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

openfiles.exe file Displays the current open files list. 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 openfiles.exe related errors on your device. You can also download openfiles.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 openfiles.exe errors

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

4.1 List of openfiles.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	openfiles.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Displays the current open files list

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 openfiles.exe file related problems

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

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

openfiles.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 60928 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	bef1f82e28af9d6f646a009880a3248d
	SHA1	2661d44698d02398c5d238f17d3e154db8a26935
	SHA256	025f336c741b0d68e04e96a03684973894cf49bc454639555c872838ec5104f2
	CRC32	bd597ec8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename openfiles.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 61440 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	0e4e3f33c13f7123c6847d92216a2b44
	SHA1	73f5afd0a765160b0a0aa466eb0707530d981ecc
	SHA256	6374e1c9d3647f9c04ae42fff152aa3f9986cf2e778b76a62db4e2b1d53f0bce
	CRC32	c3403b26
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename openfiles.exe

System Windows 8

File size 67072 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	b9aa213a6f869e324f0b7e3b177d76ff
	SHA1	8e9ccd178999f0f07802c46402fc2b1c12fcfe3e
	SHA256	557a63876f1d0cf7ac0d13ed3f9db67819f7ac962bbec8784c155b5f1764d330
	CRC32	6a48bd00
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename openfiles.exe

System Windows 7

File size 79872 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	48d4077f21f5e3089ec6beb394c4c209
	SHA1	f03cf0b78e57ec93dc34d17f2d1da51df6266654
	SHA256	9a4aa302d31b31c695998adf9731fd598fa5cc1143f27871b0aca63b93ee3be8
	CRC32	dfc214b6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename openfiles.exe

System Windows 7

File size 62464 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	f9ca7ceeed11f43b63b4a71ca602d092
	SHA1	5652464e836a81aa5f06f2214735196eb6e1a2da
	SHA256	d80255f17bdf5e8e4548905ed3b6679d525fe667b8c080d73780305cd593c489
	CRC32	aff94f32
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename openfiles.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 62976 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	7fb46ea1904bcd67b207abff522f3941
	SHA1	51225bbbd45ab8b9668a4ca3830111da8a3e0ccb
	SHA256	6152d2afefc074a920990d0ba342c74a981e2a11ef89f00b757c23486557efb8
	CRC32	6abef3df
	Example file location	---

Filename openfiles.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 80384 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	8f953322cac3036c5cb2998e7d857ff4
	SHA1	7387a73a543f45b935fd7a194ac8c5d62af971d4
	SHA256	788a3bb5056dc43e33172feec348e63d92dd085a074c14005da0037f7f5d2aae
	CRC32	e0fa8d39
	Example file location	---

Filename openfiles.exe

System Windows XP

File size 67584 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	4bf1d916fd6f96f2def9832d7083af2d
	SHA1	c032b51d675645cfc04afda21be6e2e3b01956da
	SHA256	0b29fe8210d50a1df1803d497d0001be59545f669929180974008f96d842069c
	CRC32	561f3ab8
	Example file location	---