It happens that you seem to be using a computer a long time ago, all the main programs are known to you, even friends sometimes ask you to help me deal with this or that application, like here ...
In general, I think that you understand a similar feeling when you yourself are faced with a mess in the computer world. Once I was puzzled by the question of how to open a dll.
And the fact is that at that time I did not understand much about this issue. I have never seen files with such an extension, therefore, as you yourself probably understand, how to open a dll file was not discussed at all.
I sat down. I figured it out. Happened! I share my experience.
Section 1. How to open a dll : definition of a concept
As it turned out, files with this extension are a library. Honestly, if we delve into the etymological meaning, we learn that dll is an abbreviation that can be decrypted as the Dynamic Link Library, and in translation into our native language this means that a file of this format is really a special library containing various program codes and resources.
What is its unusualness? It has the ability to connect dynamically.
Anything can serve as a resource for such a file: images, text materials, audio files, videos, cursors, and many other elements used by applications installed on your computer.
But I would like to warn you right away ...
Before setting such a task and trying to open a dll, think about whether it is worth doing it. Why? After consulting with specialists, I found out that it is possible to view and modify files of this kind, but only with the help of special software. However, this should be done very carefully, as this may result in complete inoperability of programs using these files.
Section 2. How to open a dll . detailed instructions
The first way. Cygnys Hex Editor
In the computer world, there are special programs called disassemblers, and they allow not only access but also change the code of dll files. A completely logical question arises. Rather, even two.
- Where can I find and download such a program? What is it called?
- Is it possible to do this for free?
I answer immediately to both. There are a lot of similar applications. Personally, I use the free and highly effective version called Cygnys Hex Editor. The latter appealed to me for several reasons. First of all, due to its simple interface, and secondly, due to the fact that it does not require a tedious installation. To download it, you just need to use the direct link on the official website of the manufacturer.
Download and you can use it almost immediately. The information contained in the dll-file will open on a computer screen in a rather convenient way. At the same time and in the form of a table with a set of hexadecimal codes, and in a more familiar display - as text characters. You can familiarize yourself, study and, if necessary, make the necessary changes. Moreover, amendments made to one of the tables will simultaneously automatically change to the second. Convenient, right? No need to do any extra work.
The second way. Resource hacker
You can answer the question about how to open a dll for yourself otherwise. If you need to view and replace some resources in the files of your dynamic library, use some specialized program. Personally, I chose the Resource Hacker viewer for myself. With it, I can not only see and change the code inside the file, but also monitor the appearance of the resource that is created using the code. The interface of this program is very simple and understandable even for beginners. It allows you to replace not only an image, but also an audio or video file, with your own. Moreover, all this happens not even at the code level, but already at a higher level of objects. This application is also provided for free.