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[Solved] Problem Starting HPStatusBL.dll

Fix the "There was a problem starting HPStatusBL.dll — The specified module could not be found" error that appears at Windows startup.

Blackwood IT
Blackwood IT Managed IT Support · Wolverhampton
Updated June 2026
Applies to: Windows 10Windows 11HP Printers
HPStatusBL.dll error on Windows startup
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This error appears at startup when Windows tries to run an HP printer monitor shortcut that points to a DLL file that no longer exists. The fix takes less than a minute.

1

Open the Startup folder

Press Windows Key + R, type the following and press Enter:

shell:startup
Run shell:startup to open the Windows startup folder
2

Delete the HP Monitor Ink Alert shortcut

Find the HP Monitor Ink Alert shortcut and delete it.

HP Monitor Ink Alert shortcut in the Windows startup folder
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Error gone

Restart your computer — the HPStatusBL.dll error will no longer appear at startup. Your HP printer will continue to work normally.

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Frequently asked questions

What causes the HPStatusBL.dll error on startup? +

The error occurs because Windows is trying to run an HP printer monitor shortcut in the Startup folder that references a DLL file which no longer exists — typically after HP software has been uninstalled or updated.

Will removing the HP Monitor Ink Alert shortcut affect my printer? +

No. Removing the shortcut only prevents the ink alert monitor from running at startup. Your HP printer will continue to function normally for printing.

Where is the Windows Startup folder? +

You can access the Windows Startup folder quickly by pressing Windows Key + R and typing shell:startup. It is located at C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup.

How do I stop a program from running at Windows startup? +

You can remove startup programs either by deleting their shortcut from the Startup folder (shell:startup) or by disabling them in Task Manager under the Startup tab.