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

cmdkey.exe file Credential Manager Command Line 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 cmdkey.exe related errors on your device. You can also download cmdkey.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 cmdkey.exe

4.1 List of cmdkey.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	cmdkey.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Credential Manager Command Line 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 cmdkey.exe file related problems

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 17408 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	923696f8f4ceb79babf1258b5857f820
	SHA1	08e73d07401db2e58b3414d88a85463a57187692
	SHA256	4c60e2ff43a0b8a16a1854f9b164854551c9d8cc706e19f7fbcb6ad34f41a1d5
	CRC32	99e1e4b8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename cmdkey.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 14848 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	ca4a0211480d05369efebf85d94cce6a
	SHA1	14ff29ed8b8963f0be76adbcac1324cb25f68fd1
	SHA256	df4b35dc5c0d2dbdcb9335cca97d95bea5bb1c1e78d9249e6abbe3f6bc57e81e
	CRC32	250cc59f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename cmdkey.exe

System Windows 8

File size 14336 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	8b7d597c91fe77de1422ebc6eacd37bb
	SHA1	1f025e7198ba65bd103de234a02ee0d021b55655
	SHA256	1848479f466e304c104a4cdeb0adc80ad2f77ff82ec24d56a087c8c23f93ec85
	CRC32	4ce673d8
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename cmdkey.exe

System Windows 7

File size 16384 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	16b18717e48861f538c417814e7f52aa
	SHA1	899fada6cca841a633cd144d4d88230b1c7dd21d
	SHA256	f51c7675be8fe3df77207ada324235246b54c12d530765fc5a8da1ed39de2da6
	CRC32	5f68f8a4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename cmdkey.exe

System Windows 7

File size 13824 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	512a60f62b89f43abe9d42b3302b96de
	SHA1	062ec59b34b9c65b983aef4c1e0b697c85c96c61
	SHA256	e940c78c8a2adbc47e93c42e3b4c36246ce57616eab523f2f1e2883756a2dc14
	CRC32	768f92dc
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename cmdkey.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 15872 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	2076b5a345101b0f9201a3ae2af935fa
	SHA1	f94b879ad5e2f1d7694c16a9a94f8a425edfa167
	SHA256	965b2beaee69bffa8c4274dc3f07847f8b8644bbf971d43bd4ae953b81ccc355
	CRC32	3d57f33a
	Example file location	---

Filename cmdkey.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 13824 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c84f9297deeb647ae4efb566a213c22e
	SHA1	a4901460106356ee5cbdbe05793d257ae4a98c9e
	SHA256	89f404b02491fd124d13f11cf7a2e325a0c5266ca5353eb52349dbf4ad997cac
	CRC32	18ad8b42
	Example file location	---