colorcpl.exe - How to Fix? Download Now

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

colorcpl.exe file Microsoft Color Control Panel. 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 colorcpl.exe related errors on your device. You can also download colorcpl.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

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Fix colorcpl.exe errors

1 Information about colorcpl.exe file
2 Errors related to colorcpl.exe file
3 How to fix colorcpl.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 colorcpl.exe

4.1 List of colorcpl.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	colorcpl.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Microsoft Color Control Panel

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 colorcpl.exe file related problems

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

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

colorcpl.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 86528 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	595a72a2e22e96588a73250676d002d3
	SHA1	20819a6c5fb040d09f83f1d8193019a40cb98e18
	SHA256	7ec2bf32f4001e36933d33b9bd09f4511ada67f70a878622840499548b3758ed
	CRC32	5fb48e0d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename colorcpl.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 86016 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	0a606dba8620a3f24240226798720cdd
	SHA1	4268af3937279110a26ee406fb8bee67f383e989
	SHA256	81ee15c4666d73420333bace26971f9df60178f2694951b2e56c36df572551c7
	CRC32	04a9fa2e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename colorcpl.exe

System Windows 8

File size 86016 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	fd69adf4edc59e96681cd281869a5274
	SHA1	0702afa70e5aafa753c8708e6b2623147f67f796
	SHA256	c52b00ab5de1df5c86996745995a4b21fdb47bad0f911800660eb9dc7863ca3a
	CRC32	d2efb5d8
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename colorcpl.exe

System Windows 7

File size 86016 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	031183b7923637cbb3e99cbbe5e821ca
	SHA1	52501d31d8b990109d3e5255cd882c6eab768819
	SHA256	60ced2cca4ad14c9734d4026ef665069de7284a7748f7bdedc84eb9bd81bd8d7
	CRC32	26956cb0
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename colorcpl.exe

System Windows 7

File size 86528 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	1f6dc007eab7f6911130d729b4739a12
	SHA1	043106b6b0852d2af6e52daea040dbe655b17eac
	SHA256	1cc558e67815df6fe4ea9ffa7677c672890e00a79772a1a50cda503c24b71bd0
	CRC32	2f6cfb67
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename colorcpl.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 85504 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	09520a4404c78c88d411b60dd64529f8
	SHA1	a90db41643c2f1230e1b97c008f1f2d8e8545c8c
	SHA256	4a0ae3ddebd4d67bf6a18dbd3e39fa1228b2c77d1014dcb60544576e651996fa
	CRC32	d439bd62
	Example file location	---

Filename colorcpl.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 84992 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5d2a641b9ae31d27aa2ac712d562f761
	SHA1	824454194833aaec70d54a14da2e7e310fb0bcaa
	SHA256	5735ed65a98ddee49dab702ea68e7cd41172797a3567ff3977481801c17ff5cc
	CRC32	2e533ce1
	Example file location	---