Download esentutl.exe to Fix Errors

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

esentutl.exe file Extensible Storage Engine Utilities for Microsoft(R) Windows(R). 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 esentutl.exe related errors on your device. You can also download esentutl.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 esentutl.exe errors

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

4.1 List of esentutl.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	esentutl.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Extensible Storage Engine Utilities for Microsoft(R) Windows(R)

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 esentutl.exe file related problems

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

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

esentutl.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 306176 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	f26a0ff5e04d3c338aab2432c1b9135c
	SHA1	4a2f629bde2f2270d8d1cdeb5aca2074da55edf3
	SHA256	b76a232402c7dd3d334576a46476de8e666f80100b251cc4981e9eccb75a2e64
	CRC32	c7789f2f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename esentutl.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 272896 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	56d59a78f7e260137706c681f808b5b9
	SHA1	2cc0395a58c2fa2b1ce15d70718420ba3054c1f2
	SHA256	3dfa41f89abfeb121bf98d70a94c4c7f01960e8d48195ae82c7045dab46f7366
	CRC32	a77ce1c3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename esentutl.exe

System Windows 8

File size 262656 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	b035945a94f18c689e598c8aae579f9b
	SHA1	6cc575577c020f14a8205a10c8e61a880e7f02f9
	SHA256	c3706437d4f1a7b22140e23e4824330652eafb93f78edc1ddf08cbd9f5dc7610
	CRC32	b9e03230
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename esentutl.exe

System Windows 7

File size 139264 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	4779e21fed99e1a58b722313df0d45a9
	SHA1	94672bc23540f690c743344fd88cfbd8937afd41
	SHA256	0e0ee52f58fce3e8851a0ae5b250eeb5a8168f652008d0f09e94d108c0b81e1d
	CRC32	f7075286
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename esentutl.exe

System Windows 7

File size 123392 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d2db315b866148d6aaa9e0b3ab31b011
	SHA1	c8182310f0cb6141f257931e93362d2e3ebea6ce
	SHA256	b9b6aa323f9977ab0a3d50203f4e941df7294fdecd42909670fbce0698e58b58
	CRC32	b1c0671f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename esentutl.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 105984 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	35050ae7bdf25ed03c346840e9e71e64
	SHA1	76e856ced86a6d52658a96a76acc3d190d6610e9
	SHA256	adc14ce9163956e3f712c96f20359fe85d7ded3aa5427941c224e97b8a2e7efd
	CRC32	af084342
	Example file location	---

Filename esentutl.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 93184 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	4188d91b8e95ca732b1e5c5e528bb508
	SHA1	4af5070c649b395984a50bbaf539decf3db8e020
	SHA256	a422c83371f290a6e12cd5bc9dd24f30a5668a5f9a05cfb1a9cb2fc509e45ce7
	CRC32	3ad97bca
	Example file location	---

Filename esentutl.exe

System Windows XP

File size 39424 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	df17198f6a13ca1011ffef1d9b702481
	SHA1	54a2b83d75bf527148f19473ef5f8088491a52d9
	SHA256	aafed271d9c57276c5c73e2c7c3f4064d0296faef91dfb57b6d69aec2d5baf97
	CRC32	5cedd55c
	Example file location	---