kbdhid.sys Troubleshoot and Download

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

kbdhid.sys file HID Keyboard Filter Driver. 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 kbdhid.sys related errors on your device. You can also download kbdhid.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, 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 Vista, Windows Vista, 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 kbdhid.sys

4.1 List of kbdhid.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	kbdhid.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	HID Keyboard Filter Driver

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 kbdhid.sys file related problems

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

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

kbdhid.sys

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

Problems related to kbdhid.sys 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 kbdhid.sys 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 kbdhid.sys errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace kbdhid.sys 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 kbdhid.sys file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

If the steps did not solve your kbdhid.sys 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 kbdhid.sys

System Windows 10

File size 28672 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	828449933e45c3737658ae3d369019eb
	SHA1	24cff3f7f9257c15e73b667250d9faa04da926e9
	SHA256	dff3f69031d1aefbdab14781f7cf20c1a352fa094ed97bd9f1aa72bb502b8b8b
	CRC32	056de630
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename kbdhid.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 23552 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	a2ae518011682d0ad58af322bdc44ffd
	SHA1	92303e5f6f485cd8a57540a4cd98c5597327bf9a
	SHA256	706d5e06f5d9fbbbbca66b630d69fa114f89c12811667ed725a263eb55686a69
	CRC32	82af906f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename kbdhid.sys

System Windows 8

File size 23040 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	8f73a6daef7f7d102fbba6f3ebc47f97
	SHA1	66b09f06ad3c6d54428dcff4701351f6e1feab93
	SHA256	5fbf9348d9886961e8fd771e8b4f81fa37b0ebc076ac62c5d4a024078cc4cf1f
	CRC32	a45f8352
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename kbdhid.sys

System Windows 7

File size 33280 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	0705eff5b42a9db58548eec3b26bb484
	SHA1	2b09af2317078bf4322b8fbe24c8518ade5d5ceb
	SHA256	86c6824ed7ed6fa8f306db6319a0fd688aa91295ae571262f9d8e96a32225e99
	CRC32	3051ff84
	Example file location	---

Filename kbdhid.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 20480 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	2b08052372c1f0dffc31cdd6e5abc4b5
	SHA1	b17f0907ddf9d9cadfb222809b2fb408cf2430be
	SHA256	e41b57f0ec5cf8904f0520d409e19d78e165f63f176f22f08ed75e1c0d33188f
	CRC32	453ce8d5
	Example file location	---

Filename kbdhid.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 20480 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	2bd825d29261ca26eee4d7d055eadf7f
	SHA1	cf376695f3dab9ac266ab384585844ef5ad44500
	SHA256	0b938c9459c25fabf8e7201070e687f62f1f20abee794ae698784113a9c54b9f
	CRC32	ff0449c8
	Example file location	---

Filename kbdhid.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 20480 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	bf8783a5066cfecf45095459e8010fa7
	SHA1	78f6c744262f1ffe0689cebf3653bef871151d68
	SHA256	90845e1a154189258b2754c4ff8e6732aa462ff3777e8dfbaf8246c7c5b2740d
	CRC32	c23323f9
	Example file location	---

Filename kbdhid.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 22528 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	dbdf75d51464fbc47d0104ec3d572c05
	SHA1	029b4aa0bd44fd9be30f9f1b2c0cffa1deb77973
	SHA256	e392ee961e734620245874c7700d56621a1a990c45df5ce0b7d270ba708f255e
	CRC32	4802068f
	Example file location	---