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

winbrand.dll file Windows Branding Resources. 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 winbrand.dll related errors on your device. You can also download winbrand.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

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Fix winbrand.dll errors

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

4.1 List of winbrand.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	winbrand.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Branding Resources

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 winbrand.dll file related problems

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of winbrand.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\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 78064 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	9b4e6828d4d55de6394c2e9af152c8b7
	SHA1	efb1f5f7432c666317daaa1637e1ca804649260c
	SHA256	3190d252c108e47a5bff586f092ef857de825035b160be6eddfd98c8a006111c
	CRC32	44397b7d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename winbrand.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 29184 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	f1c97e486abe2d84ab0c09bb3eec3940
	SHA1	85a4c4e18c0007d7b7833c2168184b4f0a6ecc83
	SHA256	c4c8add02ee83c75d91b195d9ff4f26e36040f6875e0fe26aa10bd9c676deb6c
	CRC32	9f751ffd
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename winbrand.dll

System Windows 8

File size 27136 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	98536adee87e31259c61633da84997e2
	SHA1	1f02f98cf9ba5f7482faf9e2b06e710438514989
	SHA256	4c1a0e18530438fe9caf6d258b22779c72a382f216ee35cc7afab8c69c1087aa
	CRC32	a298568f
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename winbrand.dll

System Windows 7

File size 12800 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	326c7f76a29897a892aa7726e91c1c67
	SHA1	750332a3cdecad9b1caf1df01f4389968b232a97
	SHA256	64305346b06ec14976130b0b80f14b4d5ab63e5b2a6a7b872ec9ce2bf8fadcd2
	CRC32	be696527
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename winbrand.dll

System Windows 7

File size 16384 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	9f2bacd5e1776a4bb7cc0ec3c3a4f96d
	SHA1	ad8c7ec85d532e5725b8535830f27c1abcf139b4
	SHA256	19959d18601712901f03b83150d15e34ebcab355bb4692c9a28511a72f57fc66
	CRC32	53f92b97
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename winbrand.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 869376 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	72910bc4a218c49ea8e43d1faec403a5
	SHA1	a71b4bccb340b91c12858041a290447980325655
	SHA256	aac5026c440ba588d532703a582386ec33b2bcae2d7a6ef7798498fddf6f617a
	CRC32	dfb2611a
	Example file location	---

Filename winbrand.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 871424 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	ca307c0bd127fa7ade5e6fee8750f046
	SHA1	0faa8cc643b515402ef4b4fbaea82a5e263a1eda
	SHA256	91618dbedabc7137c5aeef6bc2dc03a8e56858a0102612d08667990802ae4e15
	CRC32	ff9553d7
	Example file location	---

Filename winbrand.dll

System Windows XP

File size 1647616 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	17063190e94407460cc520f88bda0041
	SHA1	9e7f5e54b540bf926013a790d67fe20c163784c6
	SHA256	a1827d0c34ad0ae3872a52ae0710a08ae84a34ec61cf837cee1749ce91c5a861
	CRC32	575a5290
	Example file location	---