Fix reset.exe Errors

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

reset.exe file Remote Desktop Services Reset 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 reset.exe related errors on your device. You can also download reset.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 reset.exe

4.1 List of reset.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	reset.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Remote Desktop Services Reset 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 reset.exe file related problems

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

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

reset.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 14848 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	e7679fe158725a16a27b8172d23c3f5c
	SHA1	0c77d4a8e42521e8581f947b1f7a155ec7515f2b
	SHA256	d7d5f6e26c516a09e4caee107766feb1f03d888b251defbbea9d73ae33d34ddf
	CRC32	b50ae75c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename reset.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 14848 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	965976eec978470073d538098ad76e48
	SHA1	bee3fe31bbe71733b9c9ca9214cbd3eb1640061c
	SHA256	73e255675371774c25ad4717d5564e137ef70b087ec1f4767ab11ebb275328ab
	CRC32	e55e7f65
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename reset.exe

System Windows 8

File size 14848 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	1535b78f41764a5b3b51e49440566e7e
	SHA1	8f45a14a853c0c4f364ebe4acdc961c68aebf762
	SHA256	3c62b64a4c028db719f826764ea7b12df0d314a7671e4242b7aa4cd36ce54807
	CRC32	ba1e8365
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename reset.exe

System Windows 7

File size 16896 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	2a520ff878c453e6ca3f2e6f7ca6e7ed
	SHA1	d7cf0b2b49974ec4f9d600c976b70b028ed22614
	SHA256	caae22402b07fa30cd5b7a9610d7d6ad8cc57582195ee060e1c36bd038d5aa8a
	CRC32	fb0cba4a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename reset.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 16896 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	571e447906e9fb61f361576d2db5e6c9
	SHA1	442b2b9e04d3b13a4735573f2896eb2feba590f8
	SHA256	51a917bda335fe73d778be11fcfb462147348f55469f11ba2ff257272fa351d7
	CRC32	7b51e082
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename reset.exe

System Windows XP

File size 9728 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	88f105251ee261acf11ad88e7567258c
	SHA1	3fea9314606c4720bed70537a61fb6273eae89c3
	SHA256	348ef6dd4c8819f1a8872b051a1253746d5691b99fd87a8519d7d57097ef8e48
	CRC32	8ccd0203
	Example file location	---