Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb - How to Fix? Download Now

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb 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 Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb file Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.dll. 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 Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb related errors on your device. You can also download Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb file compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 7, Windows Vista

User popularity

Fix Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb errors

1 Information about Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb file
2 Errors related to Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb file
3 How to fix Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb

4.1 List of Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb
File extension	TLB
Description	Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.dll

Software
Program	Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Win32
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb file related problems

There are various types of errors related to Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb file. Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb 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 Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb is corrupted
Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb cannot be located
Runtime Error - Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb
Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb file error
Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb file:
Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb file could not be loaded
Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb file doesn't exist

Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb

Application could not be started because Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb 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 Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb 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 Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb errors in just few steps?

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

Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb 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 Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb 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 Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb 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 Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb 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 Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb 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 Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb 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 Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb 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 Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb file

The last solution is to manually download and replace Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb 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 Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb file example directory paths.

Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\microsoft shared\VSTA\8.0\
Windows Vista: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\microsoft shared\VSTA\8.0\

If the steps did not solve your Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb 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 Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb

System Windows 7

File size 11264 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

Download

File details
	MD5	d9aa957653bad9f1ff2f6c2646f87060
	SHA1	b851c23f2ac583fc506915ec11e7087e3bf0b9d3
	SHA256	b89708ccdcd1fd5ca3c952b0bbcdabfbf9a5cfa190a672c73ec60a4e686f5011
	CRC32	32ffd51e
	Example file location	C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\microsoft shared\VSTA\8.0\

Filename Microsoft.VisualStudio.Tools.Applications.DesignTime.tlb

System Windows Vista

File size 11264 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

Download

File details
	MD5	c8fedd4fc53c63798bb4fa83b417d0b2
	SHA1	05cf4935a4ac52f81267cab4e1e93b0a0b5e5393
	SHA256	89eaeeb455676b461cf3fdf305725a61aaa50b48467de5237b3a85c7db891f8a
	CRC32	c2f1f639
	Example file location	C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\microsoft shared\VSTA\8.0\