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How to Download and Fix Ldm.dll DLL Errors

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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ldm.dll, also known as a ldm.dll file, was created by Light Downloader for the development of ldm.dll. DLL files fall under under the Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file type category.

The first version of ldm.dll for AOMEI Partition Assistant Standard Edition 8.4 was seen on 08/05/2019 in Windows 10. The latest file update released for Light Downloader 2.6.8 was on 02/20/2012 [file version 3.1].

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple DLL file troubleshooting, and list of free ldm.dll downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	ldm.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	ldm.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:	LightDownloader.COM
Software Program:	ldm.dll
Legal Copyright:	LightDownloader.COM

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x2b4d1
Code Size:	200704

View Other ldm.dll Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	308 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:01 22:14:42+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2012:02:19 16:58:28+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	6.0
Code Size:	200704
Initialized Data Size:	118784
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x2b4d1
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	3.1.0.0
Product Version Number:	3.1.0.0
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:	LightDownloader.COM
File Description:	ldm.dll
File Version:	3.1
Internal Name:
Legal Copyright:	LightDownloader.COM
Product Name:	ldm.dll
Product Version:	3.1
Comments:
Legal Trademarks:
Private Build:

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What are ldm.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library ldm.dll Errors

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

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

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

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

You can uninstall Light Downloader 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 Light Downloader 2.6.8 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Light Downloader 2.6.8

Light Downloader

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 ldm.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 ldm.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 ldm.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 ldm.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free ldm.dll files for every applicable version of Light Downloader. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\AOMEI Backupper\Winpe64\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\AOMEI Backupper\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\AOMEI Partition Assistant\ddm\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Light Downloader\
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 ldm.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 ldm.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

AOMEI Backupper 5.3

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

ldm.dll

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	92248
File Date:	11/26/2019
MD5 Checksum:	8055e012d9c30e04983a640d224f71e1
SHA1 Checksum:	d863e7b062da7361eb70bb44d18e4c027dfd60ee
SHA256 Checksum:	d5677977ab4b58fd0f57ba2b146866d6ac0c090215198b3e950eb1b61b75d873
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\AOMEI Backupper\Winpe64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	17920
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.2
File Modification Date/Time:	11/26/2019

ldm.dll

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	87128
File Date:	11/26/2019
MD5 Checksum:	a3d5b17243b0a360207d9919dae5bcb8
SHA1 Checksum:	512f1df185d69bcf1a448cbfdeeb399690a362a4
SHA256 Checksum:	30f3f15d62528a3e1edd02c718fb4435e7e9b297505741a592a7e3f38477a1e4
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\AOMEI Backupper\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	20480
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/26/2019

AOMEI Partition Assistant Standard Edition 8.4

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

ldm.dll

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	118784
File Date:	10/16/2019
MD5 Checksum:	954ca027e85c7bf5b9d02b4354af35eb
SHA1 Checksum:	6405a1f9eab3416834b6ab00b74570cd0f9f9706
SHA256 Checksum:	ad7c0349dc17e07485fee7ee2382d6398d2309f0fcb9620f04db240776905fd8
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\AOMEI Partition Assista ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	28672
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/16/2019

Light Downloader 2.6.8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

ldm.dll

3.1.0.0

3.1

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	ldm.dll
Software Version:	3.1.0.0
File Version:	3.1
File Size:	315392
File Date:	02/01/2020
MD5 Checksum:	f57c17f082ba3e111f21b4d9bec85f46
SHA1 Checksum:	4d5c782f42662b77682a65113b77c11081c26774
SHA256 Checksum:	f6c5308f2fc85feaf80c116346df1c02c6658dacd2c9b0fbd28543ef4d22becc
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Light Downloader\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	118784
Linker Version:	6.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	02/01/2020

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api-ms-win-core-file-l...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	11112	C:\Windows\System32\

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CBS.log	Log	Light Downloader 2.6.8	879767	C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
setupact.log	Log	Light Downloader 2.6.8	62521	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
setupapi.dev.log	Log	Light Downloader 2.6.8	684126	C:\Windows\inf\
WmiApRpl.h	C/C++/Objective-C Header	Light Downloader 2.6.8	3444	C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\
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