Download and Fix Netplwiz.exe

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

Netplwiz.exe file Advanced User Accounts Control Panel. 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 Netplwiz.exe related errors on your device. You can also download Netplwiz.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

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Fix Netplwiz.exe errors

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

4.1 List of Netplwiz.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Netplwiz.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Advanced User Accounts Control Panel

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 Netplwiz.exe file related problems

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

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

Netplwiz.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 34816 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	fa2b500695d2184bb338765ea18b4332
	SHA1	1ab9b6ee1dbb108e5fce0d35ade065e68d0d88f2
	SHA256	7c6a4128a578b5738c7eee9e2a04991338d98af24f881e3820cff068c045b6fc
	CRC32	01b86306
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename Netplwiz.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 26112 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	b58f08df50f5553e249500cd325cad7d
	SHA1	7934ef031064f82e99159e7f9ba24ff40f09e587
	SHA256	f886e452846d31c82b404962e11ed68e2576cdda8e36d6213a15eff36d044189
	CRC32	5f7fb780
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename Netplwiz.exe

System Windows 8

File size 29696 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	a532cf6a3f10f04e1ff331e863403083
	SHA1	f5e5f7e5da575c1295ac63b5f7485075c12c271f
	SHA256	3ef7a95ef8d1b185c01456b1be29968adfb7c42cae12ffdee06921b2df7b36bb
	CRC32	aeadee23
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename Netplwiz.exe

System Windows 7

File size 26112 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c07c229ca118fc4f3c43b5b8dd27eba0
	SHA1	371f6570b58bcdc4b7d9df3aa89887751bcd4b19
	SHA256	9e09fbdf5d13e45d54dbae8d174828df1545b179a34080ff61697fcb6752584e
	CRC32	9c22c0b7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename Netplwiz.exe

System Windows 7

File size 27136 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e43ec3c800d4c0716613392e81fba1d9
	SHA1	37de6a235e978ecf3bb0fc2c864016c5b0134348
	SHA256	636606415a85a16a7e6c5c8fcbdf35494991bce1c37dfc19c75ecb7ce12dc65c
	CRC32	cdacd1b6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename Netplwiz.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 25600 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d1351d22b62ac4e25e70167717e87c7b
	SHA1	f03fd7443b10c82d5daf0c9f766343242edc1f87
	SHA256	3adc536ff2769418c642c58744ed09fbbd2a4b5ad3743d52b6f979e2699a896e
	CRC32	ae946e8a
	Example file location	---

Filename Netplwiz.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 26624 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	d67564e6d33b9ec8912de024ac48d904
	SHA1	3461f46ba30bf05ad6a52e7391cfdbedd7497b9a
	SHA256	46bc572debaac4cf460ac47200a000ba01cc24796ff2404ef92afb2c19fcc165
	CRC32	f7106c33
	Example file location	---