certreq.exe Informations - Download and Fix

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

certreq.exe file CertReq.exe. 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 certreq.exe related errors on your device. You can also download certreq.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 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

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 certreq.exe

4.1 List of certreq.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	certreq.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	CertReq.exe

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 certreq.exe file related problems

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

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

certreq.exe

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of certreq.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: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 406528 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	2134c1e794fe7e6d26e33b091c57386f
	SHA1	1ba0bb62bf0508b549a08f1cf5ab9e574994134c
	SHA256	ba2f36f25b2c066b3cc21ccd39aa7c5a16ac6dc9190f5eebe633905bca9ce872
	CRC32	7025ce87
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename certreq.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 316416 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	736f623ec009672f7fc2c2935b2498d4
	SHA1	6171a607d7ef2f6a1bc008e061a5db33c3e60a2d
	SHA256	81956c77df1e2006ad328d98be39f837ccd044c172739237e330e850c86ca4f2
	CRC32	86bf6f55
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename certreq.exe

System Windows 8

File size 293888 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	a5cda538d1421988688c97d3a059e67b
	SHA1	624d9aaf86abba75b601dd72e76a27735bf7c9c1
	SHA256	e2e3fa11e745c88d6ef58745105ff03be4df243abdf36831b7567c683642f160
	CRC32	e777b335
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename certreq.exe

System Windows 7

File size 326144 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	b93de844bf47ef8b512792c092542d71
	SHA1	a073aa919d12846c101a7ff9c1dc5bfb4cb35b57
	SHA256	c2aa5ee0ed68285254a49c858e41940d43ec6e46c8620518cf1669c166e68d88
	CRC32	b68ddf13
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename certreq.exe

System Windows 7

File size 263168 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	f5074313a069b36b9caeb986efe1741c
	SHA1	e813a5b3858661620da17dac36f1ac7b39641489
	SHA256	49e20107c10c9e4cb7ef10121a8c84514e34421698abe5dcb289a2a89395f1aa
	CRC32	a3095240
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename certreq.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 215552 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	56c182f55bf68556c974e9ad32bf56bf
	SHA1	f6c7d965aecddd1e46b83d4d294d97c3bd364fc5
	SHA256	8251a1630cd0d6ccf9001e351ff4b44d68abdbe3e63014d5f8c71e8989e1ac44
	CRC32	be1aac25
	Example file location	---

Filename certreq.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 259072 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	c8c33f31398217bc62d0b12ff456bb7d
	SHA1	9be06a795d8c88d561d742da2196b385e0b969ff
	SHA256	3ed4da4ec5074a9d34b80a915e8eadf85c300882270cfe6452808c8fb52de867
	CRC32	92d53a5c
	Example file location	---