Ribbons.scr - Repair Issues and Download

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

Ribbons.scr file Ribbons Screen Saver. 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 Ribbons.scr related errors on your device. You can also download Ribbons.scr file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, 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 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista

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 Ribbons.scr

4.1 List of Ribbons.scr file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Ribbons.scr
File extension	SCR
Description	Ribbons Screen Saver

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 Ribbons.scr file related problems

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

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

Ribbons.scr

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

Problems related to Ribbons.scr 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 Ribbons.scr 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 Ribbons.scr errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace Ribbons.scr 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 Ribbons.scr file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of Ribbons.scr 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: ---

If the steps did not solve your Ribbons.scr 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 Ribbons.scr

System Windows 10

File size 135680 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	6744bb28cf008e3a692d2802f3a44785
	SHA1	0e0a62469053bfb725167d7508fcbe44a8e769d3
	SHA256	64672f3004389aa8501abe9a81b683873ffcdf069237fb25ea36ebaae84444f9
	CRC32	43ad241a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename Ribbons.scr

System Windows 8.1

File size 120832 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	0c35c32d4435836df9339178c7a56fde
	SHA1	71a722cb3cc14627e5a6be37ce7a5eb3e32afd73
	SHA256	7992aba47f544dc449bf52af7ce7b0264ceec9afa251eb03c7df7589a8f4fe8b
	CRC32	a7083dd1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename Ribbons.scr

System Windows 8

File size 216064 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	823f6a483d6ed8d165607ebe923a50b1
	SHA1	a0d2839b9c27cb69dbc207b2393777e3db61496a
	SHA256	b89b24d1fc2d4272078bac8b1e2d2db222bf645d0db3a549037c916484378283
	CRC32	15a5a597
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename Ribbons.scr

System Windows 7

File size 220672 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	831319977c168ffcf4e9abb83a992f80
	SHA1	521a1eaa616c2a81784389611b86de9688ba9c3f
	SHA256	7841023f4b4befb67159f4efe9e78cf7074fff3bc3c4c63f348cf9ef85979da7
	CRC32	d2cf4cab
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename Ribbons.scr

System Windows 7

File size 241664 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	d45be8baed0b82f6bbc9d9421fa8fa1c
	SHA1	6ce52c95f41fb628d4007029c6d3162cbe2ad832
	SHA256	e2c788daa892b394ddae4700debec76d26e42f0cb264a1c7a8e692e997a3cc67
	CRC32	150a9b33
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename Ribbons.scr

System Windows Vista

File size 220672 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5a32d90a3d3d63e9011869a07a720ab3
	SHA1	c595ee9bc1bb177c6e900b7830ef92e852d70c09
	SHA256	ad33f14066aa0befae951ba1eb489953304c2c834e4bfacbdd5ced785833484d
	CRC32	ddf26404
	Example file location	---

Filename Ribbons.scr

System Windows Vista

File size 241664 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	7dcee6c1c37c8b437fdaf5451f7672b2
	SHA1	2e2423ed345291accd730e192d1b49ec3af05cbf
	SHA256	9d52b65a0e2e10ffbeddcfce90c6bd8fcfa1a2bac51fb1db585c32dd3e087de8
	CRC32	743786d7
	Example file location	---