Fix convert.exe Errors

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

convert.exe file File System Conversion 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 convert.exe related errors on your device. You can also download convert.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 convert.exe

4.1 List of convert.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	convert.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	File System Conversion 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 convert.exe file related problems

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

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

convert.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 19456 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	1025a48851368e6d803cb521502703c7
	SHA1	acf84e0584abd471edb97204cddceafb85b1dd74
	SHA256	12961b098e5621c78b0e430e8c7655bc322a33ff4339273f0ea2a21db426b9ec
	CRC32	39ceb218
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename convert.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 18432 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	7c67469a8b9a0748a063bf5616ae4582
	SHA1	0b15cc3e2bd988c28acb858dafad0788d3f65b48
	SHA256	74f4956142e6867378635c2e2e52a6a312c21ffd20253b95e6183c76872787e8
	CRC32	83a710ee
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename convert.exe

System Windows 8

File size 18432 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	dbc33a94dfbeb57196ce39b214d1e60e
	SHA1	47a0e318931e45f467a06b5951fa506a7cf1a5d5
	SHA256	d28ba6cc828f1aadf4bf9f016b0a710bedda9147517aab1239e105e5c90613ba
	CRC32	afaaa7a2
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename convert.exe

System Windows 7

File size 20480 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	89508fa6acf97ea4b40dcde0ec74d6bf
	SHA1	92ece729e3e6c1174bb801e13f62c5671162e1d3
	SHA256	a9d13e0f6e6857f9ba9b93c5642239114e1ce1698ae7a10a11ddab7a145a294d
	CRC32	db094a02
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename convert.exe

System Windows 7

File size 17408 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	fa5c490197c97ec58cf751f8ce6439d3
	SHA1	5905517ac02e89473ac1ac16ae0d8ee39e76cddb
	SHA256	b5c415dede4c4a45f1cb356a6de4445cb153bf0a215683a6477d3a1ac54282fd
	CRC32	15e47201
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename convert.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 20480 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	6292b2e2d7168d024b1db31d83694c9e
	SHA1	dee9315c62bae38f639226523abbe2751afed867
	SHA256	08f1a323eb4127d403115d9e6bd6a50498583b810ee8d05d13475ec141a48eb9
	CRC32	445157a4
	Example file location	---

Filename convert.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 17408 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	838a80a4df9d0624abd3eb80b7d784cf
	SHA1	aaaa67fb27bd3c43edff213ccfd3f9366bf74b41
	SHA256	9ab9572284324d3c360311848110b82b9a90e18e0d662e14b12fe8483603ef33
	CRC32	9be30db1
	Example file location	---

Filename convert.exe

System Windows XP

File size 13824 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	d094341a23cc083c9411dee93194ff89
	SHA1	5c44f5568543da50c6cf300874417e4c62db4fcd
	SHA256	9ef74dcf95467b089f5b9a2cc27d1cd2487c3897211e9a2413b17c0fd1d9a525
	CRC32	ecd5e53d
	Example file location	---