ngen.exe Troubleshoot and Download

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

ngen.exe file Windows Executable. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Windows software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of ngen.exe related errors on your device. You can also download ngen.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

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 ngen.exe

4.1 List of ngen.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	ngen.exe
File extension	EXE
Type	Executable Application
Description	Windows Executable

Software
Program	Windows 10
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	10

Details
File size	141976
Oldest file	2009-04-11
Latest file	2017-03-18

Most common ngen.exe file related problems

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

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

ngen.exe

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of ngen.exe file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 141976 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5f0284e43d11aea10ee362de17d59608
	SHA1	55cc7c86a998030a45bc2f8d6a792f4167f2877a
	SHA256	e7fab0f72e023f20f332ed97dc0896e725d817eab40e758508308eaa5960d6f8
	CRC32	329ca7c8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\

Filename ngen.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 140864 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	80458b6f3ad03e91d251886ea6e43db7
	SHA1	ffaa098179e53dcd376275a547e56531ea079904
	SHA256	2560babdf78d99a26fc06ba222f229d61c4c9a02b6a40b101ea09a29d87dd946
	CRC32	6b011b46
	Example file location	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\

Filename ngen.exe

System Windows 8

File size 137120 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	ca72696a9861f14cf76f1637b8e6bc44
	SHA1	a3e73610eb370531315c6bbd9a6aeb7ac54ecece
	SHA256	d02a3c9c8a817783f85c5c3e3b7449213a07fd2f27e610674279a5fc0879ffc0
	CRC32	b15b38c8
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\

Filename ngen.exe

System Windows 7

File size 97608 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	02dd15cffdf496853c55013a759554a4
	SHA1	55be9a465b8317aab4bf24daf3e3a6ad793514e7
	SHA256	b1d1b09c45118a4e87008d345dfa617d41b7f7421182169b7ecb5c13879b8069
	CRC32	c8e9b40b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\

Filename ngen.exe

System Windows 7

File size 159560 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	af5e81fea348b92a7c49aef5727d9142
	SHA1	7392d49c5652633edc5345422a0bb618822a07cd
	SHA256	1fc66c7424e4c2bbe1b61096a333b7fa702e0a1f9b2e1ff7df98387a71e5483b
	CRC32	b0be2548
	Example file location	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\

Filename ngen.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 159560 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	09dcec800613e4d025be579ae17cbcc2
	SHA1	83bd2682b66acb735b35feb2e1c663033b8ff81c
	SHA256	1141fb9f7c0c843b053bb100c7e6bf38aadc1656473353ebd5ccbf3031775594
	CRC32	f6b15a20
	Example file location	---

Filename ngen.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 97592 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e962ec17e42e8806ccfda5cb0701cecb
	SHA1	79cdc4f3841e709a6b29e1d4e7694d1a4aa9a154
	SHA256	a253afd17bd6fb93f0f35a3e244b307bd8c062f524955b3e92c1f5e37847b692
	CRC32	4dc67d0a
	Example file location	---