Troubleshoot netsh.exe Errors and Download File

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

netsh.exe file Network Command Shell. 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 netsh.exe related errors on your device. You can also download netsh.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 netsh.exe

4.1 List of netsh.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	netsh.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Network Command Shell

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 netsh.exe file related problems

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

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

netsh.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 82944 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	549265d209264735fa7b40d913ec9ec0
	SHA1	81221f58bd234353c3bc61e6b96c1e64ea43bae1
	SHA256	d718bdc6b12c55898fd3b0fea121f6cd0b71a8f40efdc1ffeb88c6df8d0f10ca
	CRC32	1191514c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename netsh.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 82944 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c554258f7b2d2e80abb96744d76e31fa
	SHA1	cdcb42bea3ee5499dd95a455c713fd848bcef29e
	SHA256	3fee0c58334856837b41b201c03dd974ae293ae6bcca96a38d6066d159b3534a
	CRC32	7dc51aca
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename netsh.exe

System Windows 8

File size 80384 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	acdd065cbfb33cb795e67c4255b350f6
	SHA1	98924a89bfc40822adce506cd735918267f89662
	SHA256	1ac9fee6ddfa1f5e97453332a8f02a5fd390f71ce3506947676a34c394ad0b97
	CRC32	1c2d161a
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename netsh.exe

System Windows 7

File size 87040 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	637982a421d0133dceaa0d1490d1dc9c
	SHA1	be48070856d4a1097b0de1228711593728bb6ee1
	SHA256	cbaa8242c1013e4d9e48bee146d6ac3abf8b2370b7390d80a01344771a097b2a
	CRC32	1496c3b9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename netsh.exe

System Windows 7

File size 96256 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	784a50a6a09c25f011c3143ddd68e729
	SHA1	7da1852df83c58841ad35248ad2a20d7ffbb7fa0
	SHA256	661f5d4ce4f0a6cb32669a43ce5deec6d5a9e19b2387f22c5012405e92169943
	CRC32	6b2235b8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename netsh.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 98304 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	a1aac0d6828d2a69a952321aa9950a47
	SHA1	f924d628de0612c9c46a1272d9d8a42c6ca467a9
	SHA256	9096a336171a0ab786f509e8ab7ddc39a473ccf92e930e658342ac03d76453b7
	CRC32	e411fe53
	Example file location	---

Filename netsh.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 88576 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	e2a310eeaa9bd32cbc6f01800ef3b249
	SHA1	dbb758f95e7e69f6de566d337ca3c068296d880b
	SHA256	8a15bca71660fa27f9ed0097760be9cc91ebb9d326ce95c585bd59172c24c2c8
	CRC32	565ee5dc
	Example file location	---

Filename netsh.exe

System Windows XP

File size 86016 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	6309955f8a1bdd10a8467c50ed3f023e
	SHA1	1bc8e086b5e5d62c9d4edff100bd563e3e990927
	SHA256	6bd0c732c3998c65391818f73c045b3780bebb8c8cfec330fad6ddfab8b21027
	CRC32	08f1aeb2
	Example file location	---