oobeldr.exe Informations - Download and Fix

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

oobeldr.exe file OOBE Loader. 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 oobeldr.exe related errors on your device. You can also download oobeldr.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, 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 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 oobeldr.exe

4.1 List of oobeldr.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	oobeldr.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	OOBE Loader

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 oobeldr.exe file related problems

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

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

oobeldr.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\
Windows 8.1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\
Windows 8: 1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\
Windows 7: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\
Windows Vista: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\
Windows Vista: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\

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

System Windows 10

File size 60416 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	2dd91ff901158a8ef4e39180db4c8f1c
	SHA1	5029c2216672ecee80895c7e57d2eb6c81c5aae5
	SHA256	ffbf438c9aa293bde7e43180b57a3ce2f14a367c0495dcc220b29e80bb5626a9
	CRC32	e1d2224e
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\

Filename oobeldr.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 54784 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	97edd260c41c3e99cdab0ef7c7fc00c5
	SHA1	34368dc242e330729be77e91d68ff9aa91b26d5d
	SHA256	20fcb023ae198a72a29faaf01ded2ae449368a895407db26856f56ff51c15dbc
	CRC32	b65c7a36
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\

Filename oobeldr.exe

System Windows 8

File size 57856 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	ac2e7fefe430c68121befdb554a13e7e
	SHA1	0709925a8605b1457d8f1307b7343674cc3aacaa
	SHA256	da98f2354b57339d6f8f9b24f4edc40ce4c654e4b1fdcd27d92710d3e4f34d41
	CRC32	5daa954e
	Example file location	1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\

Filename oobeldr.exe

System Windows 7

File size 59904 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	8ee1c58444b8ce7f055199c696af8b68
	SHA1	70c1818ca85dd731930d033582e63597be07ed22
	SHA256	4b01157afa8c4e75b52504bfcffe7e71bdaabfba0630dc50a88d1eabf84e01b2
	CRC32	ee3b9048
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\

Filename oobeldr.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 48128 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	5c8ac735f6538cb694c8cf16105ef55a
	SHA1	70bb5aac92ff96873d51d3f4210495491dc0d644
	SHA256	57ea0be1929cb4575d9a186fa1e10c9b34b7b77eb3c5cd5bb5f95aa1e3ff55fd
	CRC32	68fb6c17
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\

Filename oobeldr.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 42496 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d0e01ee7a8b92ea2c93193a471c4dd25
	SHA1	1041e89ee87eb9616c2e9408c1fad85374ab9cc3
	SHA256	f4f68cb1cb34e12312f76d686acb55c546dfd6cac613ac9433190d0be6a769bd
	CRC32	e7b41dea
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\