dab.dll - How to Fix? Download Now

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing dab.dll files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent dab.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

dab.dll file Desktop Activity Broker DLL. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of dab.dll related errors on your device. You can also download dab.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download dab.dll

4.1 List of dab.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	dab.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Desktop Activity Broker DLL

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common dab.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to dab.dll file. dab.dll file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to dab.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

dab.dll is corrupted
dab.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - dab.dll
dab.dll file error
dab.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register dab.dll file:
dab.dll file could not be loaded
dab.dll file doesn't exist

dab.dll

Application could not be started because dab.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to dab.dll can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing dab.dll file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix dab.dll errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

dab.dll file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with dab.dll file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to dab.dll file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of dab.dll or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to dab.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the dab.dll file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the dab.dll file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the dab.dll file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace dab.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace dab.dll file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded dab.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of dab.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\

If the steps did not solve your dab.dll file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename dab.dll

System Windows 10

File size 92160 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	2aa81de7a3ed8347a1360cdcae45739f
	SHA1	f25ae02b39dc8869c6e3aecbdd4bac3a3643bae2
	SHA256	0588fa0af7f8b568b29f14af69bbdf36c5daa9ece8585daaa1475a0c27500ab6
	CRC32	c8e7fd94
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename dab.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 78336 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	b651609e696b139ff06737eb198a7dbb
	SHA1	eb00797ae3bb45cb21be36cf091bf960d00b9b35
	SHA256	c44a7bfa512188504aee9a1f6c0eb8981c1e86bd0060443154299b5e284aa871
	CRC32	a87fe000
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\