rdbss.sys Troubleshoot and Download

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

rdbss.sys file Redirected Drive Buffering SubSystem 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 rdbss.sys related errors on your device. You can also download rdbss.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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 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 rdbss.sys

4.1 List of rdbss.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	rdbss.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Redirected Drive Buffering SubSystem Driver

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Driver
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common rdbss.sys file related problems

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

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

rdbss.sys

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of rdbss.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: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 357280 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	43fd494bf5d352d26ce0d85932f620c5
	SHA1	b4e04886df8407c6a0b61ddc73c849db97e93693
	SHA256	03ef134909bbd01e59e957c410b4ffb65679aed3f5b68985f14305ba661d76ea
	CRC32	e933d858
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename rdbss.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 309248 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	8810fa3d36b8922b7bd1935378cd1667
	SHA1	18b5730f0abbae2b630b21c50543c0a2d74059ff
	SHA256	483dba29212149d14e6ef873cf71b32a89c36e018e6f424c67699735b233858a
	CRC32	28efaae1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename rdbss.sys

System Windows 8

File size 321536 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	e0e033e0a8122fec2aaf48b99ebc70f9
	SHA1	a3c7407a7cbfcd13e28e59e0edaa61cfb2443141
	SHA256	33f80156832991cf44df32bf7cbf333b9b0b0e5216afea3dd27df5088e7d489e
	CRC32	8989786f
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename rdbss.sys

System Windows 7

File size 309248 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	77f665941019a1594d887a74f301fa2f
	SHA1	304a928c1760bdd9aa0f25b85f72ea3569898d0c
	SHA256	1fdc6f6853400190c086042933f157814d915c54f26793cad36cd2607d8810da
	CRC32	f6a6d2b4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename rdbss.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 287744 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	322db5c6b55e8d8ee8d6f358b2aaabb1
	SHA1	1e2f6f203ff9b02641f04786ce825bc26ce5ed26
	SHA256	07b89f701594f680f50a885b923521763a6131104cee63d422e1c359c23ae2f6
	CRC32	62cc6ac5
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename rdbss.sys

System Windows XP

File size 175744 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	7ad224ad1a1437fe28d89cf22b17780a
	SHA1	dfc7963c8fc9c1b639600edcf8f24479acd8a88d
	SHA256	6645235ca27d671954e3557fa37082881c3d7d47492c71264cd8cb8d108ec801
	CRC32	164e691d
	Example file location	---