Troubleshoot diskperf.exe Errors and Download File

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

diskperf.exe file Disk Performance Configuration 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 diskperf.exe related errors on your device. You can also download diskperf.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

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Fix diskperf.exe errors

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

4.1 List of diskperf.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	diskperf.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Disk Performance Configuration 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 diskperf.exe file related problems

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

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

diskperf.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 21504 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	9b7caf8f80d20eb1c9bd25dda139094a
	SHA1	d354caf268c6eb8ebe216539d72683ef29c5b5a3
	SHA256	a77008f597cdae82a6a3f75f03a5ea1cf253bfb9777bbbe9c6305f5f413a0802
	CRC32	24be986c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename diskperf.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 17920 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	4a1b27c7f905390dc6c428d6170d54dd
	SHA1	c0736de29e9a0500fca1115d19410754ef0cc4e9
	SHA256	6d1dfe10bf4482151db3a8f34601dfdb527cc7ea107c0a74d8498dfa54e4e976
	CRC32	d48e7058
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename diskperf.exe

System Windows 8

File size 18432 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	f67df37aa1ebf914d47bb7c542e2dc79
	SHA1	6d19125c9222dbf7b34c810014b1463c3f6c7958
	SHA256	0e011917727ddfe457cf67dced981b5527d03562ce93c983b8758975e19ed1e8
	CRC32	11edee5d
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename diskperf.exe

System Windows 7

File size 17408 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	316de5eae273187a16e57f2931296079
	SHA1	9644690e00c4d9fd436be2e7d0b370ed5557d7d5
	SHA256	c1bda58cafda2c62e53ad979aa4d573676642f59d5ba3c7c81c81f73761b955e
	CRC32	d809d291
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename diskperf.exe

System Windows 7

File size 19456 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	b7e43b7da8c357da231ed62891c887b8
	SHA1	905214eea5241e28187dd58e60f8435b98fe2e00
	SHA256	43ac1688f49fb429d4bb977aded3e8144f1dfa5db20dcfbc0fdffeb8cec862a1
	CRC32	5c9dd444
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename diskperf.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 17408 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	620a3a941b1a7918f04f07c936a01e3c
	SHA1	74d4b04e9c42859851cd4114046c5a46ae61248a
	SHA256	633395a64f9805ec14ae2566407e213e2344b6123b69d2454e0addb649acbc03
	CRC32	062f351b
	Example file location	---

Filename diskperf.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 19456 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	b3945445e3ea066daee76247fb85cf30
	SHA1	28d07b69741ee2c1a3eb93c490d0355e4b60262b
	SHA256	d0500e2adca8d93f73753a5b6bb1f0060eebe39326fa8b57fa739ea8a8e420f5
	CRC32	2071765e
	Example file location	---

Filename diskperf.exe

System Windows XP

File size 17920 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	6eae0d36c471a19eb45bed40b16d6c1c
	SHA1	5d2ddde04f646190af5959c0c3b9569e14bfc570
	SHA256	c12d20843087cd5b028975c9cb830d3ba24da87682cd9427d7ca14a5611ae541
	CRC32	46521b92
	Example file location	---