Cerulean Studios Trillian DLL timebackground.dll

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

Last Updated: 11/27/2023
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timebackground.dll is considered a type of TimeBackground.dll file. It is most-commonly used in Microsoft Alarms and Clock developed by Cerulean Studios. It uses the DLL file extension and is considered a Win64 DLL (Dynamic link library) file.

timebackground.dll was initially released with Windows 8.1 on 10/18/2013 for the Windows 8.1 Operating System. The most recent release for Trillian 6.1.0.17 launched on 09/04/2019 [version 10.1804.1804.20001 release]. timebackground.dll is packaged with Trillian 6.1.0.17 and Avira Free Antivirus 15.0.1909.1591.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting DLL file problems with timebackground.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:	timebackground.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	TimeBackground.dll
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft Alarms and Clock
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:	0x515c8
Code Size:	468992

View Other timebackground.dll Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	762 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:10:04 18:00:57+00:00
File Type:	Win64 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
Time Stamp:	2018:04:20 18:47:07+00:00
PE Type:	PE32+
Linker Version:	14.13
Code Size:	468992
Initialized Data Size:	312832
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x515c8
OS Version:	6.2
Image Version:	1804.20001
Subsystem Version:	6.2
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	10.1804.1804.20001
Product Version Number:	10.1804.1804.20001
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	TimeBackground.dll
File Version:	10.1804.1804.20001
Internal Name:	TimeBackground
Legal Copyright:	©Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	Microsoft Alarms and Clock
Product Version:	10.1804.180420001-1804

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What are timebackground.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library timebackground.dll Errors

timebackground.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like timebackground.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like explorer.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Trillian) could share the same timebackground.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 timebackground.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Trillian is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common timebackground.dll errors include:

Access Violation at address - timebackground.dll.
timebackground.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsAlarms_10.1804.1101.1000_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\timebackground.dll.
Cannot register timebackground.dll.
Cannot start Trillian. A required component is missing: timebackground.dll. Please install Trillian again.
Failed to load timebackground.dll.
The application has failed to start because timebackground.dll was not found.
The file timebackground.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because timebackground.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your timebackground.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Trillian), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, timebackground.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Trillian, system crash while loading timebackground.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 timebackground.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 timebackground.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 timebackground.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Trillian (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Trillian software.

You can uninstall Trillian software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for Trillian 6.1.0.17 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Trillian software.

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

Trillian 6.1.0.17

Cerulean Studios

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 timebackground.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 timebackground.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 timebackground.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 timebackground.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free timebackground.dll files for every applicable version of Trillian. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download timebackground.dll Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Trillian folder location:

Windows 8.1: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsAlarms_6.3.9654.20335_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Deleted\Microsoft.WindowsAlarms_10.1803.614.1000_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe783b4112-dd48-40ad-9a50-d32e42e59bec\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsAlarms_10.1804.1101.1000_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsAlarms_10.1804.1101.1000_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsAlarms_10.1702.333.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe\
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Windows 10: C:\Windows\InfusedApps\Packages\Microsoft.WindowsAlarms_10.1702.333.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe\
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 timebackground.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 timebackground.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying timebackground.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Cerulean Studios typically does not release Trillian 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 timebackground.dll and all other DLL files for Trillian. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Trillian 6.1.0.17

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

timebackground.dll

10.1803.1803.2004

10.1803.1803.02004

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft Alarms and Clock
Software Version:	10.1803.1803.2004
File Version:	10.1803.1803.02004
File Size:	788992
File Date:	10/04/2019
MD5 Checksum:	75630fabe43f34c23c209651686df5ac
SHA1 Checksum:	fbbabfb2aa8030eab59b2a215764b1e5f5bb60ef
SHA256 Checksum:	37f5f5d343905eae2b81183f0e4b70b0c69331e73b410174b6824b6aa82e6336
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Deleted\Microsoft ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	1803.2004
Initialized Data Size:	331776
Linker Version:	14.12
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	10/04/2019

timebackground.dll

10.1804.1804.20001

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft Alarms and Clock
Software Version:	10.1804.1804.20001
File Version:	10.1804.1804.20001
File Size:	779776
File Date:	10/04/2019
MD5 Checksum:	58474895d728ee9aa5da327dfdf2d344
SHA1 Checksum:	2c99ee8458611ab97abd6038fc1f7ec112372d61
SHA256 Checksum:	dc219cb5b469bcdbd9a089815706ce7880251746700e96801f7352a5f2b296c4
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Windows ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	1804.20001
Initialized Data Size:	312832
Linker Version:	14.13
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	10/04/2019

Avira Free Antivirus 15.0.1909.1591

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

timebackground.dll

10.1804.1804.20001

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft Alarms and Clock
Software Version:	10.1804.1804.20001
File Version:	10.1804.1804.20001
File Size:	779776
File Date:	10/04/2019
MD5 Checksum:	58474895d728ee9aa5da327dfdf2d344
SHA1 Checksum:	2c99ee8458611ab97abd6038fc1f7ec112372d61
SHA256 Checksum:	dc219cb5b469bcdbd9a089815706ce7880251746700e96801f7352a5f2b296c4
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Windows ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	1804.20001
Initialized Data Size:	312832
Linker Version:	14.13
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	10/04/2019

Windows 10

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

timebackground.dll

10.1702.1702.2003

10.1702.1702.02003

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft Alarms and Clock
Software Version:	10.1702.1702.2003
File Version:	10.1702.1702.02003
File Size:	836096
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	84af2e9a6980f4dd4e9994d33962027f
SHA1 Checksum:	ea27d973259aaef418980d992b29e61b521179be
SHA256 Checksum:	673f286ae4277d6d333f059c164016e5265f002e8ba601bb4bdde754e2d8365b
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Windows ... C:\Windows\InfusedApps\Packages\Microsoft.Wind ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	1702.2003
Initialized Data Size:	288768
Linker Version:	14.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	03/18/2017

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

timebackground.dll

6.3.9600.16480

6.3.9600.16480 (winblue_gdr.131202-1853)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.3.9600.16480
File Version:	6.3.9600.16480 (winblue_gdr.131202-1853)
File Size:	450560
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	9dccc68939d7ba186cac895741007f39
SHA1 Checksum:	f1a5d33f796ae5568d071db63802d9dfffcedb1d
SHA256 Checksum:	36661a00f2ae474ff74d5fa50c752efa68d2cabcc8e2b6535b2ff2871606ddbd
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Windows ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	192000
Linker Version:	12.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

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