subject: How Should I Resolve CoreFoundation Error [print this page] How Should I Resolve CoreFoundation Error
CoreFoundation.dll is a Dynamic Link Library (dll) file used by Apple software, such as MobileMe & iTunes. This file is responsible for helping control the various pieces of data & other important elements of the applications it's used on, allowing your PC to run the programs as smoothly and reliably as possible. Unfortunately, it also causes a lot of errors for your system, and needs to be fixed in a reliable & effective way.
CoreFoundation.dll is normally shown in this format:
"Corefoundation.dll is missing"
"Corefoundation.dll could not be found. Try reinstalling [application name]"
One of the first things to do when the file becomes problematic is to reinstall the current Apple software or the existing iTunes application. Other applications where the problem might show include: Quick Time, Safari, RealPlyer, Mobileme among others, and so it's worth checking them all.
To reinstall applications, they have to be removed first. To do this, use these steps:
l Click Add/Remove Program utility in Windows.
l Go to Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
l Find the necessary application/s from the list and then select them.
l Choose Remove or Uninstall. If there are multiple programs to reinstall then they have to be removed one by one.
Follow instructions for removal and then restart the computer. Reinstall the application once more. Reinstallation may not be enough though. The applications also need to be updated to make sure that they won't experience any errors. Apple usually provides updates on their website so browsing through this can help to find the necessary upgrades you need.
If it still appears, then you should look at replacing this file on your system with one that's downloadable from the Internet, followed by cleaning out the registry of your system. This will do 2 things for your system - firstly, it will replace the CoreFoundation.dll file on your computer with one which is brand new and fresh on your PC. This will allow Windows to read the file and should stop the error from occurring. Cleaning the registry will then make sure that the file is correctly being read on your system & that it's not being stored in an erroneous way.
