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

comp.exe file File Compare 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 comp.exe related errors on your device. You can also download comp.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 comp.exe

4.1 List of comp.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	comp.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	File Compare 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 comp.exe file related problems

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

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

comp.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 23552 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	2c63141c944b7bd61d9a093f845bd485
	SHA1	a73d16bfef0c99736924122076dabc795b0d7af2
	SHA256	6ecb77137dc706422eb3a50788bc8eeca6ffa9c62be67f930a2e2419df124a6d
	CRC32	51670899
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename comp.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 23040 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	ee6c60cda116f680f04a62794f59495e
	SHA1	0738b72aac54e1d539df72c03a439a685301ef56
	SHA256	358ee9d6c7f8ab2479b13ec9bfc546ef7ecd9e2161c6a5d5ed97976c4365f301
	CRC32	23fc6d49
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename comp.exe

System Windows 8

File size 21504 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	6c7697129d12b45b7767e53c15c04bfb
	SHA1	4f8a1879d17efa5d3b2c7affcd1fc8054d010d98
	SHA256	432bb0d145d6985bef9c643483cf2023227c96547411037ccc841cb1eb021407
	CRC32	a018d202
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename comp.exe

System Windows 7

File size 24064 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	899646568805e25e956edad39f6b644d
	SHA1	88afdaf81fb67baebe9d426f755087d78367a64a
	SHA256	1b94bb770d571dd163eff721ba6569a01d934796678495a7cda6f7759ffe8ff6
	CRC32	bcde226f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename comp.exe

System Windows 7

File size 20480 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	b852a7a81a85ab0668069c85509d88e0
	SHA1	b1bd1e46a1058224b9d4f3c7f1422595a386fa0a
	SHA256	43a79f42622c9cb8c1ce27d38a97d52267b90d0ce4ec098394e0db42284e402a
	CRC32	a8beaf35
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename comp.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 20480 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	1bd7b7c1ca58117321798dd2ca793122
	SHA1	76c501bab40851949bc655a741ae66792bc43c87
	SHA256	fe62f19eae661c489b956126d94467af36b46a54ad949d860f03b1c857d39b68
	CRC32	1b949cbf
	Example file location	---

Filename comp.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 24064 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	5b864e02f130f4520459500ad913da7b
	SHA1	1453e000b0878da8fed3c1a92f729ab46dd27a75
	SHA256	b3589ed1fd0d95b3c4c9d984e9218a8d84b47ad99d2c35ad77dc77e31f52dd8f
	CRC32	2a3f2451
	Example file location	---

Filename comp.exe

System Windows XP

File size 15872 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	7b29c2b4d0609168ba768344ddfcc354
	SHA1	fac627fad10164d249d1e5744af4073335ce5797
	SHA256	7760e04c8270229fcc7424d83e0ecd2937bba4051bc4687e28de8c51439511d0
	CRC32	e1e3b63f
	Example file location	---