Corel PaintShop Pro DLL CmdExternal.dll

Fix, Download, and Update CmdExternal.dll

Last Updated: 11/29/2023
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CmdExternal.dll, also known as a PSP External DLL file, was created by Corel for the development of Corel PaintShop Pro. DLL files fall under under the Win64 DLL (Dynamic link library) file type category.

The first version of CmdExternal.dll was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 08/08/2019 inside PaintShop Pro 2020. According to our records, this is the primary and most recent file release from Corel.

Please see below for more detailed information, DLL file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of CmdExternal.dll.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	CmdExternal.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	PSP External DLL
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Corel Software, Inc.
Software Program:	Corel PaintShop Pro
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (C) 1999-2019 Corel, Inc.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0xd7e0
Code Size:	61952

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File Info	Description
File Size:	151 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:10:09 14:01:11+00:00
File Type:	Win64 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
Time Stamp:	2019:07:12 18:15:19+00:00
PE Type:	PE32+
Linker Version:	11.0
Code Size:	61952
Initialized Data Size:	89088
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0xd7e0
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	22.0.0.1
Product Version Number:	22.0.0.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Corel Software, Inc.
File Description:	PSP External DLL
File Version:	22.0.0.1
Internal Name:	CMDEXTERNAL
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (C) 1999-2019 Corel, Inc.
Product Name:	Corel PaintShop Pro
Product Version:	22.0
Legal Trademarks:	Corel Software, Inc.

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What are CmdExternal.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library CmdExternal.dll Errors

CmdExternal.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like CmdExternal.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. PaintShop Pro) could share the same CmdExternal.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 CmdExternal.dll is attempted to be loaded either when PaintShop Pro is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common CmdExternal.dll errors include:

Access Violation at address - CmdExternal.dll.
CmdExternal.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel PaintShop Pro 2020 (64-bit)\Commands\CmdExternal.dll.
Cannot register CmdExternal.dll.
Cannot start PaintShop Pro. A required component is missing: CmdExternal.dll. Please install PaintShop Pro again.
Failed to load CmdExternal.dll.
The application has failed to start because CmdExternal.dll was not found.
The file CmdExternal.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because CmdExternal.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your CmdExternal.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with PaintShop Pro), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, CmdExternal.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading PaintShop Pro, system crash while loading CmdExternal.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.

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How to Fix CmdExternal.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 CmdExternal.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):

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

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

Step 2: If recently installed PaintShop Pro (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling PaintShop Pro software.

You can uninstall PaintShop Pro software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for PaintShop Pro 2020 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall PaintShop Pro software.

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

PaintShop Pro 2020

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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 CmdExternal.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

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

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

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your CmdExternal.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 CmdExternal.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free CmdExternal.dll files for every applicable version of PaintShop Pro. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download CmdExternal.dll Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate PaintShop Pro folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel PaintShop Pro 2020 (64-bit)\Commands\
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 CmdExternal.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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Download CmdExternal.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying CmdExternal.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Corel typically does not release PaintShop Pro 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 CmdExternal.dll and all other DLL files for PaintShop Pro. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

PaintShop Pro 2020

PaintShop Pro 2020

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

CmdExternal.dll

22.0.0.0

22.0.0.1

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Corel PaintShop Pro
Software Version:	22.0.0.0
File Version:	22.0.0.1
File Size:	155000
File Date:	10/09/2019
MD5 Checksum:	bd6d4dc53361171281033639e1303e94
SHA1 Checksum:	9cb59770f9903944508c1e0d26e8053b4c0da161
SHA256 Checksum:	7be4e92b50d1e201ade18b16e7d98d4c532f4095cd33682f5d59485b999e77b7
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel PaintShop Pro 202 ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	89088
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/09/2019

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CmdPluginHostRC.dll	PSP Plugin Host DLL	Corel PaintShop Pro (22.0)	10616	C:\Program Files\Windows NT\Pinball\
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