Microsoft Windows DLL KBDES.DLL

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Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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The development of Microsoft® Windows® Operating System by Microsoft prompted the latest creation of KBDES.DLL. It is also known as a Spanish Alernate Keyboard Layout file (file extension DLL), which is classified as a type of Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file.

The release of KBDES.DLL introduced for Windows was on 11/08/2006 in Windows Vista. The latest file version for Windows 10 is v10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800) released on 07/29/2015. KBDES.DLL is bundled with the software package in Windows 10, Windows XP, and Windows Vista.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting DLL file problems with KBDES.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:	KBDES.DLL
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Spanish Alernate 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:	4096

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File Info	Description
File Size:	7.0 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:	2065:07:16 03:00:20+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	4096
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:	Spanish Alernate Keyboard Layout
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	kbdes (3.13)
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	kbdes.dll
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are KBDES.DLL Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library KBDES.DLL Errors

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

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

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

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing KBDES.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 KBDES.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 KBDES.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 KBDES.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 KBDES.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 KBDES.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 KBDES.DLL file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free KBDES.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 KBDES.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 KBDES.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 KBDES.DLL Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

KBDES.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:	7168
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	4a403e132b5607cbb3f3cd8e043f5f5e
SHA1 Checksum:	9b0e52182c40507beb20d4fa3b5edd721848317f
SHA256 Checksum:	2945309fe42751f779903bd1569913fc17c778a64d14df5fb6d0cf315c6a9b3c
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

KBDES.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:	6144
File Date:	04/14/2008
MD5 Checksum:	4b808bac83b00f3f013da239e93a416a
SHA1 Checksum:	8254027847816527635f3ed0c5f10bee015fdbae
SHA256 Checksum:	1d20261a24dcc6dc7faaa9fef4d992bc9dea087876f66c38b226683a5a90801f
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:	5120
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

KBDES.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:	7680
File Date:	11/02/2006
MD5 Checksum:	c51e127dc997af1c55c8a505b93f2e5d
SHA1 Checksum:	17bd17f24b9d9cf415fb6f78c2ffc9fce60adf81
SHA256 Checksum:	824e25c22f900f93f35b477f06d84ae39fb2ec3d0623276e7a5b9299525c48e9
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	6656
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/02/2006

KBDES.DLL

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	7680
MD5 Checksum:	14d43ef37b62a3223b62853f0f587d4b
SHA1 Checksum:	91dd24403daf5c0c8c790fdbe7f50bfd4e0d7e35
SHA256 Checksum:	a394ccda5909e08f10a1fbbd1df26ba0c2772fbfd306522f2dbc8d66aa359724
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

KBDES.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:	6656
File Date:	08/22/2013
MD5 Checksum:	17c8f23b759823ad0c608a9dcfca47ef
SHA1 Checksum:	a2f31f34725b527e016f999d9b5237bfe746d6c5
SHA256 Checksum:	3bf9f85ff316cf68e5dc3f2b6b6dd52ee6dfc9a9ee8b27027c41b7cc7e162da9
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	5632
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

KBDES.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:	6656
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	7a3b897705e21c450d76d101da8a38e2
SHA1 Checksum:	40d6eaaa324a68a389cb990b3e88ce6bb073ee73
SHA256 Checksum:	f6a7d83c5b1cff38a94913664cdceed25757eeb62ddd2e95e17df01ef1fa6ad5
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	5632
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

KBDES.DLL

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	7680
MD5 Checksum:	b2b37a48fb0a48dc435480418ec035a4
SHA1 Checksum:	efaff951dd128fc3e6b85bef28c48b5f7fa3dc1b
SHA256 Checksum:	fd896f6a1dc617ecaf9de3fcd354e2d8a96e0c3dfbedb2cf7b41785e5738e984
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

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

KBDES.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:	7680
File Date:	07/14/2009
MD5 Checksum:	5cc21890debdddf04e67fec6a0ccae56
SHA1 Checksum:	9902579e6a36d708df723cb175b0b4ca16d29f60
SHA256 Checksum:	31663c229332762cf4f8003f9c28ac41a853458e4d495542e03ba961e346bfab
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	6656
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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