shellbrd.dll - Repair Issues and Download

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

shellbrd.dll file Windows Shell Branding Resource Dll. 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 shellbrd.dll related errors on your device. You can also download shellbrd.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

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Fix shellbrd.dll errors

1 Information about shellbrd.dll file
2 Errors related to shellbrd.dll file
3 How to fix shellbrd.dll 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 shellbrd.dll

4.1 List of shellbrd.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	shellbrd.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Shell Branding Resource Dll

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 shellbrd.dll file related problems

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

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

shellbrd.dll

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\Branding\ShellBrd\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\Branding\ShellBrd\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\Branding\ShellBrd\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\Branding\ShellBrd\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\Branding\ShellBrd\

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

System Windows 10

File size 962048 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	52bafe185be01e2984af9e9e77c49032
	SHA1	50a5414c71e8f5dce233983d18726bc71680241d
	SHA256	46c70179b0c84cbd5c200e3e9b62a8e900498791e6e28d90d261f4274a610f65
	CRC32	c00219d2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\Branding\ShellBrd\

Filename shellbrd.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 1289728 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	5e35ab8b63d171e6fce9b7af1990eca2
	SHA1	286bbc5557d1f31c7bcec36194e60197f23bbc10
	SHA256	59340dc6dd12055660bfd93a911ef22aa14919c6508f7b3c9aef58d3d07b33b7
	CRC32	6ab31d46
	Example file location	C:\Windows\Branding\ShellBrd\

Filename shellbrd.dll

System Windows 8

File size 1289728 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	6320ceb79a11f73e394fee8ad57a62a6
	SHA1	cd737841d5a9a8fec720a64ef1a44c7ef985c415
	SHA256	5b5f84513c32facd67826e35c0df3bf22cb79bc8648c8adfb9127e48a30522fa
	CRC32	74908ae4
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\Branding\ShellBrd\

Filename shellbrd.dll

System Windows 7

File size 1596928 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	9f2b6d5057da818f5d89a40fd17d4470
	SHA1	7d8161fc024f438a0110bf5eb9ae0a5b34d35377
	SHA256	3685986147f844919bbd0a7802093dd3a225754c9769486c8c39ca4909289c7d
	CRC32	4325cab5
	Example file location	C:\Windows\Branding\ShellBrd\

Filename shellbrd.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 876032 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	3fc11a70fe4eb7a7aba204d695ca1e3c
	SHA1	1d63a286f600019193242b7867439eb00f40984a
	SHA256	34b32be9efcb455d6920e0243492da0ccff48ca6ecf7af87817c0c7390d5a92f
	CRC32	605fcd0c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\Branding\ShellBrd\