tbs.sys - Repair Issues and Download

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

tbs.sys file Export driver for kernel mode TPM API. 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 tbs.sys related errors on your device. You can also download tbs.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8

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 tbs.sys

4.1 List of tbs.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	tbs.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Export driver for kernel mode TPM API

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 tbs.sys file related problems

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

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

tbs.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 21408 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	903e212d0926e21384f58184ebb3342f
	SHA1	a86b00f8583246b6a0354775c56d2839eb9035f5
	SHA256	ba15600feed1d26fcaf141ff7710ca7cc29bb99d9aaf673f6cd5358a17bc4e70
	CRC32	8b4ae54e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename tbs.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 18752 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	fc50b5d9ccfcfaac521ed3ab83f32540
	SHA1	287679d429c2db77cbec7fbee4d41c508f56c630
	SHA256	a97c10555a6bb42510a10b424c6a0c96982e901def886dc7dc52006b47d0368b
	CRC32	c174db35
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename tbs.sys

System Windows 8

File size 18160 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	5cd9b19cf3f801809024019fe672a891
	SHA1	66336e8e124c98421586b9935458373e545075c0
	SHA256	22d1201780fb6cb87da40fc5cd4daf12d87887ab09239d5176fd37f18a7157c1
	CRC32	05eb05c4
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\