How to Repair pnpibs.dll? Download Now

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

pnpibs.dll file PnP IBS module. 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 pnpibs.dll related errors on your device. You can also download pnpibs.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

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

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 pnpibs.dll

4.1 List of pnpibs.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	pnpibs.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	PnP IBS module

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

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

Most common pnpibs.dll file related problems

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

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

pnpibs.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\
Windows 8.1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\
Windows 8: 1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\
Windows 7: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\
Windows Vista: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\

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

System Windows 10

File size 68512 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	653c66237a9baccae972c430797930f1
	SHA1	3dc9c853adcccc630d05d611351771edb2fdba7d
	SHA256	acd8d9e0e90564d5e2467b39258d70c590da08b871065ffbfd28b1050aa2308d
	CRC32	9b0f5885
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\

Filename pnpibs.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 61440 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	a4a1327dd3dd462af3cd2c85039bd720
	SHA1	60b9bbe1272d6dca9671d7a42a60aefc95cd841b
	SHA256	d2a20da708f9eae733a4ed5d699abf226b4af02bf8c973dd8c771f8f6e00860c
	CRC32	883eb77d
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\

Filename pnpibs.dll

System Windows 8

File size 67072 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	02ce5e61ac446355d196111533dc558f
	SHA1	4e02a9b255d05ef75534ac1ae038a54f1ff65a65
	SHA256	64855553b07535611f0cc586710c1bead45dc642045f1ba0a3ecc0b573b20efa
	CRC32	ff82d859
	Example file location	1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\

Filename pnpibs.dll

System Windows 7

File size 81920 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	251f643f80cb69834f7feacfbb8d6b04
	SHA1	95177fe6e5cdd2ccbf96a79c81274b529d9a2468
	SHA256	47f9d3f66ec3bf813ced99a065ce335401356770d2dd4377e6421899e4d01326
	CRC32	5ab25905
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\

Filename pnpibs.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 80384 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	15868a48ca7c80710d96dc340b282bd1
	SHA1	1a8b6addd9723411562b8141a7a36d6a22a85aef
	SHA256	3dd67393d4d42ac32f382cc07fb2ca01d0f4d6b9a9147453f5e625d22b048a99
	CRC32	28648293
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\