Nullsoft Winamp DLL gen_hotkeys.dll

3 Steps to Download and Fix Gen_hotkeys.dll DLL Errors

Last Updated: 11/28/2023
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gen_hotkeys.dll is considered a type of Winamp General Purpose Plug-in file. It is most-commonly used in Winamp developed by Nullsoft. It uses the DLL file extension and is considered a Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file.

The first version of gen_hotkeys.dll was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 10/18/2018 inside Winamp 5.8 beta build 3660. This file version is latest update offered from Nullsoft, according to our records.

This article discusses complete file details, DLL file troubleshooting instructions for problems with gen_hotkeys.dll, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview


General Information ✻
File Name: gen_hotkeys.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: Winamp General Purpose Plug-in
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Winamp SA
Software Program: Winamp
Legal Copyright: Copyright © 2003-2019 Winamp SA
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x0017
Entry Point: 0x21b1
Code Size: 12288
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What are gen_hotkeys.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library gen_hotkeys.dll Errors

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

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

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

You can uninstall Winamp 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 Winamp 5.8 beta build 3660 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Winamp 5.8 beta build 3660

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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 gen_hotkeys.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 gen_hotkeys.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 gen_hotkeys.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 gen_hotkeys.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free gen_hotkeys.dll files for every applicable version of Winamp. 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 gen_hotkeys.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Winamp folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Winamp\Plugins\
  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 gen_hotkeys.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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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying gen_hotkeys.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Nullsoft typically does not release Winamp 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 gen_hotkeys.dll and all other DLL files for Winamp. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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Qt5Widgets.dll C++ Application Development Framework Qt5 (5.11.1.0) 4514424 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\
pmp_p4s.dll Winamp Portable Device Plug-in Winamp (5,8,0,3660) 113664 C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-c..ri...

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File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
setupact.log Log Winamp 5.8 beta build 3660 23707 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
SA.DAT Game Data Winamp 5.8 beta build 3660 6 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
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BootCKCL.etl Microsoft Event Trace Log Winamp 5.8 beta build 3660 16777216 C:\Windows\System32\wdi\LogFiles\


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