mountvol.exe Troubleshoot and Download

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

mountvol.exe file Mount Volume 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 mountvol.exe related errors on your device. You can also download mountvol.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 mountvol.exe errors

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

4.1 List of mountvol.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	mountvol.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Mount Volume 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 mountvol.exe file related problems

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

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

mountvol.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 15360 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	e57aef89cb4cc8f7e15467c430e0cc82
	SHA1	b7a142d1fa32a49be0dc51d991f7e7aae182958e
	SHA256	c10d0b4ced9c19e4c6a73be211db4bc0ee9aff33b72aa2c90f38d1ebd9b19709
	CRC32	4765203f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mountvol.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 15360 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c2c8a23455ccfd24d35cd4bb47dadd7c
	SHA1	eaa4cd241a8308b3deabd1fa1d5f136d33e39680
	SHA256	e04bfb63f79bb4e28926ec82afa3601ee06704af0ebcb66858b9e014635dcc63
	CRC32	852b9155
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mountvol.exe

System Windows 8

File size 13312 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	9db16cfda57a4d7a08166e6a054b64cf
	SHA1	362f745fa8ba85cbcbcd517b6884f48bded44c96
	SHA256	c4ae61c7cf8639c162a12cdb73dae1001650c765f7edc8974cac1d7044cbd7ed
	CRC32	b9f3039a
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename mountvol.exe

System Windows 7

File size 13312 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	0fdaf52ec37bc155d53eab9af51c60e1
	SHA1	c0b94495eece707f2c803f65c910241b634b7fc6
	SHA256	751d8066a6b0f70294c44955e31a08200ce586a05872f04e5e7ae8f73a5d35cc
	CRC32	7d37e037
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename mountvol.exe

System Windows 7

File size 14848 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	2113b455b62ecebe1246117381c0d005
	SHA1	0bae79d8a7b7a866fe808e92c1c96c052d8600f1
	SHA256	15b4453744806f7be8b9a56791fc064501bab411423ba5d723d7cdd01e7bd321
	CRC32	30342c4c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename mountvol.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 14848 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	1665cffd4b11d2de9d2237073c43dec3
	SHA1	ffdb32ef09f9ee29a7fe061ee8d946a7f7a3d75c
	SHA256	f098ce895d30491f39def7f6388cdf91fa7410552ac864bb79a557d69526658a
	CRC32	80e489c1
	Example file location	---

Filename mountvol.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 13312 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	63b50e1b2ef427e8797e13dea68a696e
	SHA1	467141c5c7c943aec1c74438dc8a2a847ed5c938
	SHA256	be560049ba855eadd2a563e003c13577747c6ff2dc6ffe78cc765176f89c703b
	CRC32	a01ef5b4
	Example file location	---

Filename mountvol.exe

System Windows XP

File size 8192 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	354856e970da520472be60c28a465f7a
	SHA1	0d3d3e5b5181dbff6272723886b3ef6a6da222c9
	SHA256	cb3d8aabecef8692b08f4377f3978bb6a209c8d30abeb7c95494250296125a65
	CRC32	8185a1d5
	Example file location	---