cipher.exe - How to Fix? Download Now

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

cipher.exe file File Encryption 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 cipher.exe related errors on your device. You can also download cipher.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 cipher.exe

4.1 List of cipher.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	cipher.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	File Encryption 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 cipher.exe file related problems

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

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

cipher.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 40448 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	9bc540b3f65da1fc54f3cf9c52c4beee
	SHA1	1a59e95af708fce363fe9ce7d93da6c056be0741
	SHA256	6d3216582731393abe827f025856bf36224b7623c7b55ae359cd3a2fed6f78ea
	CRC32	94d85202
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename cipher.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 38912 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	b3595442d82adcb77e05f40356ac0e70
	SHA1	1a628b9d8aa5f81f561ee3ea565ab3c2cc6b4d16
	SHA256	067d2c6ee12ff31c08bc5752d5603a803fc67d0f97da3ea702b330a69b7dd7e8
	CRC32	836a0045
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename cipher.exe

System Windows 8

File size 36864 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	5ae4063f519266a6e72e44364ff727d3
	SHA1	a637653a02ded5519a004112465a25531c6b828c
	SHA256	9bf1a765fde2e513de13125923c51f55f9c12e48a7b3a800310af9015aacd2b5
	CRC32	5679538f
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename cipher.exe

System Windows 7

File size 37376 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	1fc18829957031c023734ada7fda5aee
	SHA1	6023812e8d72007d40c1c8092f8588e02a2c1beb
	SHA256	aa090b674ad5a39dbb010ce6e3a2b8bb19b084dd32a346742062e3adfa7c3c51
	CRC32	b18e9be5
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename cipher.exe

System Windows 7

File size 43008 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	9735ebdac4602ae5146e4c8be61b22eb
	SHA1	06e6889ad87e3f88d9ca4fe425029ae142adc088
	SHA256	64fc6d3f1b9b7465581e2b7fc5e8b8bdcf8510ab35ff12ed346a4135bcb69aca
	CRC32	14864eb9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename cipher.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 58368 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	9e447b628cbf81f006218e7b6127b7e2
	SHA1	c1aa0f08bd5c8de61d466ee344809c9a05b311ae
	SHA256	a56e066701303cc7405da6e8c791ce9b7ec23f88beb5c57ab6deb9d806131d27
	CRC32	af45413b
	Example file location	---

Filename cipher.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 67584 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	faa34f36e3aa7b0b373f702e2ceb21ac
	SHA1	3b5f55086585cb5696338b9435e3f0403beb13ef
	SHA256	a4f0e79afbe9e50d544c74610100a4cc7869700efc102f40dba8c7990a304030
	CRC32	39dd8a97
	Example file location	---

Filename cipher.exe

System Windows XP

File size 56832 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	af4e13ca861860a3f620b595b49065a1
	SHA1	7409d8bf7c84ec87c938e79d8145979209fc4e46
	SHA256	2ed9251e2c805a2c4e8cb40a5509e67e28b0f3e2d00e8b81000c232d6d44e00d
	CRC32	71dd1d61
	Example file location	---