Microsoft Windows DLL KBDCAN.DLL

Troubleshooting KBDCAN.DLL DLL Errors and Downloading Updates

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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Canadian Multilingual Standard Keyboard Layout files such as KBDCAN.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 Microsoft® Windows® Operating System software package.

The release of KBDCAN.DLL introduced for Windows was on 11/08/2006 in Windows Vista. The most recent release for Windows 10 launched on 07/29/2015 [version 10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800) release]. KBDCAN.DLL is included in Windows 10, Windows XP, and Windows Vista versions.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting DLL file problems with KBDCAN.DLL, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	KBDCAN.DLL
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Canadian Multilingual Standard Keyboard Layout
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:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	Neutral
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x0000
Code Size:	5120

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File Info	Description
File Size:	8.0 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 18:19:06+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:54+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Warning:	Possibly corrupt Version resource
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	1997:12:22 02:07:43+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	5120
Initialized Data Size:	2048
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x0000
OS Version:	10.0
Image Version:	10.0
Subsystem Version:	10.0
Subsystem:	Native
File Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
Product Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	2
Language Code:	Neutral
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Canadian Multilingual Standard Keyboard Layout
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	kbdcan (3.13)
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	kbdcan.dll
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are KBDCAN.DLL Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library KBDCAN.DLL Errors

KBDCAN.DLL is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like KBDCAN.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 KBDCAN.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 KBDCAN.DLL is attempted to be loaded either when Windows is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common KBDCAN.DLL errors include:

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

Your KBDCAN.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, KBDCAN.DLL file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows, system crash while loading KBDCAN.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 KBDCAN.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 KBDCAN.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 KBDCAN.DLL error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing KBDCAN.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 KBDCAN.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 KBDCAN.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 KBDCAN.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 KBDCAN.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 KBDCAN.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 KBDCAN.DLL file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free KBDCAN.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 KBDCAN.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 XP: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\
Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
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Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\

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 KBDCAN.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 KBDCAN.DLL Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying KBDCAN.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 KBDCAN.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

KBDCAN.DLL

10.0.15063.0

10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	10.0.15063.0
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
File Size:	8192
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	7c4494a70d720aef1a62fff57aac21b8
SHA1 Checksum:	90707aea37e9fa892df1c30f692dfc54c9ac5d5a
SHA256 Checksum:	c5d06fb4fabcb838d7dc80fde96b6635b954354e1597dedd7e3e7a91a5a4250b
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	2048
Linker Version:	14.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	10.0
File Modification Date/Time:	03/18/2017

Windows XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

KBDCAN.DLL

5.1.2600.0

5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	5.1.2600.0
File Version:	5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)
File Size:	7680
File Date:	04/14/2008
MD5 Checksum:	6fc7c2503f3d43b8f493dda15aa1bc50
SHA1 Checksum:	f80077b9973d883942c2bb9566c5feac37b230e5
SHA256 Checksum:	974b0310e700459367c7aa36171dc36046fd7c136f591bc29946f18fd2ce360e
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\ C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	5.1
Initialized Data Size:	6656
Linker Version:	7.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	04/14/2008

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

KBDCAN.DLL

6.0.6000.16386

6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.0.6000.16386
File Version:	6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)
File Size:	8704
File Date:	11/02/2006
MD5 Checksum:	f017c8105dd04181dac9ad7ac7d54526
SHA1 Checksum:	8c971880c700597c0e547f5a820ddb07abf2c077
SHA256 Checksum:	b41ec4be498a4360637c643d2c52fa6aa2619067e63f0b5322ad61f8453edd7c
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	7680
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/02/2006

KBDCAN.DLL

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	8704
MD5 Checksum:	04b9d08020b31726ae8896f71be1ad18
SHA1 Checksum:	375224505204318943b5e217c2ec447bdcb63bad
SHA256 Checksum:	d1021a198890bd37620fb21378a5d5a12d2ff512f54c6a1f3a7368a731577e90
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

KBDCAN.DLL

6.3.9600.16384

6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.3.9600.16384
File Version:	6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623)
File Size:	8192
File Date:	08/22/2013
MD5 Checksum:	81185947b84fc1a77c217ff324a08ebd
SHA1 Checksum:	2661c953c32e6052baeeeec5fcb65c36e5b71f75
SHA256 Checksum:	af1656c803fb57decad506ec81336f3bccc877890c9f7453988ca8fabf87ca42
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	7168
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	08/22/2013

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

KBDCAN.DLL

6.2.9200.16384

6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.2.9200.16384
File Version:	6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
File Size:	7680
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	6614b7e106b3e559d54193868fb63620
SHA1 Checksum:	12918988cb6ac0a5d3946a52fd261a637ae764e0
SHA256 Checksum:	e2f08027e874f6e3fc328d764f32483a53f45e65cf62caf624042ed51353669b
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	6656
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

KBDCAN.DLL

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	8704
MD5 Checksum:	5919f2cda584ac30a88b3a94f1f3dda6
SHA1 Checksum:	a1bc1498bf0b5a90e3a0a237e31c48508913c31a
SHA256 Checksum:	16fbe8513978a66c57f072adb371e2334550eabcd9be6726c916f7df4e8ec59f
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

KBDCAN.DLL

6.1.7600.16385

6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.1.7600.16385
File Version:	6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
File Size:	8704
File Date:	07/14/2009
MD5 Checksum:	283c64a094a763c2f3de2c926aeae8cd
SHA1 Checksum:	782f063272b76ff9705399597580789874d679f7
SHA256 Checksum:	4c63464f9966c1daf630643697a0d874b6885a84fe54712e24da88b6a32d2580
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	7680
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	07/14/2009

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