Fix bootsect.exe Errors

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

bootsect.exe file Boot Sector Manipulation Tool. 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 bootsect.exe related errors on your device. You can also download bootsect.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8

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Fix bootsect.exe errors

1 Information about bootsect.exe file
2 Errors related to bootsect.exe file
3 How to fix bootsect.exe related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download bootsect.exe

4.1 List of bootsect.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	bootsect.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Boot Sector Manipulation Tool

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 bootsect.exe file related problems

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

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

bootsect.exe

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of bootsect.exe file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\

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

System Windows 10

File size 95136 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	9e0cf3ab82efc327d8d32c8c082973b8
	SHA1	bebb43d28f7ea5b3a16c3af885d1c3368d611aa9
	SHA256	0496390509f0fe9b7850fcc09e3f715d3c4b119ec2de99d9cf24663fe4e08c28
	CRC32	aa765239
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename bootsect.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 92992 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	e8c4c7541a04f5a3d4847cbcf1ac541d
	SHA1	f4ea4ceb210766e8b01090117c663fba1a54f863
	SHA256	d935d0798d19e1479f32371d81cb9d6488bda52c7d259121eb5b38d6ebecf97c
	CRC32	e5b1c603
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename bootsect.exe

System Windows 8

File size 110832 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	71c4b22e78c0e053d9870859e01593ad
	SHA1	bd07429a8b20ce4c384cdf123c58c13b52a34ae0
	SHA256	eedc0a9ebf34586987a13433325e5486ae09d32beba431a051ad1bbb0233b4a4
	CRC32	01e93332
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\