DLL hell

Noun

 * 1)  Problems caused by incompatible versions of a DLL (dynamic-link library).
 * 2) * 2006, Nagel et al, Professional C# 2005
 * Another feature of Windows 2000 or later Windows operating systems that deals with DLL Hell is file protection: system DLLs are protected...
 * Another feature of Windows 2000 or later Windows operating systems that deals with DLL Hell is file protection: system DLLs are protected...

Related terms

 * dependency hell
 * callback hell