Download and Fix Robocopy.exe

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

Robocopy.exe file Microsoft Robocopy. 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 Robocopy.exe related errors on your device. You can also download Robocopy.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 Robocopy.exe errors

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

4.1 List of Robocopy.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Robocopy.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Microsoft Robocopy

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 Robocopy.exe file related problems

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

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

Robocopy.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 104448 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	349477e8ac8a8a1903396efb02b7950c
	SHA1	2ac3bd4887959f409c5d2abffa31cd1d158e994c
	SHA256	7e4c2e24ad3f222386f9bcd92cbd06c0d6670457e7a9438905400280fbab77d6
	CRC32	72ddb08b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename Robocopy.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 106496 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	a9fe3a5d771b9eab7c971915997bbe5a
	SHA1	c9495f0ba6abe6caf06687e75562657b473b22b2
	SHA256	7cff03f890334150ce3f369c395781e0809911623543150b418357724d2cc459
	CRC32	587bf2bd
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename Robocopy.exe

System Windows 8

File size 106496 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	00d6d8bd0ed9101441d84e5234b36ef9
	SHA1	cff934ab6db4762767dbe65b00277fdacf349fdb
	SHA256	b5a69adcabe67e25f99f5adfea12973d15ecb8778894795eb54f849c4377f72d
	CRC32	2fde3094
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename Robocopy.exe

System Windows 7

File size 128000 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	0a551ccdef9d6f99a008b5b075354650
	SHA1	66fcd83002af4744afdf1ca172f986cd54374489
	SHA256	7a52e02c902afb7e8a747e256300008720e80ca656766d05f340d76788c39375
	CRC32	264bdb70
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename Robocopy.exe

System Windows 7

File size 98816 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	39b9273ca01364e115b464416cfb729b
	SHA1	8637c3fa9abfc050fd6f90de3345c0bc4b6f43e9
	SHA256	53e5c44c1f47895004d61d18cbc74e83d7118dfcb2eb073c1e9c6a37abf38bd9
	CRC32	3805d2b7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename Robocopy.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 87552 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	9b22b133ce919aa0d8c0dc101a6bda09
	SHA1	45acb8d153f8caa7979e0fbd14466625bc843f32
	SHA256	a2b47bba6eef84a06633d8023c4b20821b716c9744eaee7f8f40cad3ff900c18
	CRC32	e067e051
	Example file location	---

Filename Robocopy.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 111104 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	b0d092651249d02295d45d568acc2061
	SHA1	622c9435852097e37de344495feec6f14e0ca452
	SHA256	04a7b20e04819fe23b7851776c90e95cea4c59c3286f1619ebe35d99c6596c0e
	CRC32	41f2812e
	Example file location	---