Kbdhook.dll is missing in Windows 7

Asked By Leo Kingston 60 points N/A Posted on - 01/07/2012

I am receiving the following error window on starting my Windows 7 computer, and I don’t know which program is causing this error to appear. How can I identify it?

Please help me get rid of this.

Error:

Keychanger.exe – System Error      

The program can't start because kbdhook.dll is missing from your      
computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.      

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Answered By Aristono Martin 20 points N/A #115787

Kbdhook.dll is missing in Windows 7

Kdbhook.dll error can be caused by removing a certain program which is shared by another program or system. Incomplete or bad installation can also cause for the file to go missing. It can also be mistakenly deleted by a virus or spyware or other users.

You can try to download kdbhook.dll file to replace the old or missing one to fix the error. Back up your files before installing the file. But most often than not, registry related entries would have been most likely modified or corrupted once the dll errors occurred. You may wish to download it here http://www.windowsupdatesonline.com/download-dll/kbdhook.dll.html.

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Answered By cathy emrald 5 points N/A #115789

Kbdhook.dll is missing in Windows 7

Keychanger.exe is a process on your Windows 7 PC that launches and executes files that requires to run software and other programs. If you tried to launch a program but receiving error, it might be for the reason that the Keychanger.exe process is missing or damaged.

But there are also some undetected Spywares that may be responsible why you are receiving this error. The possible reasons why you are getting this error message are:

1. The Keychanger.exe has been corrupted, damaged or deleted mistakenly.

2. Registry files related to it has been corrupted. In this issue, it may be the kbdhook.dll.

3. Windows is out of date.

4. Malicious Spyware or virus threat.

In this case, you can download the Keychanger.exe here and replace it on your computer.

Do not download the missing kbdhook.dll on any dll site.

Editing your registry can make your problem worst.

Run a registry cleaner; scan your computer for any viruses.

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Answered By Sharath Reddy 590495 points N/A #307241

Kbdhook.dll is missing in Windows 7

If you are receiving this error on starting up Windows 7, the problem has something to do with one of your startup programs called “Key Changer.” The error is triggered by “Keychanger.exe” because the application is missing a file called “kbdhook.dll”. To fix the problem, simply reinstall your Key Changer program. This should restore the missing file back to its original location.

In case the missing DLL file is not really missing but the program is still triggering this error, it indicates that the file is corrupt. Reinstalling the program will also fix the problem. If you no longer have the installer for the program, unfortunately, you need to uninstall it to remove the error during startup. Click “Start,” “Control Panel,” and then “Add or Remove Programs.”

Scroll down and select your Key Changer program and click “Uninstall” or “Remove” then follow the instructions. Restart your computer if you are prompted. This should fix the problem.

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