Troubleshoot KBDCAN.DLL Errors and Download File

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

KBDCAN.DLL file Canadian Multilingual Standard Keyboard Layout. 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 KBDCAN.DLL related errors on your device. You can also download KBDCAN.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 KBDCAN.DLL

4.1 List of KBDCAN.DLL file versions

File info

General information
Filename	KBDCAN.DLL
File extension	DLL
Description	Canadian Multilingual Standard Keyboard Layout

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	Neutral

Most common KBDCAN.DLL file related problems

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

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

KBDCAN.DLL

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

Problems related to KBDCAN.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 KBDCAN.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 KBDCAN.DLL errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace KBDCAN.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 KBDCAN.DLL file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of KBDCAN.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\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your KBDCAN.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 KBDCAN.DLL

System Windows 10

File size 8192 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	7c4494a70d720aef1a62fff57aac21b8
	SHA1	90707aea37e9fa892df1c30f692dfc54c9ac5d5a
	SHA256	c5d06fb4fabcb838d7dc80fde96b6635b954354e1597dedd7e3e7a91a5a4250b
	CRC32	6f2a1c5a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename KBDCAN.DLL

System Windows 8.1

File size 8192 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	81185947b84fc1a77c217ff324a08ebd
	SHA1	2661c953c32e6052baeeeec5fcb65c36e5b71f75
	SHA256	af1656c803fb57decad506ec81336f3bccc877890c9f7453988ca8fabf87ca42
	CRC32	0e9b0dd3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename KBDCAN.DLL

System Windows 8

File size 7680 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	6614b7e106b3e559d54193868fb63620
	SHA1	12918988cb6ac0a5d3946a52fd261a637ae764e0
	SHA256	e2f08027e874f6e3fc328d764f32483a53f45e65cf62caf624042ed51353669b
	CRC32	b3c0653a
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename KBDCAN.DLL

System Windows 7

File size 8704 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	283c64a094a763c2f3de2c926aeae8cd
	SHA1	782f063272b76ff9705399597580789874d679f7
	SHA256	4c63464f9966c1daf630643697a0d874b6885a84fe54712e24da88b6a32d2580
	CRC32	c36a247e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename KBDCAN.DLL

System Windows 7

File size 8704 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5919f2cda584ac30a88b3a94f1f3dda6
	SHA1	a1bc1498bf0b5a90e3a0a237e31c48508913c31a
	SHA256	16fbe8513978a66c57f072adb371e2334550eabcd9be6726c916f7df4e8ec59f
	CRC32	6762e7ec
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename KBDCAN.DLL

System Windows Vista

File size 8704 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	04b9d08020b31726ae8896f71be1ad18
	SHA1	375224505204318943b5e217c2ec447bdcb63bad
	SHA256	d1021a198890bd37620fb21378a5d5a12d2ff512f54c6a1f3a7368a731577e90
	CRC32	ac33fc00
	Example file location	---

Filename KBDCAN.DLL

System Windows Vista

File size 8704 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	f017c8105dd04181dac9ad7ac7d54526
	SHA1	8c971880c700597c0e547f5a820ddb07abf2c077
	SHA256	b41ec4be498a4360637c643d2c52fa6aa2619067e63f0b5322ad61f8453edd7c
	CRC32	77eeeea1
	Example file location	---

Filename KBDCAN.DLL

System Windows XP

File size 7680 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	6fc7c2503f3d43b8f493dda15aa1bc50
	SHA1	f80077b9973d883942c2bb9566c5feac37b230e5
	SHA256	974b0310e700459367c7aa36171dc36046fd7c136f591bc29946f18fd2ce360e
	CRC32	55e6474f
	Example file location	---