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

Narrator.exe file Screen Reader. 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 Narrator.exe related errors on your device. You can also download Narrator.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

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Fix Narrator.exe errors

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

4.1 List of Narrator.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Narrator.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Screen Reader

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 Narrator.exe file related problems

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

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

Narrator.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 313344 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	3915b7e21e9aef5db9f55310ca63e77a
	SHA1	64676a8c7d2f4221a51fbe31eb596fae95689493
	SHA256	6a59d930e95c901cda584936d7c8ff8956b56bc881a4d7d7a679084ab2d6436d
	CRC32	4e6d4571
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename Narrator.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 94720 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	bfb758841fc3ebbb98d9aff1f530487f
	SHA1	c9891ad96eba140e85de4ec18394c3b2d4a4440c
	SHA256	59868a0b228cdd2a69efc6b46e2d252f8bf694491e437bb32618adc771541e51
	CRC32	abaae554
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename Narrator.exe

System Windows 8

File size 94720 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	b0d8058bfdbe1e802c956a764f8c4c79
	SHA1	b5452cf6f4c3553d215990cff4e607b224a98729
	SHA256	b0a43f1f2f510f1d49d4c05f96563691c65311a9a19459223f063381a6ddf1ce
	CRC32	673004d4
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename Narrator.exe

System Windows 7

File size 1077248 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	afa10db13b9a0537297aeef2cd66352f
	SHA1	36dfe43c28f9a2657fca76e253c2f48b1eea07c1
	SHA256	03c9cfbf3f279ba38d35ab93563846ce44e5482e8e1882d19bd34635fd5ef3b1
	CRC32	61179865
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename Narrator.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 991232 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	325fdbba227f55657dda6699ac41cb97
	SHA1	e38c526958f8a6bb2b07c73e1d484fd49e5f7d9c
	SHA256	0732ea528bd322aa7cdebb2dc2b6e0ab5bd93a2b8c3725f3d06c1b798d2cedf0
	CRC32	d165df29
	Example file location	---

Filename Narrator.exe

System Windows XP

File size 53760 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	21f839f2281473642ac2060f30e19dc7
	SHA1	ed69d3d5d813ca46852e295909ad15c2fd945744
	SHA256	d7fbe1a13d028ecea8f2f774ff8eb13c997b3ea8ab82f931105b328ea02e16a4
	CRC32	bc8dc2d8
	Example file location	---