softkbd.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

softkbd.dll file Soft Keyboard Server and Tip. 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 softkbd.dll related errors on your device. You can also download softkbd.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 softkbd.dll

4.1 List of softkbd.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	softkbd.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Soft Keyboard Server and Tip

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 softkbd.dll file related problems

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

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

softkbd.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of softkbd.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 softkbd.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 softkbd.dll

System Windows 10

File size 135168 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	a98547dbff1fc3958772a64ff7400dbe
	SHA1	3729ba854626f59c7c61aa9058752840b5e1e97c
	SHA256	4476a76441186a726849bc8e6a8759120689793ac0384ab1d5c8a6114428c131
	CRC32	ac733fc1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename softkbd.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 138240 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	d3fdee29e5c43bcea596d35a95efc418
	SHA1	b8fb4e669cdbb99d9706cf103be0e4e4a62ce69d
	SHA256	19bbf6b0bc98e92afd186d92e0f088b36be271cd5a35af7e2279ef44044ba057
	CRC32	f10c6168
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename softkbd.dll

System Windows 8

File size 124928 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	4dfdc2e5e4b2a93107c99725cf47e010
	SHA1	9c14f82d4f658b3c35e7074c8e55b4cbf9174f92
	SHA256	e560f2874fdc5fff17e0d2f9fb2916e0d989303c346d9b11ed469f19b251b174
	CRC32	dee7a046
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename softkbd.dll

System Windows 7

File size 159232 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	bf55c2e457819ed95c767b710c9fcd31
	SHA1	0d7770787f4e03da0d01ce08a80b752ca1745808
	SHA256	bc04d7817c7395d08b73839dddf6612c29dc2b49705936e07bef17497954dccf
	CRC32	71555ce1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename softkbd.dll

System Windows 7

File size 126464 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d2ea52640f467ef6e457d5bcb8c562d1
	SHA1	4c08fc50fe5620bf054a2c8064fec17781c1d680
	SHA256	0f4cf0a72f746471e9c9bcd226c3b01be377db51a79763aca2641aa896e7e1b5
	CRC32	4b4bf0eb
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename softkbd.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 158208 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	2f4985d18e63504b30257e4e337c355f
	SHA1	9c0eb1427a6f8996884974723f1db97beb29b6f0
	SHA256	a08eac7607924a3a622425de3b4685b3e454bb16f12f6130f4a4554a7142f735
	CRC32	8dcbccc2
	Example file location	---

Filename softkbd.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 125952 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	39351fb421c6450fbddb51b4fba0155d
	SHA1	637803bdbc6cc22b7736bfe63fb4dcc40526e31b
	SHA256	f2a341ab83d23b4aaf5245c5942eab67880e795cdc189896b7452de24bb044fa
	CRC32	f05edd55
	Example file location	---

Filename softkbd.dll

System Windows XP

File size 130048 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	073d3f480b1ad5492fd0595ce7b93eb5
	SHA1	35217f2c401b56c492321ec69e06aa483c3a3ff1
	SHA256	c54924b79afc42d7dffd95f414bdfe774191ac53ae6dd6f378ee8a8196297b16
	CRC32	30df47f6
	Example file location	---