reg.exe - How to Fix? Download Now

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

reg.exe file Registry Console Tool. 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 reg.exe related errors on your device. You can also download reg.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

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 reg.exe

4.1 List of reg.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	reg.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Registry Console Tool

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 reg.exe file related problems

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

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

reg.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 59392 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	7cea8a7be20e9b35d21e1995ebaf7352
	SHA1	ad39455d3485b8cd9882a5b2315a9c1e9ed6886a
	SHA256	e0e01d87ae1b9e6f5246d95bffb2ee58f8a2fbd720ad94fa596863ded915ef5e
	CRC32	37561a3a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename reg.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 61952 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	fb62a87e7eaf3567f59ff0562906dbd3
	SHA1	3a19bd045fe81a127d5ad42b53bc878adadfc087
	SHA256	b0bea6e6254f069b22fe9b6af14a316587dfd4b6642134677de5901744f4a08e
	CRC32	d766337a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename reg.exe

System Windows 8

File size 60416 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	9f3effbe3612730c1a5772f044f2b496
	SHA1	7ac5bd93566d9d22f91723bb935bc861a42d12d6
	SHA256	e55eccf3eacdcde60ebd4c728e8972f5e32becd79e0882580fa5ea565ded9386
	CRC32	03c20947
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename reg.exe

System Windows 7

File size 74752 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	9d0b3066fe3d1fd345e86bc7bcced9e4
	SHA1	e05984a6671fcfecbc465e613d72d42bda35fd90
	SHA256	4e66b857b7010db8d4e4e28d73eb81a99bd6915350bb9a63cd86671051b22f0e
	CRC32	2e042356
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename reg.exe

System Windows 7

File size 62464 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d69a9abbb0d795f21995c2f48c1eb560
	SHA1	8bd131b03d6ba865b228ca8ee3239d2ef2b90b74
	SHA256	36414c7e57afa6136d77fd47f4c55102e35f2475fbcd719728da7d14b1590e2a
	CRC32	50140178
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename reg.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 74240 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	314053df55929fed67215e871ec7cedf
	SHA1	634abb7e002e016280ae1e64dd6fa6c59b4a8e97
	SHA256	a91b99921063f76390d4c1d429a8917caae9e3365fc25a2ad4e34634b441767e
	CRC32	7d79fadd
	Example file location	---

Filename reg.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 61952 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	de4e8e68de8cfbeb1b5c6b6e6022d98c
	SHA1	8da209aa1f5bf986b1085aa7b71b3fe4cd713f8e
	SHA256	1b7de5b3ffa8d6307f44cb6b1993764dec470fda4e24de5434af70facf67f667
	CRC32	957a556d
	Example file location	---

Filename reg.exe

System Windows XP

File size 50176 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	c65122b94f7c82065fe86c32cf271f6d
	SHA1	624b256025f21ce055e9516af5b5ba9ae7b06005
	SHA256	42915ef4bd4e52a7839b497281a245bc65c6f771db1785cb639e5f58eade7b94
	CRC32	c9973583
	Example file location	---