Troubleshoot HOSTNAME.EXE Errors and Download File

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

HOSTNAME.EXE file Hostname APP. 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 HOSTNAME.EXE related errors on your device. You can also download HOSTNAME.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 HOSTNAME.EXE errors

1 Information about HOSTNAME.EXE file
2 Errors related to HOSTNAME.EXE file
3 How to fix HOSTNAME.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 HOSTNAME.EXE

4.1 List of HOSTNAME.EXE file versions

File info

General information
Filename	HOSTNAME.EXE
File extension	EXE
Description	Hostname APP

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 HOSTNAME.EXE file related problems

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

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

HOSTNAME.EXE

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

Problems related to HOSTNAME.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 HOSTNAME.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 HOSTNAME.EXE errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace HOSTNAME.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 HOSTNAME.EXE file.

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

System Windows 10

File size 11776 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	fcb45b949a808727c814a8b46ecb8014
	SHA1	0bbc0e9497921988fa7dff86efcd32ff024644a0
	SHA256	a651dc6de099bbb2dbad082fd4d61c6d6a759d6dff4d95fcb00686be403627dd
	CRC32	8f005c4e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename HOSTNAME.EXE

System Windows 8.1

File size 11776 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	33f95dac839e89bb8684d2fc78034f9b
	SHA1	897a8d1dd69a06ff3021e3ca1897fe6ecf5c963e
	SHA256	f3172144f6bf2ec272d1cd5a61e1ec9e03b9147f4f60a3ad0dcf8f016c7f3bb9
	CRC32	3b4c2602
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename HOSTNAME.EXE

System Windows 8

File size 11776 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	07a7c336772b27a01aa2f4664906e5c9
	SHA1	521f884ac12cb1b528c3cdfd68107bbb13cb39ab
	SHA256	bd227664de91c85bbbfb2c7d2d72dbb9dca509ffd59e94e2790981c934394ede
	CRC32	0c93e15f
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename HOSTNAME.EXE

System Windows 7

File size 8704 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	b3a44f80f5b23c1f698398f5d49fffa6
	SHA1	0bb2a1e17a68c0c67ca3181c0992a4a800702249
	SHA256	8bbcbad4c0284938f312ed4a50e6f08ee740b7bdafbcf1cad31d64b88867afc1
	CRC32	b3a5b23e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename HOSTNAME.EXE

System Windows 7

File size 9728 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	d0f88509b70d547897331c2ba5f0a729
	SHA1	36f8f9ddfc2263f9939c47ac5e8be9f46b495cee
	SHA256	0119cfe454daaf753a0d4b80c9a9eba9cbefea61e4eb250899891f922c6bcf5b
	CRC32	e4148406
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename HOSTNAME.EXE

System Windows Vista

File size 10240 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	1c912da64a2cde3460a601907296beae
	SHA1	5a27f4dc1bbd50a4900f89c4da0ae6bc9e7fae48
	SHA256	405fc20fe4b72cbb3e2c5052f4c0e57ef486ebddd3a8115b09af88a599a4273f
	CRC32	22aecca1
	Example file location	---

Filename HOSTNAME.EXE

System Windows Vista

File size 8704 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5c76f26d8ddb400a59150ca3f1f73c79
	SHA1	9584b81479a755fdfc3684b1b4c50a7f35f95ebd
	SHA256	d216b8ccad6afd8b74760c5207d8ee50ff2cc27cf993dcd4edcadeaa4b420dda
	CRC32	d7cb5cfd
	Example file location	---

Filename HOSTNAME.EXE

System Windows XP

File size 7680 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	13253731d13168ef06dca97f70ad57cc
	SHA1	12fbf1b9d28d4340471ae68cba0cba93db9c9f86
	SHA256	1f7077022adc4f14d9279f37c87842fb81deb9c99294228598fe82377d05cf30
	CRC32	07d95567
	Example file location	---