Fix psbase.dll Errors

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

psbase.dll file Protected Storage default provider. 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 psbase.dll related errors on your device. You can also download psbase.dll file compatible with Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: 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 psbase.dll

4.1 List of psbase.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	psbase.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Protected Storage default provider

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 psbase.dll file related problems

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

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

psbase.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows XP: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\

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

System Windows 7

File size 50688 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	274992d0945889a6b56d0e1bd4288a6e
	SHA1	f34c43a93599e806adb977399e3590eea94a22e9
	SHA256	75bba94462bdcdb3b03ed150af18997abd9e193d5a443eed1692436c00e88f6a
	CRC32	f2068588
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename psbase.dll

System Windows 7

File size 52224 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	ab95fbae4f9a5a56b177cec427b2b35e
	SHA1	986f342a8f81135de8c89bb0df3dad48cd428db1
	SHA256	59d7c2a5097f83e8d07caafcf9c6f9c6849af24c28047fd4d4d6b5673ee8d089
	CRC32	fdbd6bae
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename psbase.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 40448 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	08f9134a2215b7ed985409a4df60ac60
	SHA1	b9934164489096f40d4014ac05cbacb784abb999
	SHA256	baffca0ba71a11fe63ab8411d8951e9ae087e31e04e9d226ccb21e82b79f2dce
	CRC32	82560967
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename psbase.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 45568 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	43a4f5b4eac81fa11dac3143adc77cba
	SHA1	44e75d30ef5f20c227fc08198a7999c8850606b6
	SHA256	323530989f5b5dce5e99df7e711497e7018c333be2a15baa75e8dba0262ca9d1
	CRC32	9b84dadd
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename psbase.dll

System Windows XP

File size 96768 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	22d89d84e8e081cda529dbf8c0255a38
	SHA1	86ced32c6fa6343ebaf31aea2e1c60e05bee37f0
	SHA256	26863a2d27be257d99ef28a612fc1b514558b27002ef10b0f682bc15c6d1cd74
	CRC32	faf7b69a
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\