ktmutil.exe Informations - Download and Fix

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

ktmutil.exe file Kernel Transaction Management 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 ktmutil.exe related errors on your device. You can also download ktmutil.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 ktmutil.exe

4.1 List of ktmutil.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	ktmutil.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Kernel Transaction Management 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 ktmutil.exe file related problems

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

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

ktmutil.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 15360 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	0c2c8b90feb8757190ebdccc684116c9
	SHA1	66d7cb7d3b7f81382bd31ec4e98c04a5ca229d26
	SHA256	fe4bdc39c47f969c51541a43b2e137b95c5606ed500245682ecaee71c86deffa
	CRC32	3aa0a0f9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ktmutil.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 15360 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	f33b449daf77f40ed41707ebfbc2ded7
	SHA1	295403613145c1bb520d68f87683289981e7748d
	SHA256	0d3bef6ef8809e17f5eb943825c76813198f32aa8bd49b3db7e9c2b0dec184d2
	CRC32	6facfb51
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ktmutil.exe

System Windows 8

File size 15360 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	53e8898db24b6e12e1a8c39c540890ff
	SHA1	b88113b733587360adf6b4d238bb737537cb6008
	SHA256	4d12a784b20cd3b1369ebc20f65ddf6d78bf117975a59ca6af1da5af07e1b041
	CRC32	f43f90aa
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ktmutil.exe

System Windows 7

File size 14848 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	1fd7bb79f33de1df79e2f23061ae4c98
	SHA1	8731a5d8447479e446d5394367d251dd5ed1ec18
	SHA256	afbc270a760fc4edf71503fbd71c493d8294f30ffbd7625b903d11e77f8028da
	CRC32	cfa1017e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename ktmutil.exe

System Windows 7

File size 16896 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	cfaec0588813916c2ab33c6060930f0d
	SHA1	de5a157d94bab243d4688701d9dca0678a76721f
	SHA256	68e2375adaf7a9fa7c3d4bdb40f7b9951b506e37db03658214209b0aef269560
	CRC32	eba70116
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename ktmutil.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 15360 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	762f3c18ef61a45e2347c8e9cb23e873
	SHA1	53f2a2bbc91e4774f9ca3a5d9513e5c51da52489
	SHA256	43dedd97b7836f9dc5faaa7d8ae08485078fed31374ad930fd21899372b96d6c
	CRC32	f86a16b2
	Example file location	---

Filename ktmutil.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 13824 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	9ac01f9ba7d43c76ad4b4dfc2efe9206
	SHA1	4a547a51585f95ee820d85ea3402906d85aeee06
	SHA256	fc06c1fb5fbb6e646d483edeeaabf72bf55b9e097c18989935ddec23854fa2a3
	CRC32	e8d1126e
	Example file location	---