Skip to main content

Common Dll's

Windows Dll's​

Kernel32.dll​

core functions like read write memory, files and hardware

Advapi32.dll​

more advanced core features like the service manager and the registry

User32.dll​

user-interface (UI) features like buttons bars and other components

GDI32.dll​

functions for displaying and manipulating graphics

NTdll.dll​

The DLL serves as the interface for the Windows kernel. It is usually not directly loaded from the application, but indirectly from the Kernel32.dll. If it is directly imported, it could be because the program is attempting to use features that are not typically available for Windows programs. Certain tasks, such as hiding functionalities or manipulating processes, can be accomplished through the DLL.

WSock32.dll & Ws2_32.dll​

These are networking DLLs. A program that uses them is likely to connect to a network or perform network-related tasks.

Wininet.dll​

The DLL provides advanced networking implementations for protocols including FTP, HTTP, and NTP.