In some cases, jvm.dll errors could indicate aregistryproblem, avirusor malware issue, or even ahardwarefailure.

The safest way to get a copy of jvm.dll is from its original source.

Restore jvm.dll from the Recycle Bin.

jvm dll error message

The easiest possible cause of a “missing” jvm.dll file is that you’ve mistakenly deleted it.

Download and install Java, which is the original source of the jvm.dll file.

Try your best to complete this step.

This should fix any “missing jvm.dll” errors since the DLL file comes with a Java installation.

Use theWindows offline installer packageif the download from the link above didn’t fix the error.

Run a virus/malware scan of your entire system.

Use System Restore to undo recent system changes.

Update the driversfor hardware devices that might be related to jvm.dll.

This DLL file may or may not be related to video cardsthis was just an example.

The key here is to pay very close attention to the context of the error and troubleshoot accordingly.

Install any available Windows updates.

Manyservice packsand other patches replace or update some of the hundreds of Microsoft distributed DLL files on your machine.

The jvm.dll file could be included in one of those updates.

Test your memoryand thentest your hard drive.

If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory orreplace the hard driveas soon as possible.

Use afree registry cleanerto repair jvm.dll related issues in the Windows Registry.

We rarely recommend the use of registry cleaners.

The option is included here as a “last resort” attempt before the destructive step coming up next.

Perform a clean installation of Windows.

This will erase everything from the hard drive and install a fresh copy of Windows.

If none of the steps above correct the jvm.dll error, this should be your next course of action.

All the information on your hard drive will be erased during this step.

Troubleshoot for a hardware problem if any jvm.dll errors persist.

After a clean install of Windows, your DLL problem can only be hardware related.

Jvm.dll Errors

There are several ways jvm.dll errors can show up on your gear.

The context of the error is an important piece of information that will be helpful while solving the problem.