How To Fix IertUtil DLL Error

This error usually arises when the ietutil.dll file cannot be located. This file is critical in the operation of Internet Explorer, and without it IE cannot operate and so displays this error. If you receive one of these messages whilst attempting to operate Internet Explorer, it could well be that you are experiencing the iertutil.dll error.


What Causes The IertUtil.dll Error?

When the computer is experiencing this problem, the following message is displayed:
 

• "The ordinal 313 could not be located in the dynamic link library iertutil.dll"

Normally, the main cause of a problematic iertutil.dll is an issue with the Internet Explorer program. Common problems with this application occur when a file is missing or has simply been corrupted or damaged. When the file becomes faulty, the computer specifically Windows will have a hard time reading the file properly. Furthermore, errors with the file can also be triggered by errors in the registry. Users have to identify the source or sources of the problem to properly fix the issue. This can be done through the following steps discussed.

The way to fix iertutil.dll error is to first ensure that the iertutil file is placed into the "System32" folder of your PC. This can be done by first searching through your PC for the file (click "Start > Search") and then find the iertutil.dll file. After the file has been located, you then need to copy it and paste it into C:\Windows\System32, which will allow your computer to correctly read the settings it needs to run. After that, you may wish to also manually replace the iertutil.dll file with one from the Internet, ensuring that the file is up to date and able to run correctly.

If the error messages continue to pop-up on the screen every time you want to run a program then it is almost certainly the problem with the program. In order to repair iertutil.dll error, you also have to repair the Windows registry by removing all the invalid entries. But this process is so risky and precarious as well since you can also delete some important files of registry which can further cause major problems to your computer.