• A dynamic-link library (a.k.a. DLL) is an executable file that serves as a shared library of functions, which allows the computer the sharing of data and resources. A DLL file usually contains executable codes in Portable Executable format, which is shared by different applications, and is used by multiple applications simultaneously. DLLs usually contain data from the extensions.DLL,.EXE,.DRV,.OCX and. Some of the DLL files are in your computer as part of the installation of the Windows OS and/or the Windows-based applications, while others are created as you install certain applications, or as you run certain applications.
Dependency Walker is a free utility that scans any 32-bit or 64-bit Windows module (exe, dll, ocx, sys, etc.) and builds a hierarchical tree diagram of all dependent modules.
For instance, wsock32.dll is created with codes for sending data to the internet, its data is shared by your browser application, your e-mail management application, your instant messengers, etc.G.
The new home for Visual Studio documentation is on docs.microsoft.com. The latest version of this topic can be found. You can use the OLE/COM Object Viewer to view a control's interfaces. To use the OLE/COM Object Viewer • Start the OLE/COM Object Viewer (oleview.exe), which is located in the Program Files (x86) Windows Kits 8.0 bin x86 folder. • In the Object Classes, Grouped by Component category in the viewer, open the Automation Objects folder to view the registered Automation objects.
• Select one of the controls. Several tabs appear in the right pane; the interfaces that are implemented by the control are displayed on the Registry tab.