Microsoft Windows DLL sbe.dll

Fixing Sbe.dll DLL Issues - How to Download and Repair

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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sbe.dll is considered a type of DirectShow Stream Buffer Filter. file. It is most-commonly used in Microsoft® Windows® Operating System developed by Microsoft. It uses the DLL file extension and is considered a Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file.

sbe.dll was first released for Windows Vista Operating System on 11/08/2006 with Windows Vista. The most recent version [file version 10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)] was introduced on 07/29/2015 for Windows 10. sbe.dll is included in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.

In this article, you will find detailed sbe.dll information, a DLL file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	sbe.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	DirectShow Stream Buffer Filter.
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:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0xac320
Code Size:	709632

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File Info	Description
File Size:	740 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 18:18:58+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:	1983:01:24 10:35:25+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	709632
Initialized Data Size:	51200
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0xac320
OS Version:	10.0
Image Version:	10.0
Subsystem Version:	10.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
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:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	DirectShow Stream Buffer Filter.
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	sbe.dll
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	sbe.dll
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are sbe.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library sbe.dll Errors

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

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

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

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing sbe.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 sbe.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 sbe.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 sbe.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 sbe.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 sbe.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 sbe.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free sbe.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 sbe.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\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
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Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
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 sbe.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 sbe.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

sbe.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:	757760
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	e14c5c02edca87685e32809e33458e1f
SHA1 Checksum:	6fd129b6e2e8467460b2a2d6d9d478fe38ff4061
SHA256 Checksum:	785fbf1b121b9c60b75e0880cd46209bb4ba67327524cbec5c461b91e9b9fcac
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	51200
Linker Version:	14.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	10.0
File Modification Date/Time:	03/18/2017

Windows XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

sbe.dll

6.5.2600.5512

6.05.2600.5512

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	DirectShow
Software Version:	6.5.2600.5512
File Version:	6.05.2600.5512
File Size:	270848
File Date:	04/14/2008
MD5 Checksum:	c559b8bf1ec5146e5e52d2cc21276d0a
SHA1 Checksum:	d0689245f29e5fc02213c37d42d5e0d3b77901a4
SHA256 Checksum:	8a79ead7258911b2668e45a8702440938b54aef28f1462d45b29fcd3816cb357
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:	22528
Linker Version:	7.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	04/14/2008

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

sbe.dll

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	322560
MD5 Checksum:	697ed76eb2736b1962b5e87aeec77afd
SHA1 Checksum:	5466bb0e9c2deb9ab7fd599618031ac5517d049e
SHA256 Checksum:	b57751dca360104b82e99270f5b1527317a63ad42a6d6f0cc1d42fe2b7f3fd18
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

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

sbe.dll

6.6.6001.18000

6.6.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.6.6001.18000
File Version:	6.6.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840)
File Size:	416768
File Date:	01/21/2008
MD5 Checksum:	65a896d81705d69e958ee85d9ddd1f4b
SHA1 Checksum:	f41ddf2b70d6dd7c0f214ab5983092d2119eb35b
SHA256 Checksum:	019393f65988f7fd5d3e72be97e9d97e4166ead1f9875dd779b050d396d512c6
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	33280
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/21/2008

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

sbe.dll

6.6.9600.17415

6.6.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.6.9600.17415
File Version:	6.6.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)
File Size:	829952
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	d1dc5963a2d26389faab53c7e21e6284
SHA1 Checksum:	728f4d2ec32ba8033907a9f3a53cb1536ac74a60
SHA256 Checksum:	69328bb76bde5d125b759728989c886495b1cf3016f2c4a639774af4ce97c27b
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	54272
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

sbe.dll

6.6.9200.16384

6.6.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.6.9200.16384
File Version:	6.6.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
File Size:	726016
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	81f4260023bbeb43051ba0973779a689
SHA1 Checksum:	0f19b28763399056f9a047067618f27d1c3024b8
SHA256 Checksum:	dc55dd9238ed86356bfb81b6afb22b984aece3f79946e1a683dab6e8b8dda8af
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	44544
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

sbe.dll

6.6.7601.17514

6.6.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.6.7601.17514
File Version:	6.6.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)
File Size:	1118208
File Date:	11/21/2010
MD5 Checksum:	7a59cc95c9aa105184c607ac4cde0d3e
SHA1 Checksum:	73b88df3e07a6025a873e46e049752b767306d0f
SHA256 Checksum:	0fdfaed20043d1478299da1af0aac98aa39b25da2f417bbd05e26b0c48aeb690
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	271872
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2010

sbe.dll

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	850432
MD5 Checksum:	074341eeda7a8564c22b7f76008a3ca0
SHA1 Checksum:	682e60b6e9368f693ba02cfccbada1246db084e8
SHA256 Checksum:	057cfbee9cdeb2a85fc27e73bbf5844494203526601693885d2a2b32acdaefa1
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

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

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