odbcad32.exe Troubleshoot and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing odbcad32.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 odbcad32.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

odbcad32.exe file ODBC Administrator. 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 odbcad32.exe related errors on your device. You can also download odbcad32.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

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Fix odbcad32.exe errors

1 Information about odbcad32.exe file
2 Errors related to odbcad32.exe file
3 How to fix odbcad32.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 odbcad32.exe

4.1 List of odbcad32.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	odbcad32.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	ODBC Administrator

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 odbcad32.exe file related problems

There are various types of errors related to odbcad32.exe file. odbcad32.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 odbcad32.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

odbcad32.exe is corrupted
odbcad32.exe cannot be located
Runtime Error - odbcad32.exe
odbcad32.exe file error
odbcad32.exe file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register odbcad32.exe file:
odbcad32.exe file could not be loaded
odbcad32.exe file doesn't exist

odbcad32.exe

Application could not be started because odbcad32.exe file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to odbcad32.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 odbcad32.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 odbcad32.exe errors in just few steps?

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

odbcad32.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 odbcad32.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 odbcad32.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 odbcad32.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 odbcad32.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the odbcad32.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 odbcad32.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 odbcad32.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 odbcad32.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace odbcad32.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 odbcad32.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of odbcad32.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: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your odbcad32.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 odbcad32.exe

System Windows 10

File size 72704 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	d9cd532ada59def00746d04907b30e70
	SHA1	55a244ed404555647496818fb74eeb0fd0f71fea
	SHA256	f28a20cd1ecf6358f330fab21f823050426aa50bed6c420a1807000cb025cac2
	CRC32	bada0f04
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename odbcad32.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 72192 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	8e54dd444476e948448d1ac5cdf0af88
	SHA1	0dceebc2e26ebc9f58650ef4d6e570d9db512a4b
	SHA256	a47a68c48feb8e447198bdcdde309f97ebe64e5027c3162b270e46de71369bfb
	CRC32	724b4d2e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename odbcad32.exe

System Windows 8

File size 72192 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	be2380dcfdb0675b68247098fb152ae1
	SHA1	b68f70a9480512b251b0cc577718ce78d61b6c2b
	SHA256	843683119aa1ad8e8968e1cbb1234c0c24275d710056584f5032401ef39225f5
	CRC32	92639de5
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename odbcad32.exe

System Windows 7

File size 86016 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	76b5a48d429d29f69485bd314b9866a6
	SHA1	9bbd0a11e2af4c81df70625f55bebb81256422fb
	SHA256	92a3e32b54aeac213db9d5d927113a500884fd45882f6cae79b151dcb68352c7
	CRC32	66df5ba4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename odbcad32.exe

System Windows 7

File size 90112 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	b476372da0f94fae9dba9a0ade2b8545
	SHA1	1981ddc0acde6bed4de25950720f307a88e16e0f
	SHA256	2c3cf66959cde1e9e19d525f12b828a8fa9a5e0456a44fccd41ef8d5856b5a4a
	CRC32	f4f061db
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename odbcad32.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 86016 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	1c474c0c4cb5f15a555fe912cbf4549c
	SHA1	d786f34c60c7521c43988a6e1208158c946d3f26
	SHA256	ddc7199eb11bb49ec74afbc9fdadfed5c1f45f42187f0309b3f97a410da9e53b
	CRC32	b56858fc
	Example file location	---

Filename odbcad32.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 94208 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	f91d87e625d94f74477525861f7b38d7
	SHA1	9eaf652dda71fce544e69abb72eb8f6a86c00d81
	SHA256	1a76858ab718f86504977d77d1e2dfd400f655cd91b6c5829cbf78899258edc9
	CRC32	7af2cb69
	Example file location	---

Filename odbcad32.exe

System Windows XP

File size 32768 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	2b6b61fe79e9706be306856f7a795133
	SHA1	d17376fb7ea55b1135424ed4d3bdf430b6a7f477
	SHA256	e92eab9f8476662ca22d46a83fdb82c4fd0ed8b214ed3b7a60ba5671a9ce05fd
	CRC32	ee9ac131
	Example file location	---