Download and Fix activeds.tlb

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing activeds.tlb 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 activeds.tlb file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

activeds.tlb file Microsoft (R) ActiveDS Typelib. 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 activeds.tlb related errors on your device. You can also download activeds.tlb file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

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Fix activeds.tlb errors

1 Information about activeds.tlb file
2 Errors related to activeds.tlb file
3 How to fix activeds.tlb related errors?

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

4 Download activeds.tlb

4.1 List of activeds.tlb file versions

File info

General information
Filename	activeds.tlb
File extension	TLB
Description	Microsoft (R) ActiveDS Typelib

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

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

Most common activeds.tlb file related problems

There are various types of errors related to activeds.tlb file. activeds.tlb 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 activeds.tlb file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

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

activeds.tlb

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

Problems related to activeds.tlb 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 activeds.tlb 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 activeds.tlb errors in just few steps?

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

activeds.tlb 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 activeds.tlb 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 activeds.tlb 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 activeds.tlb 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 activeds.tlb file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the activeds.tlb 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 activeds.tlb 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 activeds.tlb 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 activeds.tlb file

The last solution is to manually download and replace activeds.tlb 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 activeds.tlb file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your activeds.tlb 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 activeds.tlb

System Windows 10

File size 112128 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	0a284f0381acb581b40a21fe22cc69e1
	SHA1	5c04b5772cfb017d99d7def0f70f8c253a08e87f
	SHA256	3f3c6c6e0471797064194339852fb4c0ef62af082bf05871b5c27c982fcdc033
	CRC32	f44c7f17
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename activeds.tlb

System Windows 8.1

File size 111616 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	ef955df09b1870fd51a056716bf96bc2
	SHA1	a4a24f74c97bd4bc837ddf1bedcc83a44b357fcb
	SHA256	e76f4b22eee7dcaecf6598aba372e588750dd24c650a8b35391bb58ae4f478d9
	CRC32	0478ef58
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename activeds.tlb

System Windows 8

File size 111616 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	7de3a8f93ce56c82cf57327b3aaaa363
	SHA1	af99a55fe41673cbae37ad49f9a8e76365ff8d02
	SHA256	af19552e6a758f738ec2d414c7b760f058796ae8b36168fe935e7dfd6f5401d3
	CRC32	3913ecc0
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename activeds.tlb

System Windows 7

File size 111616 bytes

Date 2009-07-13

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File details
	MD5	13dee36ed9a26e8891fdda0e16df33cb
	SHA1	55f1afb45e3e725eb17bc8d5a114070f9e1416a1
	SHA256	4222a862c5aab485ff720320c2b2947587709277589edb3bfa3605e94f9a0ca7
	CRC32	d38afb4a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename activeds.tlb

System Windows 7

File size 111616 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	7c650f8ff31632e485ffe2d0011bd921
	SHA1	5206dc71db026f6c1742b966d65df8b0559cd6ab
	SHA256	cf6111e3cbfdcd1aa76ae9cbfa3de520348874c891b69efe87583b8104e4c7c0
	CRC32	7e62eac3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename activeds.tlb

System Windows Vista

File size 111616 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	2ef881d190a41e02cc7eb25db7d3b01b
	SHA1	fdb1eec17257f454e8c5c611623b861cdd970fcb
	SHA256	cbc9f3f9c05a1f2477ff6872d0923b61a5b670d6d6413756168d5154e8f3112b
	CRC32	3abb850e
	Example file location	---

Filename activeds.tlb

System Windows Vista

File size 111616 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	bd209e2a39565b875e2e9a8e997c10d7
	SHA1	0f3d5a617396756e7f6c14941c34e99732f01dc1
	SHA256	5e321bfac73e8845901243b70c3f68984601d3df369fe9c2d59bfe9c714aee58
	CRC32	d7aac061
	Example file location	---

Filename activeds.tlb

System Windows XP

File size 111104 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	f5cea0ed3328e3957cb0a355907f9911
	SHA1	0f655f69dc336267ebd1d56194a78b26aa3ce186
	SHA256	165fca1f4a5ad1d3e7f562b4fcd7733affd746c80b7cc436cfac03c7cade67c1
	CRC32	679639c3
	Example file location	---