Download and Fix qappsrv.exe

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

qappsrv.exe file Query Remote Desktop Session Host Server Utility. 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 qappsrv.exe related errors on your device. You can also download qappsrv.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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 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 qappsrv.exe

4.1 List of qappsrv.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	qappsrv.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Query Remote Desktop Session Host Server Utility

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 qappsrv.exe file related problems

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

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

qappsrv.exe

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of qappsrv.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 Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 20992 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	727dd8599447a0e972196af37b1c0094
	SHA1	2151db51036d4cd50cb613ee68ad2af18349b3d6
	SHA256	864a22f741cf8e0fd97dc5e024f8f73d17be167f5ff7f227fd077f59308fa4b3
	CRC32	facbd4bc
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename qappsrv.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 20480 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	58b79726a48b5ddbb965e650c678fddd
	SHA1	e5161c2c6d576bc47cc654f7348dc1166d7ff436
	SHA256	65219ffa2bf89071b495af984ac20e2c37cffe3de2cb9c72ba40c1b8e2ced9dc
	CRC32	a91f9658
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename qappsrv.exe

System Windows 8

File size 20992 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	a953d80b69fe5ce277431d07eacf396c
	SHA1	3197bc8bf8ad9940a63bbe5b717f92afb2b499f4
	SHA256	3e011b75edfbc6f576e7c9e2c596abfcecbfbefa5dee5f98f4d3ea86f0554ab8
	CRC32	522f30b8
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename qappsrv.exe

System Windows 7

File size 23040 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	17a39e50921d061fb792f565b0849363
	SHA1	d05e217807cc36bfaa985597e402b91a9a3f8f62
	SHA256	c51d3e4f11c3508a6506868870e569edf5a36f00aaa5e964bd427efb4b9248cd
	CRC32	4f103a55
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename qappsrv.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 22528 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	f01b3c215dc0de9ef125c3c3e660bea1
	SHA1	cc90799743f7e6fbe37ae9720953f44791ca3e00
	SHA256	2a486a9787499cff8693bfef09df9e776a4016280e6e16a5f710fbab7f78a9a4
	CRC32	f035c9b8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename qappsrv.exe

System Windows XP

File size 16896 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	1556473e920ca676702516da38dcac86
	SHA1	31ca73ec927125164b647ffa48d432c59d963561
	SHA256	92d549afeec96cfc0d349eb6a01eb387ed70d35544a396d23c5c0a3b9f106053
	CRC32	95ddec71
	Example file location	---