Troubleshoot calc.exe Errors and Download File

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

calc.exe file Windows Calculator. 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 calc.exe related errors on your device. You can also download calc.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 calc.exe

4.1 List of calc.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	calc.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Windows Calculator

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 calc.exe file related problems

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

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

calc.exe

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of calc.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 calc.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 calc.exe

System Windows 10

File size 26112 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	159ab34f06af279ef3f57c2ceadb9768
	SHA1	dcabf4bba851e92d45e5a60390bb4eb2b1ef5fd4
	SHA256	c0f9cc1663b74a106c5c3356988ffa42d64f9c941ef9cb46aabf16ce8a213baf
	CRC32	e95e27b6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename calc.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 816128 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	f28a6788920165fa30fa4e05dc6b2651
	SHA1	29bc3cd45afbb02c206315256d8b014bd5b54078
	SHA256	5abeb1f5be48fa0f56fd733ff9e305591e30618c9043b0822eee8dd5d549fa70
	CRC32	688eda4f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename calc.exe

System Windows 8

File size 936448 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	c830e4ec9e08967bee13e84b1ce9437e
	SHA1	49c7d593f22293ebc6763c8bfde95ae4cd255361
	SHA256	b85111b131dc030316ad2f93349232267d7c57191c40b7ab9bf8f1fbba022786
	CRC32	eea18a4f
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename calc.exe

System Windows 7

File size 918528 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	10e4a1d2132ccb5c6759f038cdb6f3c9
	SHA1	42d36eeb2140441b48287b7cd30b38105986d68f
	SHA256	c6a91cba00bf87cdb064c49adaac82255cbec6fdd48fd21f9b3b96abf019916b
	CRC32	7f01606f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename calc.exe

System Windows 7

File size 776192 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	60b7c0fead45f2066e5b805a91f4f0fc
	SHA1	9018a7d6cdbe859a430e8794e73381f77c840be0
	SHA256	80c10ee5f21f92f89cbc293a59d2fd4c01c7958aacad15642558db700943fa22
	CRC32	f76a736b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename calc.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 176128 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	1ed2124313cce34c877247574212efc8
	SHA1	1c94cd9e3ee959ff6002eca3c5e7e7fdb9158657
	SHA256	c660b3a2c497bcb805654b3900be44c3ca30ebffeb5a5a415419cc44b2a57e4c
	CRC32	fcb64bbc
	Example file location	---

Filename calc.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 188416 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	c72a515e6835cb775a01ba4f42b1a730
	SHA1	c0a8736dfad17ae2ad962d069545164c30b8ce24
	SHA256	6aca0b2294ea3a605384ed8acb0f7366f4a445b41c194052e9d4c1cf1a3f2bdf
	CRC32	10253c84
	Example file location	---

Filename calc.exe

System Windows XP

File size 114688 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	829e4805b0e12b383ee09abdc9e2dc3c
	SHA1	5a272b7441328e09704b6d7eabdbd51b8858fde4
	SHA256	37121ecb7c1e112b735bd21b0dfe3e526352ecb98c434c5f40e6a2a582380cdd
	CRC32	9a9d000d
	Example file location	---