can't open dll files

what if any program would i use to open a dll file? Any help would be much appreciated. Gavin

 

Welcome to Computer Help Forums, gavin!

There are many .dll (dynamic link library) files and they all serve different purposes. The are not designed to be "opened" in the traditional sense. What are you trying to accomplish?

 

I have a patch for a program but when i go to apply it wont let me access the dll file just an error message Can't create fil Access is denied. By the way thanks for quick reply
Gav

 

Without knowing more, my guess is that windows is doing you a favor. There is probably a way around this but I would avoid it like the plague. A reputable patch issued by a program publisher would probably allow for the .dll issue.

 

thanks for info but I actually fixed prob myself(should read instructions properly hey?) thanks everyone for your help Gavin

 

Well glad of that Gavin feel free to post any other concerns that may arise!

 

Replacing a dll file in the way you have described is normally for software 'obtained' illegally.
or 'patching' a game so that a CD/DVD is not needed.

While I will not preach to you, be very careful when you decide to use other peoples 'hacks' as they are often riddled with spyware and Virus's

 

I was going to say the same Dalo, but wasn't fully sure of the OP's intentions. But yes, the general reason for manually replacing a DLL is to 'crack' a program so no registration is required, or to 'upgrade' from a trial to a full version etc, and these, 99% of the time can contain malicious code.