Fix Sidebar.adml Errors

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing Sidebar.adml files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent Sidebar.adml file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

Sidebar.adml file Group Policy Language-Specific Administrative Template. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Windows software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of Sidebar.adml related errors on your device. You can also download Sidebar.adml file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 8.1, Windows 8

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Fix Sidebar.adml errors

1 Information about Sidebar.adml file
2 Errors related to Sidebar.adml file
3 How to fix Sidebar.adml related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download Sidebar.adml

4.1 List of Sidebar.adml file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Sidebar.adml
File extension	ADML
Type	System
Description	Group Policy Language-Specific Administrative Template

Software
Program	Windows 10
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	10

Details
File size	2181
Oldest file	2006-11-02
MIME type	application/xml

Most common Sidebar.adml file related problems

There are various types of errors related to Sidebar.adml file. Sidebar.adml file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to Sidebar.adml file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

Sidebar.adml is corrupted
Sidebar.adml cannot be located
Runtime Error - Sidebar.adml
Sidebar.adml file error
Sidebar.adml file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register Sidebar.adml file:
Sidebar.adml file could not be loaded
Sidebar.adml file doesn't exist

Sidebar.adml

Application could not be started because Sidebar.adml file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to Sidebar.adml can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing Sidebar.adml file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix Sidebar.adml errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

Sidebar.adml file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with Sidebar.adml file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to Sidebar.adml file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of Sidebar.adml or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to Sidebar.adml file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the Sidebar.adml file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the Sidebar.adml file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the Sidebar.adml file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace Sidebar.adml file

The last solution is to manually download and replace Sidebar.adml file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded Sidebar.adml file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of Sidebar.adml file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions\en-US\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions\en-US\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions\en-US\
Windows 8.1: ---
Windows 8: ---

If the steps did not solve your Sidebar.adml file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename Sidebar.adml

System Windows 10

File size 2181 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

Download

File details
	MD5	ff097ecd6b6d14beeb70b111deb1ee8c
	SHA1	2ae1d93696a7892254d05d9c73b21360b056edae
	SHA256	70198bcd06b06cbbfbe1ccdddc0815d3bb2239cad51403e32340c20b892a06d9
	CRC32	7724a43f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions\en-US\

Filename Sidebar.adml

System Windows 7

File size 3172 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

Download

File details
	MD5	9309e070cf30441526694187a007a3e7
	SHA1	7ad9054d6f92959d6bb3fa1f9019a759e6440ab2
	SHA256	4820c8146ba6b936a490b672549d54e072c64c80e4ff0ee2a0cc5c74c1545977
	CRC32	a07b1e45
	Example file location	C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions\en-US\

Filename Sidebar.adml

System Windows Vista

File size 3213 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e86e3112c6f4e566852257a9bbc5ecb8
	SHA1	c93697a737c37c34e7f6b3954763e8a882d9b87f
	SHA256	b136cac44dbcbaac10849448f3dbe8e2f31a9cc12f198535eab9145773b06c1d
	CRC32	a63be5bd
	Example file location	C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions\en-US\

Filename Sidebar.adml

System Windows 8.1

File size 2181 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

Download

File details
	MD5	ff097ecd6b6d14beeb70b111deb1ee8c
	SHA1	2ae1d93696a7892254d05d9c73b21360b056edae
	SHA256	70198bcd06b06cbbfbe1ccdddc0815d3bb2239cad51403e32340c20b892a06d9
	CRC32	7724a43f
	Example file location	---

Filename Sidebar.adml

System Windows 8

File size 2181 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

Download

File details
	MD5	ff097ecd6b6d14beeb70b111deb1ee8c
	SHA1	2ae1d93696a7892254d05d9c73b21360b056edae
	SHA256	70198bcd06b06cbbfbe1ccdddc0815d3bb2239cad51403e32340c20b892a06d9
	CRC32	7724a43f
	Example file location	---