rekeywiz.exe Informations - Download and Fix

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

rekeywiz.exe file EFS REKEY wizard. 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 rekeywiz.exe related errors on your device. You can also download rekeywiz.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista

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Fix rekeywiz.exe errors

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

4.1 List of rekeywiz.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	rekeywiz.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	EFS REKEY wizard

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 rekeywiz.exe file related problems

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

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

rekeywiz.exe

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of rekeywiz.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: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 115712 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	d5f4c804872e11b60aef3c1a48cc70bb
	SHA1	8b67e60c882fa670f78253fd3ccd9e0589586d03
	SHA256	3a1c0d6ff1e71e17a952b5d3df30b9933058c695c5f1af111101e107183d3b7a
	CRC32	8311a216
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename rekeywiz.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 119808 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	2a4142185f8d37bda876068b92a6224f
	SHA1	f7cc388bb36ea89be52860857092f2b3e5d29c53
	SHA256	85723f259c824129052ad6190e5094f66f47b175a580e17b6095c7bffc8d90eb
	CRC32	916ed57e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename rekeywiz.exe

System Windows 8

File size 60928 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	188990caf33605655960a60b2171247a
	SHA1	b8b6070c8f2dbf1043ef1a7de256df1bf8a579b7
	SHA256	4c5db2ab2e67ebf8c93fdf19dbf13f4476398e002344e659c0eca2ce48a15517
	CRC32	83ba0132
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename rekeywiz.exe

System Windows 7

File size 61440 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	082ed4a73761682f897ea1d7f4529f69
	SHA1	4f77bda9714d009b16e6a13f88b3e12caf0a779d
	SHA256	fa86b5bc5343ca92c235304b8dcbcf4188c6be7d4621c625564bebd5326ed850
	CRC32	0368ce65
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename rekeywiz.exe

System Windows 7

File size 69120 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	767c75767b00ccfd41a547bb7b2adfff
	SHA1	91890853a5476def402910e6507417d400c0d3cb
	SHA256	bd70e504871a2ac1c883d19b87970c8d1b8b251c784bf777ba77ed764f5f2395
	CRC32	2cd4306e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename rekeywiz.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 51200 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	40335f6499e5a2ef9c74b499e5b97f9c
	SHA1	813e8e88ea6d995698969167e302be4efb8b6bd6
	SHA256	e11d88dc7b3ed3258f2e18f971326fb9f9e3a4b8334d9c5eccec7570f2866aec
	CRC32	83d116f8
	Example file location	---

Filename rekeywiz.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 43520 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	79db32ba1fed01ec05a5d5158cf1a279
	SHA1	b0149393b6b9c8acb4ba0d6791476fbe65161128
	SHA256	bce60c085cd9ed410a140e0389db849370961e770fef0284e5a74c274c577fd7
	CRC32	e85cd07f
	Example file location	---