The root causes of DLL errors associated with ehiExtCOM.dll include a missing or corrupt MSDN Disc 3716 DLL file, or in some cases, a malware infection. If your DLL file is suffering from one of those troubles, replacing it with a fresh file should resolve the issue. As a supplemental troubleshooting step, we highly recommend cleaning up any invalid file path and DLL file extension references that could contribute to creating these ehiExtCOM.dll error messages.
DLL is utilized by the Dynamic Link Library format, which are types of System Files. Our database of ehiExtCOM.dll file versions for most Windows operating system releases (including %%os%%) can be found for download below. Certain files (such as ehiExtCOM.dll) may not be available currently in our directory for download, but can be requested via the "Request" button below. If you cannot find your version below, we recommend contacting Microsoft directly.
Once the file is successfully placed in the right location on you hard drive, these ehiExtCOM.dll issues should disappear. Running a quick verification test is highly recommend. To confim it's resolved, try starting up MSDN Disc 3716 to see if the error can be triggered.
"Application failed because ehiExtCOM.dll not found. Re-installing MSDN Disc 3716 may resolve the problem."
MSDN Disc 3716 ehiExtCOM.dll problems occur with installation, while ehiExtCOM.dll-related software runs, during shutdown or startup, or less-commonly during operating system updates. When seeing the ehiExtCOM.dll error, please record occurrences to troubleshoot MSDN Disc 3716, and to help Microsoft find the cause.
Source of EhiExtCOM.dll Errors
Corrupted and missing ehiExtCOM.dll files create most ehiExtCOM.dll-related errors. Commonly, MSDN Disc 3716 problems happen due to ehiExtCOM.dll being an externally-sourced file.
Improper computer shutdowns or malware-infected ehiExtCOM.dll files can cause issues with MSDN Disc 3716, leading to corrupt errors. File corruption of ehiExtCOM.dll loads it badly, leading to MSDN Disc 3716 errors.
In rare occasions, ehiExtCOM.dll errors with MSDN Disc 3716 are due to Windows registry faults. These ehiExtCOM.dll registry problems are due to broken MSDN Disc 3716 file references. Broken keys can be caused by a missing ehiExtCOM.dll, moved ehiExtCOM.dll, or an errant file path reference from unsuccessful install (or uninstall) of MSDN Disc 3716.
Specifically, ehiExtCOM.dll issues created by:
Corrupt or invalid ehiExtCOM.dll registry entry.
ehiExtCOM.dll file corrupted from malware infection.
ehiExtCOM.dll corrupted from hardware malfunction (Microsoft or other).
Different software install overwrote ehiExtCOM.dll version needed.
ehiExtCOM.dll maliciously (or mistakenly) deleted by different rogue or valid program.
Malicious uninstallation (or mistaken) of ehiExtCOM.dll by another software (not MSDN Disc 3716).