Error: COMCTL32.dll Not Found/Missing

The full name of COMCTL32.dll is Common Controls Library.

Some users received the Verifying shim SBAT data failed error after installing Win 11 August 2024 update KB5041585.

Here is how to fix it.

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How to Fix COMCTL32.dll Not Found Windows 10

Fix 1.

Update Windows

Windows updates often contain many fixes related to corrupted ormissing DLL filesand other configs.

If not, you should update it to the latest version and peek if the error disappears.

check for updates

Fix 2.

Fix 3.

In the Windows search box, typeCreate a restore pointand then open it.

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In the new window, choose theSystem Restoreoption under theSystem Protectiontab.

Will System Restore recover deleted files?

This post shows you the answer and introduces how to recover permanently deleted files.

run SFC scan

Fix 4.

Fix 5.

If yes, you’re free to right-punch it to restore it.

Will System Restore Recover Deleted Files Windows 11/10/8/7?

Now you should know how to resolve this problem.

Just try the approaches listed above.