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How to Download Polly.dll and Fix DLL Error Messages

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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Polly.dll uses the DLL file extension, which is more specifically known as a Polly file. It is classified as a Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file, created for Polly by Betternet.

Polly.dll was initially released with Hotspot Shield Elite 7.15.1 on 11/16/2018 for the Windows 10 Operating System. The most recent release for Betternet 5.1 launched on 05/22/2019 [version 7.1.0.0 release].

Please continue reading to find your correct Polly.dll file version download (free), detailed file information, and DLL file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	Polly.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Polly
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
Comments:	Polly is a library that allows developers to express resilience and transient fault handling policies such as Retry, Circuit Breaker, Timeout, Bulkhead Isolation, and Fallback in a fluent and thread-safe manner.
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	App vNext
Software Program:	Polly
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (c) 2019, App vNext

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	Neutral
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x4271a
Code Size:	264192
Assembly Version:	7.0.0.0

View Other Polly.dll Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	267 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:11:06 06:16:56+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2040:10:06 23:27:16+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	48.0
Code Size:	264192
Initialized Data Size:	2048
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x4271a
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	7.1.0.0
Product Version Number:	7.1.0.0
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:	App vNext
File Description:	Polly
File Version:	7.1.0.0
Internal Name:	Polly.dll
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (c) 2019, App vNext
Product Name:	Polly
Product Version:	7.1.0.0+521728bc19d8390a9dd043d77b13096d3b49326e
Comments:	Polly is a library that allows developers to express resilience and transient fault handling policies such as Retry, Circuit Breaker, Timeout, Bulkhead Isolation, and Fallback in a fluent and thread-safe manner.

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What are Polly.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library Polly.dll Errors

Polly.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like Polly.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 Polly.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 Polly.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Betternet is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common Polly.dll errors include:

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

Your Polly.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, Polly.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Betternet, system crash while loading Polly.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 Polly.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 Polly.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 Polly.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 Polly.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 Polly.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 Polly.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 Polly.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Polly.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 Polly.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 Polly.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 Polly.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying Polly.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 Polly.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

Polly.dll

7.1.0.0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Polly
Software Version:	7.1.0.0
File Version:	7.1.0.0
File Size:	273104
File Date:	11/06/2019
MD5 Checksum:	02c0f761a83146ad2dbffd75536f2aaa
SHA1 Checksum:	ad117f0225207450685bc1d8ddd51484b066569b
SHA256 Checksum:	c666fd5431f7b1e75a4885445e72bb2eee1b5ec397c4269d0e161debf2ce38e0
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:	2048
Linker Version:	48.0
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

Polly.dll

7.1.0.0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Polly
Software Version:	7.1.0.0
File Version:	7.1.0.0
File Size:	273280
File Date:	10/31/2019
MD5 Checksum:	f6c1a626762cd0a5457f1838ffc01ce8
SHA1 Checksum:	32708f2e3bb1fb786840d79dd77b784b36b5382f
SHA256 Checksum:	39235f3914910914d55502f936b8ddad9414dd0888e1f15893dba86d9eff8fb0
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:	2048
Linker Version:	48.0
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

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