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

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

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

4.1 List of ipconfig.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	ipconfig.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	IP 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 ipconfig.exe file related problems

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

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

ipconfig.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 29184 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	a69ba0e84d1a6b853acf752969d3f937
	SHA1	ff1bee9468afc6c4ff82cba3f5ae13842ea07f0c
	SHA256	01cbe910e5d343c25e9066ccc7f8777a79b0d3e210aa2fb7e4428ab259712469
	CRC32	a81d179a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ipconfig.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 31232 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	cdedd3c9c264059626a3a4867ce6a0d6
	SHA1	fe17f3eff225d58ac0649e7c313644c1179d5af7
	SHA256	5440388229f609e47c74734c78beb85d68abd1d79f3cb7a6b6596627d053d0ff
	CRC32	6564bb4d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ipconfig.exe

System Windows 8

File size 30720 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	31a480b6c01658bc303bb42b3caddcf4
	SHA1	fe20a267e7deed7f183e3a1a3213dc26e0abf957
	SHA256	487e8ec159a714c268134d2b055c8ee50c86d8319241ae3bf13c5a0e867a854f
	CRC32	31041445
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ipconfig.exe

System Windows 7

File size 27136 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	cabb20e171770ff64614a54c1f31c033
	SHA1	ea18043fedaf888f04c07f71f2006f3f479c0b41
	SHA256	c0e3087d87c84776fe7ffca768a0793c02d28e34a821f0c9da32339af8e7e6a6
	CRC32	8d6e869f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename ipconfig.exe

System Windows 7

File size 58368 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	cf45949cdbb39c953331cdcb9cec20f8
	SHA1	6756f752141602424af234433dadedc12520165d
	SHA256	34df739526c114bb89470b3b650946cbf7335cb4a2206489534fb05c1fc143a8
	CRC32	edf14993
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename ipconfig.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 53248 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	3ba9d4e15f73128a14820c324f7379c8
	SHA1	f696e5e9f453c918ffb1804326e728b7fba1203f
	SHA256	ac30a521016cfc506a18c12f6f4d2475f0a0229d481794d4677106a0ef876b9f
	CRC32	ff914ad8
	Example file location	---

Filename ipconfig.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 26624 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	a5cbbed853e6183d4e067b42b73a20da
	SHA1	4a1d5e4692ecf13decf0a0ea725d5c6e87e6be8f
	SHA256	c7a093f15f5462282e8d8332361c30c8f0d9e3c63917a21cd80396bbb6e4a090
	CRC32	0d6cb190
	Example file location	---

Filename ipconfig.exe

System Windows XP

File size 55808 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	34781a7e9683f42c4b2fe6f09456568c
	SHA1	136891f7f0ea2f58f7a2c0bdf1eb0f96c6787e9e
	SHA256	67d5487c5ad1b528aafe9233b2139b2e7a78ed7b8a1cd3ed50febd72968927f0
	CRC32	ae704969
	Example file location	---