Dynamic Link Library (DLL): This refers to a file that contains executable code that can be used by many different programs at the same time. DLLs have great benefits to a systems storage structure and offer performance benefits as well. Once a program is activated, the DLL file for that program is executed giving the system the proper instruction for that program. If another program uses the same set of instructions, the same DLL will will execute the same instructions for that program. Having the DLL files saves the system from storing this information in a dedicated manor which creates a faster load time for the program and saves a lot of space on a systems hard drive. Dynamic link libraries are stored in files with the .DLL file extension.

 

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