Betternet Betternet DLL Foundation.Common.dll

Foundation.Common.dll DLL Errors: Download and Troubleshoot

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
[Time to Read Article: 5 minutes]

Foundation.Common.dll uses the DLL file extension, which is more specifically known as a Foundation.Common file. It is classified as a Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file, created for Betternet by Betternet.

Foundation.Common.dll was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 11/16/2018 with Hotspot Shield Elite 7.15.1. The latest version update [v5.1.0] for Betternet was 5.1 released on 05/22/2019.

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

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

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

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Betternet Technologies Inc.
Software Program:	Betternet
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 2019 Betternet Technologies Inc., All Rights Reserved

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	Neutral
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x80bae
Code Size:	519168
Assembly Version:	5.1.0.33480

View Other Foundation.Common.dll Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	517 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:11:06 06:16:54+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2019:04:20 01:36:08+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	6.0
Code Size:	519168
Initialized Data Size:	2560
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x80bae
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	5.1.0.0
Product Version Number:	5.1.0.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	Neutral
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Betternet Technologies Inc.
File Description:	Foundation.Common
File Version:	5.1.0
Internal Name:	Foundation.Common.dll
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 2019 Betternet Technologies Inc., All Rights Reserved
Product Name:	Betternet
Product Version:	5.1.0
Comments:
Legal Trademarks:

^✻ Portions of file data provided by Exiftool (Phil Harvey) distributed under the Perl Artistic License.

Optional Offer for WinThruster by Solvusoft | EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall

What are Foundation.Common.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library Foundation.Common.dll Errors

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

Access Violation at address - Foundation.Common.dll.
Foundation.Common.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Program Files (x86)\Betternet\5.1.0\Foundation.Common.dll.
Cannot register Foundation.Common.dll.
Cannot start Betternet. A required component is missing: Foundation.Common.dll. Please install Betternet again.
Failed to load Foundation.Common.dll.
The application has failed to start because Foundation.Common.dll was not found.
The file Foundation.Common.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because Foundation.Common.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

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

Optional Offer for WinThruster by Solvusoft | EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall

How to Fix Foundation.Common.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 Foundation.Common.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 Foundation.Common.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Betternet 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 Betternet 5.1 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Betternet 5.1

Betternet

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 Foundation.Common.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 Foundation.Common.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

Optional Offer for WinThruster by Solvusoft | EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Betternet\5.1.0\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\
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 Foundation.Common.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.

Optional Offer for WinThruster by Solvusoft | EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall

Download Foundation.Common.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

Betternet 5.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

Foundation.Common.dll

5.1.0.0

5.1.0

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Betternet
Software Version:	5.1.0.0
File Version:	5.1.0
File Size:	529104
File Date:	11/06/2019
MD5 Checksum:	00714e892f042cdbf823fd01fa718ed8
SHA1 Checksum:	987541755e0c27c888b5726754884ca80439975d
SHA256 Checksum:	934bcff202a55da66890863b4858c0f2e025f7714c3178045c12e917860865ae
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Betternet\5.1.0\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	2560
Linker Version:	6.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/06/2019

Hotspot Shield Elite 7.15.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

Foundation.Common.dll

8.2.1.11246

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Hotspot Shield
Software Version:	8.2.1.11246
File Version:	8.2.1.11246
File Size:	533376
File Date:	10/31/2019
MD5 Checksum:	766b617526b5693114c5d08e016e7975
SHA1 Checksum:	df9e7b24285672b452c760f222d266e64648e58f
SHA256 Checksum:	4a6b6eecc5c7fa5d41980b764ead5cde3081d2fbf1c860b8e911cddd7e366c90
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\bin\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	2560
Linker Version:	6.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/31/2019

Optional Offer for WinThruster by Solvusoft | EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall

Files Related to Foundation.Common.dll

DLL Files Related to Foundation.Common.dll

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
osfproxyimm.dll	Microsoft Office component	Microsoft Office (16.0.12130.20068)	57160	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\
Unity.Abstractions.dll	Unity.Abstractions	Unity.Abstractions (3.3.1)	86224	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
EntCommon.dll	Microsoft Entertainment Shared Platform	Entertainment Platform (10.19072.141100000-19072)	5704704	C:\Windows\Panther\
clrcompression.dll	Dynamic Link Library	Microsoft® .NET Framework (4.6.27004.01 built by: dlab14-DDVSOWINAGE013.)	69888	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\...
System.Core.ni.dll	Dynamic Link Library	Betternet 5.1	2305024	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\

Other Files Related to Foundation.Common.dll

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
symbol.ttf	TrueType Font	Betternet 5.1	70128	C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Office.O...
setupact.log	Log	Betternet 5.1	153652	C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
api-ms-win-core-synch-...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	20088	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
EtwRTEventLog-Applicat...	Microsoft Event Trace Log	Betternet 5.1	4032	C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\
EtwRTDiagLog.etl	Microsoft Event Trace Log	Betternet 5.1	5008	C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\

Optional Offer for WinThruster by Solvusoft | EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall

Browse Other File Extensions in Alphabetical Order : # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

You are downloading trial software. The purchase of a one-year software subscription at the price of $29.97 USD is required to unlock all software features. Subscription auto-renews at the end of the term (Learn more). By clicking the "Start Download" button above and installing "Software", I acknowledge I have read and agree to the Solvusoft End User License Agreement and Privacy Policy.