System DLL 'dll' could not be loaded (Error 298)

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This page is specific to the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Language Reference for Office 2010.

A .dll file provided by the operating system; for example, DDEML.DLL, VERSION.DLL, or WINSPOOL.DRV couldn't be found. This error has the following causes and solutions:

  • The file isn't on the proper path. Ensure the DLL is on the Windows System path.

  • The DLL is corrupted or was deleted. Reload the DLL.

  • There isn't enough memory or swap space. Try to free up some memory by closing other applications.