Qt5quick.dll: What is it & How to Fix Errors Related to it?

Many of our readers have reported getting The program can’t start because qt5quick.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem while launching an app or program. If you are one of them, this guide can help!

What is Qt5quick.dll?

Qt5quick.dll is a Dynamic Link Library file related to Qt 5, a cross-platform C++ application development framework developed by QT Company Ltd.

You may encounter the Qt5quick.dll missing error when the DLL file is corrupted or accidentally deleted, the system files are damaged, or the affected app is missing some installation files.

To fix it, first, reboot your computer, then ensure there are no pending Windows updates. Now, go to Recycle Bin to ensure the file is not accidentally deleted, and run a full system scan using a reliable third-party antivirus tool.

How can I fix the Qt5quick.dll is missing error?

1. Download a DLL fixer tool

DLL files are important system files needed to help apps function properly. If it goes missing or deleted, the apps depending on it will not be able to launch or work correctly.

You can reinstall the affected apps to try to fix it; however, if you want to resolve the issue quickly, we suggest you get a third-party DLL fixer tool instead. You can download & install any of the DLL fixers from the list, then run it to fix the issue.

2. Reinstall the affected app

1. Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
2. Locate Apps from the left pane and select Installed apps.
3. Look for the affected app, locate the three-dot icon, and select Uninstall from the context menu.
4. Click Uninstall again to confirm.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
6. Go to the official website and install the app again.

3. Reregistering the DLL file

1. Press the Windows key, type cmd in the search box, and click Run as administrator from the list of options to launch Command Prompt with elevated rights.
2. Copy & paste the following command to re-register the Qt5quick.dll file, and press Enter: regsvr32 Qt5quick.dll
3. Click OK to confirm when prompted, then restart your computer to let the changes take effect.

Reregistering the DLL file can help you fix this issue, provided the file is on your computer.

4. Run SFC & DISM scans

1. Press the Windows key, type cmd in the search box, and click Run as administrator from the list of options to launch Command Prompt with administrator privileges.
2. Copy & paste the following command to scan and repair the damaged or missing system files, and hit Enter: sfc /scannow
3. Wait for the scan to be executed, and if you still see the DLL missing error, type the following command to repair the Windows system image files via Windows Update, then press Enter: Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
4. Let the command be executed successfully, then reboot your computer to save the changes.

5. Restore your PC to an older version

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run window.
2. Type rstrui and click OK to open the System Restore window.
3. The System Restore wizard will launch, select Choose a different restore point and click Next.
4. From the list of available restore points, choose either the oldest or the one created before you saw the Qt5quick.dll missing error, then click Next to proceed.
5. Click Finish to start the process.

Your Windows will restart and restore your system settings to the chosen point. If it fails and you see System Restore is Not Working after the restart, it could be due to power failure or antivirus interference; check out this guide to learn about other solutions.

6. Download the DLL file manually

NOTE

If none of the above steps worked for you and you are unsure about the DLL fixer tool, you can download the DLL file from a reliable third-party website, DLL-ME, which is verified and tested by WR experts.

1. Go to this DLL-ME website link to open the Qt5quick.dll page. Click the Download button.
2. You will be taken to another page to select the version you want to download. Then click the Select button, and on the following page, click Start Download.
3. A zip file will be downloaded; double-click the folder to open and locate the DLL file, then copy it.
4. Go to this path after replacing C with your system drive letter if it is not C for you: C:\WINDOWS\System32
5. Paste the DLL file and restart your PC to save the changes

In conclusion, to fix the Qt5quick.dll missing or not found error, you can reinstall the affected app, reregister the DLL file, download a third-party DLL fixer tool, restore corrupted or missing system files via SFC and DISM scans, download the DLL file manually, or restore system settings to an older version.

Do you often encounter missing DLL file issues in Windows 10 and want to avoid them? Check out this guide to learn the reasons and simple ways to fix it.

Before you go, don’t forget to read our detailed guide on steps to take if you encounter the shutil.dll missing from your computer error. We have also covered the WLXPhotoBase.dll missing issue in a separate guide.

If you have suggestions or questions about this DLL error, feel free to mention them in the comments section below. We will be happy to interact.