autofmt.exe Informations - Download and Fix

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

autofmt.exe file Auto File System Format 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 autofmt.exe related errors on your device. You can also download autofmt.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 autofmt.exe

4.1 List of autofmt.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	autofmt.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Auto File System Format 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 autofmt.exe file related problems

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

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

autofmt.exe

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of autofmt.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\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 852480 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	8dde52db6caca85ead3f6bd4961730f4
	SHA1	a7a271b4201f1cccc2169d9c7fb841eb54bf8dc4
	SHA256	d9e69f8c160464e92160864edb025f97410f835ef73fd0ad0d6d0d1c09a49661
	CRC32	60731a62
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename autofmt.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 780288 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	6d78c1fb8024b0f22cc2e5c14dec2a23
	SHA1	cb59feb146d022f169323f09ad912cec855a1f2e
	SHA256	8bf9e95427e6ef301e6c1c39097f97f1b50ee4c7d4bcb36781b4174c68f7a444
	CRC32	0f2b98a4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename autofmt.exe

System Windows 8

File size 779264 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	0ce37df96c5f9101777723bfb4e2bf71
	SHA1	28de7ea10746f0b85f5259e49eb697d205c7bbbd
	SHA256	a72ac69411684b982af265d33d480eef693334f1a07c731928298032881ac0f9
	CRC32	dc17ddef
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename autofmt.exe

System Windows 7

File size 763904 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	04fafcaf36632e03b6bfc48275178349
	SHA1	41191fd8abc13c88aec5a46281d1082a958ed2ff
	SHA256	c45ee812712c7484d3869811af63d6e78ef885054fe702662104bde5635d8a73
	CRC32	de39f6ba
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename autofmt.exe

System Windows 7

File size 658944 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	a475b7bb0cccfd848aa26075e81d7888
	SHA1	6c96e30c9bfbb3d022a5418b1cdaffe9e5517eaf
	SHA256	14b87f89f2374baa0ec676960096a7f44acb21ea9a17ca002c3587c3e5bc61fe
	CRC32	17391687
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename autofmt.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 636416 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	34da5ae04ca114b23d93cd9d4d05fcb7
	SHA1	0f5a3ff54aac0b909031220079fbfe199ac2b9c9
	SHA256	2c5da462c6fd16ad143ba56d4a507cd55e48acc028acc405a75748f175bc321c
	CRC32	7056db0b
	Example file location	---

Filename autofmt.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 722944 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	a2e4854af96353ad33d4f167085a4a7b
	SHA1	271a0b0b725d9d4b50c0d6a137fee7dfeef31289
	SHA256	7d38381c4def6e27c97f48eb563026567ddba0a614f4d8ebfff0ee15db68c859
	CRC32	485ba9b0
	Example file location	---

Filename autofmt.exe

System Windows XP

File size 580608 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	a38c1a7d8d8f4428cd8e96f3f2b6e046
	SHA1	32e4a543a1c8a4d4d858016a37cb49a050aa329c
	SHA256	505815ded97ea9c51d000f6b0cfb00758146ea26c5a9f7f2064f3267f44fde3a
	CRC32	aaee9ff8
	Example file location	---