| File Type 1 |
Dynamic Link Library (Most common) |
| File Format |
File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Compiled set of procedures and/or drivers referenced by a software program; allows the application to access system functions and communicate with a printer or other peripheral devices.
Many DLL files are included with the Windows operating system, while others are often installed with Windows programs; modifying the contents of a DLL file may cause errors within the program that references the file; therefore, it is wise not to open or edit DLL files. |
| Program(s) that open dll files |
Mac: Referenced by some cross-platform applications
Windows: Typically should not be manually edited or opened; May be modified using Resource Hacker (ResHacker) |
| File Type 2 |
DLL Dynamic Web Page |
| File Format |
Standard File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Web page generated dynamically when accessed by a user; may incorporate server-side scripts, such as Perl or VB scripts that generate the HTML for the Web page.
Web pages with DLL file extensions are typically hosted on Microsoft IIS Web servers; the DLL extension must be mapped to the correct scripting engine on the server in order for the page to be processed correctly. |
| Program(s) that open dll files |
Mac / Windows: View in a Web browser |
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