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

fsutil.exe file fsutil.exe. 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 fsutil.exe related errors on your device. You can also download fsutil.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 fsutil.exe

4.1 List of fsutil.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	fsutil.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	fsutil.exe

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 fsutil.exe file related problems

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

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

fsutil.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 129536 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	a03d0f1f5d293903b7ced6fe4a7f98ef
	SHA1	c4a73543607cd52c343d5fd342f067f35000b866
	SHA256	a00779c5739973991ea20d5c37ac2d8e7e7cd6db880c99dbef301ca10dd5479f
	CRC32	f7c4188e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename fsutil.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 113664 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	6a6f3aabc9f80bea07bc927c0a37566f
	SHA1	8d71dd75c885da7d3064f7d0677596a75433fe42
	SHA256	4c948318b04dadb58926818d02776129b651a134e01e28d7b6707994a83a0227
	CRC32	3f179413
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename fsutil.exe

System Windows 8

File size 86528 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	4e62d9bbc8f597bfef1ddcacf58174f7
	SHA1	0c06b551b984dd7949d8cfcacb8ebb7ba0f78657
	SHA256	8bc388aa75606b41201ad49d15b7df2fec23ac63349846db7e32ebb111a94537
	CRC32	dfb54d27
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename fsutil.exe

System Windows 7

File size 73728 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	0a6173561a8f993cd005f6b52b04f4dd
	SHA1	4a8493fee2cde8957e785a6a3dfd8e7efd526895
	SHA256	1b9b7b9f76fa21b50566f0b23e296cb246a8f23187ae94ae476e261b288042ad
	CRC32	ed63c1f8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename fsutil.exe

System Windows 7

File size 96256 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	551fdcb05e1a8cb4cdec01e3c1cfed7b
	SHA1	197932948d4be32af818638b22c1e557036df6aa
	SHA256	7f43a02b9e65f5211e194b75265e5e1ae460835851aa6ea74c4d5870242bae36
	CRC32	ecf92b75
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename fsutil.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 55296 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	049065b767519d7a6ac351397136877d
	SHA1	4099ee33eb06182b6dc1c98a141ed4d204432321
	SHA256	fb5a1d06705e0a5d1cb236682c18474115b2fb45cca1e9694646dc6bc26b92fc
	CRC32	a270c289
	Example file location	---

Filename fsutil.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 75264 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	733f00dbdeabaaba9f7191207ad6d53f
	SHA1	4badc28a789809ed15b29b8d64c75f345a13b31f
	SHA256	e1aa3a00c5bfff666ff160f39fec49e781b200dc08af3f0a8ea34b99c4f7019f
	CRC32	b3028af5
	Example file location	---

Filename fsutil.exe

System Windows XP

File size 56320 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	b744371e828cc71f3841b90ef6c83e01
	SHA1	dfd0ec3b437787686a38b019cb018adfdf361112
	SHA256	457dadfa2b0a956a3ec07d700fb7b99574f799e49371373cf1ba839b6e107e36
	CRC32	afc70043
	Example file location	---