl.dllThe file asl.dll is missing.Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: asl.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.
The context of the asl.dll error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem. Asl.dll error messages are usually associated with an Apple program like iTunes or Safari. The file might exist in any of these folders:
C:\Program Files\iTunes\C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support\C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support\C:\Program Files (x86)\Safari\Apple Application Support\
However, your specific asl.dll error might appear while using or installing a different program, when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation.
How to Fix Asl.dll Errors
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If you’re not interested in fixing this problem yourself, see How Do I Get My Computer Fixed? for a full list of your support options, plus help with everything along the way like figuring out repair costs, getting your files off, choosing a repair service, and a whole lot more. If you suspect that you’ve accidentally deleted asl.dll but you’ve already emptied the Recycle Bin, you may be able to recover asl.dll with a free file recovery program. To do this, open Control Panel and find the Programs and Features or Add or Remove Programs option. Select Apple Application Support (the 32-bit one if you see two similarly named entries) and then select Repair (or Change if you don’t see Repair) at the top of that window. Repeat for the 64-bit version (if you see it) if the 32-bit repair didn’t fix the DLL error. You might first try removing the current version of iTunes before updating or reinstalling. You can do that with a free uninstaller tool or via Control Panel (in the same place you completed Step 2, but choose Uninstall or Remove on the iTunes entry). The asl.dll file may or may not be related to video cards - this was just an example. The key here is to pay very close attention to the context of the error and troubleshoot accordingly. If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible.
