Download and Repair BRIBEN03.DLL Issues

Last Updated: 11/30/2023
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Brother Printer Driver Encoder files such as BRIBEN03.DLL utilize the DLL file extension. This file is considered a Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file, and was first created by Microsoft for the Brother Printer Driver Encoder software package.

The first release of BRIBEN03.DLL for the Windows 8 platform was on 08/01/2012 for Windows 8. The most recent version [file version 1.04] was introduced on 07/29/2015 for Windows 10. BRIBEN03.DLL is included in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.

This article discusses complete file details, DLL file troubleshooting instructions for problems with BRIBEN03.DLL, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	BRIBEN03.DLL
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Brother Printer Driver Encoder
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Brother Industries Ltd.
Software Program:	Brother Printer Driver Encoder
Legal Copyright:	(C) 1993 - 2011 Brother Industries, Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x3f3f0
Code Size:	264704

View Other BRIBEN03.DLL Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	503 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2013:06:18 12:35:08+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:04:29+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2013:04:25 19:03:40+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	11.0
Code Size:	264704
Initialized Data Size:	250368
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x3f3f0
OS Version:	6.3
Image Version:	6.3
Subsystem Version:	6.3
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	1.4.0.0
Product Version Number:	260.9391.0.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	1
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Brother Industries Ltd.
File Description:	Brother Printer Driver Encoder
File Version:	1.04
Internal Name:	BRENC10A.DLL
Legal Copyright:	(C) 1993 - 2011 Brother Industries, Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Original Filename:	BRENC10A.DLL
Product Name:	Brother Printer Driver Encoder
Product Version:	1.04

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What are BRIBEN03.DLL Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library BRIBEN03.DLL Errors

BRIBEN03.DLL is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like BRIBEN03.DLL, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like sapisvr.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Windows) could share the same BRIBEN03.DLL file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DLL file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when BRIBEN03.DLL is attempted to be loaded either when Windows is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common BRIBEN03.DLL errors include:

Access Violation at address - BRIBEN03.DLL.
BRIBEN03.DLL could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnbrcl1.inf_x86_0c876cc8c64066ed\x86\BRIBEN03.DLL.
Cannot register BRIBEN03.DLL.
Cannot start Windows. A required component is missing: BRIBEN03.DLL. Please install Windows again.
Failed to load BRIBEN03.DLL.
The application has failed to start because BRIBEN03.DLL was not found.
The file BRIBEN03.DLL is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because BRIBEN03.DLL was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your BRIBEN03.DLL file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Windows), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, BRIBEN03.DLL file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows, system crash while loading BRIBEN03.DLL, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix BRIBEN03.DLL Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your BRIBEN03.DLL issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the BRIBEN03.DLL error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing BRIBEN03.DLL file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt BRIBEN03.DLL files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
In the box, click "YES".
You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
SFC will begin scanning for BRIBEN03.DLL issues and any other system file problems.
Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

sfc /scannow

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many BRIBEN03.DLL error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the BRIBEN03.DLL error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your BRIBEN03.DLL File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate BRIBEN03.DLL file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free BRIBEN03.DLL files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download BRIBEN03.DLL Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnbrcl1.inf_x86_7ed0edc7c6e5315e\x86\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnbrcl1.inf_x86_e6b74f15ed5d1c5c\x86\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\prnbrcl1.inf_x86_0c876cc8c64066ed\x86\

Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve BRIBEN03.DLL problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download BRIBEN03.DLL Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying BRIBEN03.DLL to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows DLL files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing BRIBEN03.DLL and all other DLL files for Windows. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

BRIBEN03.DLL

260.9391.0.0

1.04

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Brother Printer Driver Encoder
Software Version:	260.9391.0.0
File Version:	1.04
File Size:	515072
File Date:	06/18/2013
MD5 Checksum:	b4e1cdf1ad15982af39cf927e986539c
SHA1 Checksum:	87bfda77577d121ff348c89b47041eb87eed0889
SHA256 Checksum:	bc2548f267373be1390422ea16531726e6a629f5a7a4251755636453655fd4be
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	250368
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	06/18/2013

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

BRIBEN03.DLL

260.9391.0.0

1.04

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Brother Printer Driver Encoder
Software Version:	260.9391.0.0
File Version:	1.04
File Size:	515072
File Date:	06/18/2013
MD5 Checksum:	b4e1cdf1ad15982af39cf927e986539c
SHA1 Checksum:	87bfda77577d121ff348c89b47041eb87eed0889
SHA256 Checksum:	bc2548f267373be1390422ea16531726e6a629f5a7a4251755636453655fd4be
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	250368
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	06/18/2013

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

BRIBEN03.DLL

260.8315.0.0

1.04

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	Brother Printer Driver Encoder
Software Version:	260.8315.0.0
File Version:	1.04
File Size:	1100800
File Date:	06/02/2012
MD5 Checksum:	d675d9ec6a427ec8b74bf79c24d9cdd2
SHA1 Checksum:	b826053871371a24f0fee2877003303de817b776
SHA256 Checksum:	a2621a3550577e47888df6423afb236d6bd43db69f60acb8b0891e1d60035416
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	744960
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	06/02/2012

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