How to Update, Download, and Fix Plugin.dbf

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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DBF files such as Plugin.dbf are categorized as Database (Database) files. As a Database file, it was created for use in ICQ build 3916 by Mail.Ru.

Plugin.dbf was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 11/27/2002 with ICQ build 3916. This file marks the latest update from Mail.Ru, according to our records.

This article discusses complete file details, DBF file troubleshooting instructions for problems with Plugin.dbf, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: Plugin.dbf
File Extension: DBF file extension
File Type: Database
Description: Database
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: ICQ build 3916
Developer: Mail.Ru
Software: ICQ
Software Version: build 3916
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 488
Oldest File Date: 09/30/2019
Latest File Date: 09/30/2019


What are Plugin.dbf Error Messages?


General Plugin.dbf Runtime Errors

Plugin.dbf file errors often occur during the startup phase of ICQ, but can also occur while the program is running. These types DBF errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while ICQ is running. Here are some of the most common Plugin.dbf runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files (x86)\ICQ\2003b\Plugin.dbf

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most DBF errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your Plugin.dbf file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with ICQ), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, Plugin.dbf file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading ICQ, system crash while loading or saving Plugin.dbf, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix Plugin.dbf 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 Plugin.dbf 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):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the Plugin.dbf error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

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

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for ICQ build 3916 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

ICQ build 3916

Mail.Ru

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 Plugin.dbf error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the Plugin.dbf error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your Plugin.dbf 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 Plugin.dbf file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Plugin.dbf files for every applicable version of ICQ. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download Plugin.dbf Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate ICQ folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\ICQ\2003b\
  4. 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 Plugin.dbf 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.



Download Plugin.dbf Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying Plugin.dbf to your appropriate Windows system directory. Mail.Ru typically does not release ICQ DBF 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 Plugin.dbf and all other DBF files for ICQ. An incorrectly installed DBF file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


Files Related to Plugin.dbf


DBF Files Related to Plugin.dbf

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
Plugin.dbf Database ICQ build 3916 488 C:\Windows\Temp\1F8038DA-B7C9-4554-8237-D387536...

Other Files Related to Plugin.dbf

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
Sessions.back.xml Extensible Markup Language ICQ 10.0.12262 5277233 C:\Windows\servicing\Sessions\
setupact.log Log ICQ build 3916 60976 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
setupact.log Log ICQ build 3916 9909 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
setupact.log Log ICQ 10.0.12262 1398820 C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
WmiApRpl.h C/C++/Objective-C Header ICQ build 3916 3444 C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\


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