Troubleshoot attrib.exe Errors and Download File

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

attrib.exe file Attribute Utility. 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 attrib.exe related errors on your device. You can also download attrib.exe 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

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 attrib.exe

4.1 List of attrib.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	attrib.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Attribute Utility

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 attrib.exe file related problems

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

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

attrib.exe

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

Problems related to attrib.exe 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 attrib.exe 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 attrib.exe errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace attrib.exe 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 attrib.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of attrib.exe 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\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your attrib.exe 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 attrib.exe

System Windows 10

File size 19456 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	86a994b7694c1749acb41af87416876b
	SHA1	b84cfb9c22dcbdf91bf5e48d90de98b7479bf2d2
	SHA256	cafc9e5a12be5522d47a9b856dcbc4afcc48fdc85232300446af2e564c380d11
	CRC32	b94fe418
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename attrib.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 18432 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	7999aa6512a538a3bb1dac08d398869e
	SHA1	4e157083da3f0e597503a3d5ed5af76f7d9ccf1a
	SHA256	b433ea2114390c85a1c662494b432d4c731eb64d350bf31501afcab579a058a4
	CRC32	56a235d7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename attrib.exe

System Windows 8

File size 17920 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	3d819e7e1ddcd3e25f008efc7ed5b298
	SHA1	15226549235d0be4888e323c67c9e20d868d48bc
	SHA256	09def9a382c79e16d6a875654e68f754d51ac577976ab2af5c6a5adf21e7756c
	CRC32	be09dbde
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename attrib.exe

System Windows 7

File size 16384 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	459a5755afbb1cb3e67ca4c1296599e3
	SHA1	c10b6995861da38e538a1ffd5acc0bb3fc147a6c
	SHA256	db24550c3183fc38f9440134322f124447dfe0a3564490180418305d7899d159
	CRC32	12cbfd3f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename attrib.exe

System Windows 7

File size 18432 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c65c20c89a255517f11dd18b056cadb5
	SHA1	61e0beaa8bb4b28726a56dedf020140ffc67a649
	SHA256	f4d77c1928bba3dc70b3d8e706666eb1c0a268bc3301d9c0b670c332e709ba01
	CRC32	224e9e96
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename attrib.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 18432 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	7df925c4a63cff90e27f11e6eb8933dc
	SHA1	521f4c5ae651ede60a12b7c098abc7c93df03f15
	SHA256	349d9e6d6cfcc459db9a41373ec9951a348ab1ac9ef2ae1b11f3a40d21ef8932
	CRC32	c3c0ead8
	Example file location	---

Filename attrib.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 16384 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	8cd951d018bb9c012bbcf0320895d01e
	SHA1	1609b4fef7bb6376f2cdd310dbe674810d554958
	SHA256	b6c6a73db3da750d5665945a12efe779fce2c0b9f9e328d7fc8a313f78491517
	CRC32	bb83a404
	Example file location	---

Filename attrib.exe

System Windows XP

File size 12288 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	e6d680494c812b82a15600fd23c94424
	SHA1	6be7cccf384b1b05b08b7fc5ae5bc3bb3365cc55
	SHA256	2a71e78487823f3651412eeb0b14fe7e1c24d8e27cafb58b759411ba3f7bb0ac
	CRC32	9e4b2522
	Example file location	---