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What is NPGoogleUpdate3.dll and How to Fix its Errors
The DLL is a part of Google’s update plugin
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Published onSeptember 9, 2024
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TheNPGoogleUpdate3.dllfile, developed by Google, is used to update Google’s programs, includingGoogle Earth. On checking the file’sProperties, it should mention that the DLL is a copyright of Google.
On most PCs,NPGoogleUpdate3.dllis stored in one of the following locations (product versions may vary):C:\Program Files\Google\Update\1.3.24.15\npGoogleUpdate3.dllC:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\1.3.24.15\npGoogleUpdate3.dllC:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Google\Update\1.3.21.115\npGoogleUpdate3.dll
There are also reports of threat actors disguising malware and adware asNPGoogleUpdate3.dllor aGoogle Updateservice. Amongst these,DealPlyandBonanzaDealsare common examples. If your PC is infected, you will find aDealPly Live Servicerunning, or the DLL’s properties will readBonanzaDealsin theFile description.
How do I fix NPGoogleUpdate3.dll errors?
1. Use a DLL repair tool
The quickest solution when a Google program throws the missingNPGoogleUpdate3.dllerror is to use atop-rated DLL repair tool!
These scan the PC to identify missing or corrupt DLLs, and if any are found, fetch a copy from their database and replace the DLL file.
2. Update the affected application
Often, when a DLL file is not found, simply updating the program should do the trick. While updating, the program auto-checks for any missing critical files and downloads them to the relevant directory!
Remember, this doesn’t work with every app and you may, at times, encounter errors during the update process. In this case, manually fetching a copy of the DLL is the best option.
3. Reinstall the affected application
If you can’t identify the Google app that saysNPGoogleUpdate3.dllcan’t be found in Windows, start with the ones that were recently installed, updated, or modified. Because these are more likely to cause trouble!
Besides, if a quick reinstall doesn’t work, use aneffective software uninstallerto get rid of all leftover files and Registry entries, and then proceed with the reinstallation.
4. Restore and whitelist NPGoogleUpdate3.dll in your antivirus
Sometimes, third-party antiviruses can mistakeNPGoogleUpdate3.dllfor a threat and quarantine it, making the DLL inaccessible to the concerned program.
In this case, you will first have to unquarantine (restore) the DLL from within the antivirus solution’s dashboard and then whitelist it (exclude it from future scans).
Before you do, verify that the DLL was stored under a Google program’s directory and that it was published by Google!
5. Perform a system restore
As a last resort to allNPGoogleUpdate3.dllerrors, you can perform a system restore. This will revert all changes to the PC since the creation of therestore point, fixing any recent issues.
Can I safely delete NPGoogleUpdate3.dll?
You may be able to safely deleteNPGoogleUpdate3.dllwithout encountering errors while running Google’s apps. In all likelihood, it will only affect the concerned application’s ability to auto-update.
To be on the safe side, I recommend you go to the DLL’s storage location (mentioned earlier) > renameNPGoogleUpdate3.dlltoNPGoogleUpdate3-old.dll> restart the PC > launch the concerned program > check for any issues > if none are encountered > delete the DLL file.
As you can see, theNPGoogleUpdate3.dllfile is a part of the Google update plugin. In most cases, users discover the DLL file when it is marked as a threat while running a malware scan. If this happens, first verify whether the file was published by Google or is part of an adware, and then take the necessary measures.
Before you leave, discover expert tips tofix missing DLL errors in Windows!
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
