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

msdtc.exe file Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator Service. 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 msdtc.exe related errors on your device. You can also download msdtc.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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 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 msdtc.exe

4.1 List of msdtc.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	msdtc.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator Service

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 msdtc.exe file related problems

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of msdtc.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 Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 139264 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	3a7a11b1f19eae64a1ff06419cc701c4
	SHA1	cf7fcf2685d1a24f069247c909d176a353607591
	SHA256	088571dd832eab803c2b60b1e2479c779cf7bfb20eb7d30843aaef5b33e68b7c
	CRC32	b11ed72c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msdtc.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 136704 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	efb664649751da3d5f04d43c583b29d2
	SHA1	e32e1d508cc7a27a7d158b2d371f572e99bb0182
	SHA256	5b2ce48df73b466956d5f32db04b733b195da7297f91e818241cb99578428e61
	CRC32	f9dfd360
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msdtc.exe

System Windows 8

File size 136192 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	37594e0c3119827ca7f8d16d187239e0
	SHA1	3285f72d7255eade6e8c648672b544b987b01ef5
	SHA256	a41b23e7efc03f87d6de6937d1e695ae386e04c21192e5d037be00b756f39ddc
	CRC32	e4a7be6b
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msdtc.exe

System Windows 7

File size 141824 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	de0ece52236cfa3ed2dbfc03f28253a8
	SHA1	84bbd2495c1809fcd19b535d41114e4fb101466c
	SHA256	2fbbec4cacb5161f68d7c2935852a5888945ca0f107cf8a1c01f4528ce407de3
	CRC32	a9ca1b34
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msdtc.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 106496 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	7ec02ce772f068ed0beafa3da341a9bc
	SHA1	6ed071cdd1f47331a1c656001cb3705fd80cf7e2
	SHA256	3b5b4ea0bf1d1e57f4df74a569304a5ee41821f5e2f352760b8c9ca82c6d8292
	CRC32	a6b2c753
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msdtc.exe

System Windows XP

File size 6144 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	a137f1470499a205abbb9aafb3b6f2b1
	SHA1	bc01515610b7cfef9098fc892ba0e3f37b257a45
	SHA256	fb4951727543030d9e6ed74149c3faace2ca9da8c1b5f616301b30b858c724e8
	CRC32	b1c67d65
	Example file location	---