Fix drvinst.exe Errors

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

drvinst.exe file Driver Installation Module. 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 drvinst.exe related errors on your device. You can also download drvinst.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 drvinst.exe

4.1 List of drvinst.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	drvinst.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Driver Installation Module

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 drvinst.exe file related problems

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

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

drvinst.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 135680 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	c08007cf1240685a56a71cf1dfde5e11
	SHA1	921ba2337f72db7d278376a39ba8c3757e512173
	SHA256	7883ba32b99ca3411d349d988d44b629b87e0da5c136ec5ab96a6404ce2aa453
	CRC32	a987e7d5
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename drvinst.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 97792 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	455c8f5562ad5cd7254b041951a27a94
	SHA1	22749609d613b53bb21f3e85c073242ca3e131ab
	SHA256	65488a3c53a3c1f5569beab9cd3fe1683040dc9595bf698a1962e02694f4ee8c
	CRC32	ca71ede6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename drvinst.exe

System Windows 8

File size 80384 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	99a68db3ba73e57aee40c5bdcb18fe6c
	SHA1	e767f7f72b938c5e81fe7cdce18215f4040fe012
	SHA256	7a064ed27356008bb5e1153109c63459a9bee1dbfcd64810dd2e02cb057cbb4a
	CRC32	bd83fce5
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename drvinst.exe

System Windows 7

File size 102912 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	2dba1472bdf847eae358a4b9fa9ab0c1
	SHA1	bbfddd49aa609c2373b7ee382786e0b4977f8e60
	SHA256	4aa004926f11632ec03bd30716ceeeb53ea2284ca06a0c43de5f44113e2ea47d
	CRC32	07e3f2cc
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename drvinst.exe

System Windows 7

File size 252928 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	44daf0a410ab80e7cab7c12ede5ffb34
	SHA1	2d42a8eaba2829a1641fc580da5e337c75997a99
	SHA256	3493630ee740508d0db760a7648470f2987752d9b205ccca805a66c3524e2b58
	CRC32	d3b328b3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename drvinst.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 194048 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	488f6147cbbf38adfa29710537e02e61
	SHA1	6f8bd208121107083c55702dd91eb4624cee5b0b
	SHA256	3dbf181f4bbbf93e8bebb67c9ad3d5c1343d99e63da6ce5a4c6d3ea3266b59ce
	CRC32	8b1b29b9
	Example file location	---

Filename drvinst.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 61440 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	638dc235181c5202ce6c8232df854dde
	SHA1	75f9174738e983447b58b1913a5b687d9a49fef9
	SHA256	269f61a61feb35d3ee6ce59cec35515098208eedfd65d6aa419c486d2168a4c7
	CRC32	73988285
	Example file location	---