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Fixing Stdole2.tlb Issues - How to Download and Repair

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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stdole2.tlb uses the TLB file extension, which is more specifically known as a Microsoft OLE 2.40 for Windows NT(TM) and Windows 95(TM) Operating Systems file. It is classified as a Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file, created for Microsoft OLE 2.40 for Windows NT(TM) and Windows 95(TM) Operating Systems by Classic PDF Editor.

stdole2.tlb was initially released with Windows Vista on 11/08/2006 for the Windows Vista Operating System. The latest file version for Classic PDF Editor 12 is v2.40.4275 released on 03/11/2010. stdole2.tlb is included with Classic PDF Editor 12, Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate 2010, and Windows 10.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple TLB file troubleshooting, and list of free stdole2.tlb downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	stdole2.tlb
File Extension:	TLB file extension
Description:	Microsoft OLE 2.40 for Windows NT(TM) and Windows 95(TM) Operating Systems
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft OLE 2.40 for Windows NT(TM) and Windows 95(TM) Operating Systems
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © Microsoft Corp. 1993-1998.

File Details
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	Pre-release
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x0000

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File Info	Description
File Size:	18 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:11 14:07:28+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	1999:03:08 19:15:43+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	5.12
Code Size:	0
Initialized Data Size:	17408
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x0000
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	2.40.4275.1
Product Version Number:	2.40.4275.1
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	Pre-release
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Microsoft OLE 2.40 for Windows NT(TM) and Windows 95(TM) Operating Systems
File Version:	2.40.4275
Internal Name:	STDOLE2.TLB
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © Microsoft Corp. 1993-1998.
Product Name:	Microsoft OLE 2.40 for Windows NT(TM) and Windows 95(TM) Operating Systems
Product Version:	2.40.4275
Comments:	Microsoft OLE 2.40 for Windows NT(TM) and Windows 95(TM) Operating Systems
Legal Trademarks:	Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows NT(TM) and Windows 95(TM) are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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What are stdole2.tlb Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library stdole2.tlb Errors

stdole2.tlb is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like stdole2.tlb, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like mighost.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Classic PDF Editor) could share the same stdole2.tlb 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 TLB 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 stdole2.tlb is attempted to be loaded either when Classic PDF Editor is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common stdole2.tlb errors include:

Access Violation at address - stdole2.tlb.
stdole2.tlb could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Program Files (x86)\Classic PDF Editor\Lib\stdole2.tlb.
Cannot register stdole2.tlb.
Cannot start Classic PDF Editor. A required component is missing: stdole2.tlb. Please install Classic PDF Editor again.
Failed to load stdole2.tlb.
The application has failed to start because stdole2.tlb was not found.
The file stdole2.tlb is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because stdole2.tlb was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your stdole2.tlb file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Classic PDF Editor), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, stdole2.tlb file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Classic PDF Editor, system crash while loading stdole2.tlb, 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 stdole2.tlb 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 stdole2.tlb 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 stdole2.tlb error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Classic PDF Editor 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 Classic PDF Editor 12 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Classic PDF Editor software.

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

Classic PDF Editor 12

Classic PDF Editor

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 stdole2.tlb 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 stdole2.tlb 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 stdole2.tlb 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 stdole2.tlb file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free stdole2.tlb files for every applicable version of Classic PDF Editor. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download stdole2.tlb Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Classic PDF Editor folder location:

Windows XP: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\
Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Show 8 more directories +
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v7.0A\Lib\x64\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v7.0A\Lib\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v7.0A\Lib\IA64\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Classic PDF Editor\Lib\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
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 stdole2.tlb 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 stdole2.tlb Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying stdole2.tlb to your appropriate Windows system directory. Classic PDF Editor typically does not release Classic PDF Editor TLB 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 stdole2.tlb and all other TLB files for Classic PDF Editor. An incorrectly installed TLB file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate 2010

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

stdole2.tlb

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	14912
File Date:	12/02/2019
MD5 Checksum:	a623775b9b76168036f79a1ade321fa7
SHA1 Checksum:	0fec4944524f6d295eb34d23106526fd9bb594e1
SHA256 Checksum:	fa12bf55c42b0c3d5aca2fb90e1a02c638eb311ee8ded509af307a4de69c026a
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\ ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Modification Date/Time:	12/02/2019

stdole2.tlb

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	14912
File Date:	12/02/2019
MD5 Checksum:	d130e4e6ee1d81b38e0b5c3cda207540
SHA1 Checksum:	898a52fa04c768a22cb6d6a1a8c63b6547dd1b4f
SHA256 Checksum:	58c3b3a2c798ec42eaef8155dd22e2c2f49f53d91b1f1f115a6fc5164b8078f9
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\ ... C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\ ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Modification Date/Time:	12/02/2019

Classic PDF Editor 12

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

stdole2.tlb

2.40.4275.1

2.40.4275

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft OLE 2.40 for Windows NT(TM) and Windows 95(TM) Operating Systems
Software Version:	2.40.4275.1
File Version:	2.40.4275
File Size:	17920
File Date:	02/11/2020
MD5 Checksum:	1b02577f0addea32eb02a50d4a4cdd1e
SHA1 Checksum:	36f701ccec78a5d218fea23fd05351890f14cf7d
SHA256 Checksum:	6ea525bface5467c1045c3708f339a4b92a3a273f70656e061c7f7322c56d667
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Classic PDF Editor\Lib\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	17408
Linker Version:	5.12
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	02/11/2020

Windows 10

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

stdole2.tlb

10.0.15063.0

10.0.10011.16384

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	10.0.15063.0
File Version:	10.0.10011.16384
File Size:	18432
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	3fc3dffc35acf05a19e0f21bcddeb177
SHA1 Checksum:	3a03dac4749300a1228ab1e2c96ed5f2d898acb2
SHA256 Checksum:	fad72f955184edbb2a02e2d37ec18d822d093da8cb5b0da2afcb6c343a671a49
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	17920
Linker Version:	14.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	10.0
File Modification Date/Time:	03/18/2017

Windows XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

stdole2.tlb

5.1.2600.5512

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
Software Version:	5.1.2600.5512
File Version:	5.1.2600.5512
File Size:	16896
File Date:	04/14/2008
MD5 Checksum:	93feb3c49788c4b6e8585787bfaca673
SHA1 Checksum:	a8ac987fa66d6b3c631ea9f34af303f743a4a013
SHA256 Checksum:	f93850a15997c3c259afcaf1ea29666eb0dd2c5801b175c522438f8cd65cf1ac
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\ C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	16384
Linker Version:	7.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	04/14/2008

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

stdole2.tlb

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	16896
MD5 Checksum:	d5213329522f620a50ef2dbdc7f4d0d7
SHA1 Checksum:	7a3fcad96dbf47a6cb5fbd0a3c1bf923bbc1e8d8
SHA256 Checksum:	01de2a877c4cd3d11a47f49f22715ab285a9682f3855aa35d130d4b3438b86eb
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

stdole2.tlb

6.0.6000.16386

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software Version:	6.0.6000.16386
File Version:	6.0.6000.16386
File Size:	16896
File Date:	11/02/2006
MD5 Checksum:	bde198b46f5415b8eb816178965f9b07
SHA1 Checksum:	f31037193ea8282713d8fe266134554dcda25a32
SHA256 Checksum:	cdd4617d55b57515fde1b615c4d347ca71cccc96a32cc91cebfd8c5721d263c8
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	16384
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/02/2006

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

stdole2.tlb

6.3.9600.16384

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software Version:	6.3.9600.16384
File Version:	6.3.9600.16384
File Size:	16896
File Date:	08/22/2013
MD5 Checksum:	20873a30da47592904f235a1506d6ab0
SHA1 Checksum:	725306a604e3ae0a8dcc81c0bbc56ed5e85aad8a
SHA256 Checksum:	23b7fc3d32141f6cb659158d74ab871468a855547a45e424ae170435585755a4
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	16384
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	08/22/2013

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

stdole2.tlb

6.2.9200.16384

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
Software Version:	6.2.9200.16384
File Version:	6.2.9200.16384
File Size:	16896
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	b92e624061a55b05298e8130ac75dce9
SHA1 Checksum:	ad0212f1c66f275f9f5f1715be5ca37a0ff170ca
SHA256 Checksum:	44cf9aad804392f9069ecd999f06b9f2d3eb9f5f3b93267e3c99b91e25239118
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	16384
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

stdole2.tlb

6.1.7600.16385

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
Software Version:	6.1.7600.16385
File Version:	6.1.7600.16385
File Size:	16896
File Date:	07/13/2009
MD5 Checksum:	f82327d36ea4dc51563283326e4d7784
SHA1 Checksum:	1be68e6824080ef6806db227b2c6fb26ac724f21
SHA256 Checksum:	ef13147f41fef4a9181fb50e4a2a2cced3c57b71a275a797cf58d9bf459f38e9
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	16384
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	07/13/2009

stdole2.tlb

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	16896
MD5 Checksum:	89f4d0dd6606a2fe15931e6888dbbc8d
SHA1 Checksum:	b33d2b19ce16a7ac275259d4cb6eb39d8f1825ce
SHA256 Checksum:	513d9f6db0d993db6d720df1ff4fed2c6a9b067522cdee389ca40d3b618b6a55
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

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