Dynamic Libraries

.dll on Windows.

When attempting to locate a DLL, Windows will use the following search order:

1. The directory from which the application loaded.

2. The system directory C:\Windows\System32 for 64-bit systems.

3. The 16-bit system directory C:\Windows\System (not supported on 64-bit systems)

4. The Windows directory.

5. Any directories that are listed in the PATH environment variable.