GameSpyLanJoin_MP_Demo.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like GameSpyLanJoin_MP_Demo.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like dpnsvr.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Battlefield 1942) could share the same GameSpyLanJoin_MP_Demo.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 GameSpyLanJoin_MP_Demo.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Battlefield 1942 is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common GameSpyLanJoin_MP_Demo.dll errors include:
- Access Violation at address - GameSpyLanJoin_MP_Demo.dll.
- GameSpyLanJoin_MP_Demo.dll could not be found.
- Cannot find C:\Program Files (x86)\EA GAMES\Battlefield 1942 Multiplayer Demo\MultiplayerServers\GameSpyLanJoin_MP_Demo.dll.
- Cannot register GameSpyLanJoin_MP_Demo.dll.
- Cannot start Battlefield 1942. A required component is missing: GameSpyLanJoin_MP_Demo.dll. Please install Battlefield 1942 again.
- Failed to load GameSpyLanJoin_MP_Demo.dll.
- The application has failed to start because GameSpyLanJoin_MP_Demo.dll was not found.
- The file GameSpyLanJoin_MP_Demo.dll is missing or corrupt.
- This application failed to start because GameSpyLanJoin_MP_Demo.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.
Your GameSpyLanJoin_MP_Demo.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Battlefield 1942), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, GameSpyLanJoin_MP_Demo.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Battlefield 1942, system crash while loading GameSpyLanJoin_MP_Demo.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.