This error indicates that you are trying to add protection to a .NET application using the Shell Method. However, we cannot load a DLL to make this happen.

You must ensure that the DinkeyAdd.NET.dll exists in the same directory as the DinkeyAdd32.dll file you are using.

If you are using DinkeyAdd64.dll then you need to make sure that DinkeyAdd.NET64.dll is in the same directory. This dll was not shipped prior to v7.4.0.4, so you will need to upgrade your Dinkey Pro/FD SDK if you are using a version earlier than that.