sdbinst.exe Informations - Download and Fix

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

sdbinst.exe file Application Compatibility Database Installer. 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 sdbinst.exe related errors on your device. You can also download sdbinst.exe 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 sdbinst.exe

4.1 List of sdbinst.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	sdbinst.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Application Compatibility Database Installer

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 sdbinst.exe file related problems

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

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

sdbinst.exe

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

Problems related to sdbinst.exe 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 sdbinst.exe 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 sdbinst.exe errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace sdbinst.exe 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 sdbinst.exe file.

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

System Windows 10

File size 22016 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	7013615c56096ed0d02d16d5c8740c25
	SHA1	1e11717233abcb8251ea08d54c2001c65528c87b
	SHA256	4437b40482baeedbd92ffaabc7d7b0b244ac5e68a2a93e4881f5772ce7c77bb1
	CRC32	007c1eed
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sdbinst.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 21504 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	4531c5d20a1ac56c450d1b3f3098d110
	SHA1	ef0ff6f5df783faa9783df8fdaf2785a6c863cee
	SHA256	32b624b098edf66699d9d37bbdce6e4a7ea23839cbad5be4e5d240fe396835d7
	CRC32	04bc77eb
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sdbinst.exe

System Windows 8

File size 21504 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	eb9bf4a8aa2a813cc7c82ac719e59be1
	SHA1	98853134952f6c849b666629e0809890e6ce3d2d
	SHA256	bdca1d6a17d8ebe68d2243b39e2df46512d13ba564da6fee22be250eb6d5140f
	CRC32	2d95ef9e
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sdbinst.exe

System Windows 7

File size 23552 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	20310515f092ae4ec8e91df1bc19de99
	SHA1	42bfcdf2dce30805bdc203b1217bcd33a836e9c7
	SHA256	01d2052f58958b60b6871c8e0af5a24a11f95d3e83cbd3e0644733e8a9937104
	CRC32	68662f33
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sdbinst.exe

System Windows 7

File size 20992 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	7b87b7798fad9dd3d3f1df38a62ebd15
	SHA1	4eef6134c8acd6fc4d6f6aa39f98f766b257dfed
	SHA256	00ef241bf92c761a1a911b626d38108545f5cf250d900eb419fbd99fb2df3041
	CRC32	0be1e314
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sdbinst.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 24064 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	f03cb4b04e8cce8eb2410835f1f8010b
	SHA1	4bfde4a03de28c62a0a2f9e4c75ac63087323103
	SHA256	42d966da0c229ffd3c25b62f73f492630e9b7e1b479ebd874a67852cf7fdd623
	CRC32	46e21447
	Example file location	---

Filename sdbinst.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 20992 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	fe31a5e4f1baa821b5bd22c728882b99
	SHA1	adf6791c90d676bcab1a68eff27c2395b14c5e25
	SHA256	d9184a42ab07942cc2d727a7a18d1f60f887f00291482c000576b95d1caedc00
	CRC32	04de53d7
	Example file location	---

Filename sdbinst.exe

System Windows XP

File size 77312 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	9daac1f5a12b2293f7a5c4a15d5f4e8f
	SHA1	2268a11aa41629a1f2f25d7a436d22919dea56c8
	SHA256	36f7be278cabaf47c8a12abc57323e7bb980fe83e1c0211d6c88d66c6320cddf
	CRC32	246f19d5
	Example file location	---