How to Download DirectShowLib.dll and Fix DLL Error Messages

Last Updated: 12/01/2024
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DirectShowLib.dll is considered a type of DirectShow Net Library file. It is most-commonly used in Release Version developed by ToneThis. It uses the DLL file extension and is considered a Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file.

The initial introduction of DirectShowLib.dll released in ToneThis Ringtone Maker 3.6 was for Windows 10 on 08/27/2010. This file version is latest update offered from ToneThis, according to our records.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting DLL file problems with DirectShowLib.dll, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: DirectShowLib.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: DirectShow Net Library
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
Comments: .NET Interfaces for calling DirectShow. See http://directshownet.sourceforge.net/
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Release Version
Legal Copyright: GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1
Developer: ToneThis
Software: ToneThis Ringtone Maker
Software Version: 3.6
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: Neutral
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x2aebe
Code Size: 167936
Assembly Version: 1.2.0.0


What are DirectShowLib.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library DirectShowLib.dll Errors

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

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

Step 2: If recently installed ToneThis Ringtone Maker (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling ToneThis Ringtone Maker software.

You can uninstall ToneThis Ringtone Maker 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 ToneThis Ringtone Maker 3.6 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall ToneThis Ringtone Maker software.

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

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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 DirectShowLib.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 DirectShowLib.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 DirectShowLib.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 DirectShowLib.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free DirectShowLib.dll files for every applicable version of ToneThis Ringtone Maker. 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 DirectShowLib.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate ToneThis Ringtone Maker folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\ToneThis\
  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 DirectShowLib.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 DirectShowLib.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


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

Windows 10


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