lodctr.exe Informations - Download and Fix

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

lodctr.exe file Load PerfMon Counters. 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 lodctr.exe related errors on your device. You can also download lodctr.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 lodctr.exe

4.1 List of lodctr.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	lodctr.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Load PerfMon Counters

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 lodctr.exe file related problems

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

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

lodctr.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 43008 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	43e1e858ae296b89e46ab4129bf8e645
	SHA1	341a89e852195c7628b0d57d632ead75d14cfd77
	SHA256	0d0feea21890a846902217eeeecc0d560de7c80ad67977e52a881988437e45b2
	CRC32	18b8592a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename lodctr.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 43520 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	7b2913db1f7c33d676c30cb3fbf4f25a
	SHA1	54183893ab5146aff27f85b55d38382fb38100d7
	SHA256	be3ee03e1829dd4a86af9037f4d85529ed32d5940ab22e2b7c4c675424cd016b
	CRC32	53584430
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename lodctr.exe

System Windows 8

File size 42496 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	2b86718c25176ab6a45363e94d530c0e
	SHA1	4a7f990c3c68a681195474240dc2b6e1ea6e3d50
	SHA256	d94a342f406fceadc7865abc1717fadb73245127974efe05f3d9e6a1f8dd7828
	CRC32	097ac1f8
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename lodctr.exe

System Windows 7

File size 50176 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	eb003e38cc60bb0ba70a1cad0259c4a3
	SHA1	4da2650890b54406c8e60c55207f6ba157646e45
	SHA256	791956462e9da4d0bcdfbfd19b8fa55f36a278a9957912c5ffc80f1cc0379bc9
	CRC32	43f73837
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename lodctr.exe

System Windows 7

File size 42496 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	f2cbd2d08679f0b1fb029e7f57a7a65b
	SHA1	1e8f987943132016df6d47fefda28bdf8cac816d
	SHA256	4570b812308c07f8c27151352ee8d9da805c58b1937cf690e9aec3f1d1ed312c
	CRC32	6e2cb08b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename lodctr.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 40448 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	3e00045487a69d5021d5b64893e926ea
	SHA1	ddf3e3aadbc298d20bbdc50658a9a6ffb8193a10
	SHA256	523f6d866276041e0624fe60420c033838edaa0eaece29e960e5f5bd43ceb87e
	CRC32	98dc09f5
	Example file location	---

Filename lodctr.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 48128 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	5e3a15676877f7b5f1d47e62a247d803
	SHA1	4da8409cc4f75bf21baf35ecb7a6efc01cfdec34
	SHA256	6090bf5441a0ef7f9f45130eb60c5c7505af0dae9dd01e0ca98fbef783dc2fe9
	CRC32	99bb0a6b
	Example file location	---

Filename lodctr.exe

System Windows XP

File size 5120 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	3448a021575ce05a091248710a06cf06
	SHA1	60345493c218b1baab1de239da73670e0687f215
	SHA256	648d9c4063abf339e23d5ec16b970534d5fc74620b4105d4d01c6627e1acf158
	CRC32	0dde8478
	Example file location	---