Download and Fix regsvr32.exe

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing regsvr32.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 regsvr32.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

regsvr32.exe file Microsoft(C) Register Server. 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 regsvr32.exe related errors on your device. You can also download regsvr32.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 regsvr32.exe errors

1 Information about regsvr32.exe file
2 Errors related to regsvr32.exe file
3 How to fix regsvr32.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 regsvr32.exe

4.1 List of regsvr32.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	regsvr32.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Microsoft(C) Register Server

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 regsvr32.exe file related problems

There are various types of errors related to regsvr32.exe file. regsvr32.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 regsvr32.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

regsvr32.exe is corrupted
regsvr32.exe cannot be located
Runtime Error - regsvr32.exe
regsvr32.exe file error
regsvr32.exe file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register regsvr32.exe file:
regsvr32.exe file could not be loaded
regsvr32.exe file doesn't exist

regsvr32.exe

Application could not be started because regsvr32.exe file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to regsvr32.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 regsvr32.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 regsvr32.exe errors in just few steps?

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

regsvr32.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 regsvr32.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 regsvr32.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 regsvr32.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 regsvr32.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the regsvr32.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 regsvr32.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 regsvr32.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 regsvr32.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace regsvr32.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 regsvr32.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of regsvr32.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 regsvr32.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 regsvr32.exe

System Windows 10

File size 20480 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	6cab3a2319f53bebabbd57f2bbefc392
	SHA1	ab13317a13ca27435d8fc9fc950e7234a8169873
	SHA256	62ec2017a419d26d687e909c994269d4480cfdddde664b10cd369fbc9814f2ad
	CRC32	86b947c6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename regsvr32.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 16384 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	e457cb1c6a436873d5e1b5e3eda71248
	SHA1	d0535be0ac69a8b078484b39fccf77482e28193a
	SHA256	7eadc73f8aa77148ca289d5ce5c2632f3a157d313079583454c0421bb97d5646
	CRC32	f42c0eb0
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename regsvr32.exe

System Windows 8

File size 15872 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	75690c004d794dc7caef2376ef38b297
	SHA1	bfdf5287e5ba401ef491c78a25af61bfd25b0beb
	SHA256	fa60ff64ce20012c3e7d11543ce579362389f760ef7d07e350337a039daf3c31
	CRC32	02068e2f
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename regsvr32.exe

System Windows 7

File size 14848 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	432be6cf7311062633459eef6b242fb5
	SHA1	a774a816662ff5b75669aa5bce751bab9d0972b8
	SHA256	890c1734ed1ef6b2422a9b21d6205cf91e014add8a7f41aa5a294fcf60631a7b
	CRC32	b3ef1306
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename regsvr32.exe

System Windows 7

File size 19456 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	59bce9f07985f8a4204f4d6554cff708
	SHA1	645c424974fbe5fe7a04cac73f1c23c96e1570b8
	SHA256	ca24aef558647274d019dfb4d7fd1506d84ec278795c30ba53b81bb36130dc57
	CRC32	59cb25bb
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename regsvr32.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 15872 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	8c55e616ae2732760310190ead161267
	SHA1	1b6a92526cf5a495a9b5a3a94307d2f5f78e4f28
	SHA256	884d757af038909429ccf86f5d7b4b64ae93b5544917a1adef0c89260742ed04
	CRC32	a72a20d5
	Example file location	---

Filename regsvr32.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 14336 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	cc1959ab3929997f4198aa69c854086f
	SHA1	db6622bfdbaf8f3fe31280d0509f552dae114e15
	SHA256	b60d0cb690e8490152691dfbc5e2321fb1ca4cbce343f42c141beef9d76d531f
	CRC32	8ca308b7
	Example file location	---

Filename regsvr32.exe

System Windows XP

File size 11776 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	fbdb9d0935b9907b809b381fddf1627f
	SHA1	14d7e5daa80a19fe18a8098e2fc56fe3aac52bd9
	SHA256	3dd8fe2c7ea108c22979968f5694bd56c35bea0b63a55965bb16ae3e5c5348eb
	CRC32	0cef3385
	Example file location	---