dbgeng.dll - How to Fix? Download Now

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing dbgeng.dll 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 dbgeng.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

dbgeng.dll file Windows Symbolic Debugger Engine. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of dbgeng.dll related errors on your device. You can also download dbgeng.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

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

User popularity

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

4 Download dbgeng.dll

4.1 List of dbgeng.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	dbgeng.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Symbolic Debugger Engine

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common dbgeng.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to dbgeng.dll file. dbgeng.dll 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 dbgeng.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

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

dbgeng.dll

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

Problems related to dbgeng.dll 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 dbgeng.dll 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 dbgeng.dll errors in just few steps?

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

dbgeng.dll 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 dbgeng.dll 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 dbgeng.dll 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 dbgeng.dll 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 dbgeng.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the dbgeng.dll 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 dbgeng.dll 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 dbgeng.dll 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 dbgeng.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace dbgeng.dll 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 dbgeng.dll file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your dbgeng.dll 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 dbgeng.dll

System Windows 10

File size 4559360 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	029298409dc5895ffc086d373b48ce4f
	SHA1	acbf393a2e8efb8e1fa3af92c1bb43f46ebb478b
	SHA256	6a598462b38b3adb273d402898705d2bd9da7cfc76ff46fbefdf9f738b34fe8b
	CRC32	e225022a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dbgeng.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 2984448 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	ac24c5532e6b92b1a63f1e6e15e3c751
	SHA1	feffc4c4786ffff035c8704e96e48a23247d42db
	SHA256	b49b09ae1cd692345715a38954acd2854ec702cac048569ea240a378f385a4f9
	CRC32	3f229c7e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dbgeng.dll

System Windows 8

File size 2659328 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	ef088d55166aad7557b1d22c89e31219
	SHA1	1006586c27b980414c03e2c359077f37e8056db0
	SHA256	4fdbc4a28b0f01a2e610735e53dc29a3fc4bb289e9b9d97117c0a2b14f79e5fb
	CRC32	a2de0791
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dbgeng.dll

System Windows 7

File size 2522624 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	8e8c92dd50f6b34907813afdc0c8f7dd
	SHA1	95b28a077bc256eda1692ed4c5f1e8d75d1cbc3b
	SHA256	ef7ff7cfaeb5d930eb96b5f81bd60ee23692e24a31650ca72b25164d20f2dae4
	CRC32	05c50eda
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename dbgeng.dll

System Windows 7

File size 3391488 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	990ea3103e06d68ce0e755a9c3d70107
	SHA1	55e633666cd73ac1fad12c6a78ed8256fbe84593
	SHA256	39ac7f6d2a348ba50c3fbf50e23eafedae232f0fa2f82937f18934e2d7c53cb7
	CRC32	6e290be4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename dbgeng.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 2484224 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	3bbdc794ec79f4776adcc50f6ddf90aa
	SHA1	730db414947dac3456af75668a0fd48d7a96ea42
	SHA256	164127701bf4ce27899b201734a3850aeeb43265838d4823a949904f1e30c87a
	CRC32	72d4114f
	Example file location	---

Filename dbgeng.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 1856512 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	447983959a8cf49c4cc3b65ded69af28
	SHA1	866686c57692f7d1627c91410fa7f8b8b987eb12
	SHA256	666e60c496e7c319bdce35a417d97520c229c6dd479f83c682d5f26c5b7160fa
	CRC32	9d105d76
	Example file location	---

Filename dbgeng.dll

System Windows XP

File size 847872 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	06848c5a1674fe6c9b7e9ca9b5b4e6e5
	SHA1	372fa6daef1cc3dba3bea66e956ba9ef8f3ab87e
	SHA256	b9e232cab39f87f6356a2dbb827678a903712afc04414d6616041135dbbaf9de
	CRC32	83e65125
	Example file location	---