ROUTE.EXE - How to Fix? Download Now

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

ROUTE.EXE file TCP/IP Route Command. 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 ROUTE.EXE related errors on your device. You can also download ROUTE.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 ROUTE.EXE

4.1 List of ROUTE.EXE file versions

File info

General information
Filename	ROUTE.EXE
File extension	EXE
Description	TCP/IP Route Command

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 ROUTE.EXE file related problems

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

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

ROUTE.EXE

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

Problems related to ROUTE.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 ROUTE.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 ROUTE.EXE errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace ROUTE.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 ROUTE.EXE file.

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

System Windows 10

File size 19456 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	215e76d164f4861b220d087541c34f48
	SHA1	082d6c538c5f16cbb56f4d05586c9ca4c54c1064
	SHA256	7b77ab1234140bfd3bab124b288f71c6ccb1a3dcddc80039d4c505902bb26c56
	CRC32	a8824d00
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ROUTE.EXE

System Windows 8.1

File size 19456 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	bc639a4c18eef9f23be766dddce34d0e
	SHA1	512f97482d25bb9b5ad83414256862c983d354ae
	SHA256	e51e2710a2ab52bcbb29717b4a6c4c58778f0aeaf58bdab9dfab791ff767e956
	CRC32	1c0bc95c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ROUTE.EXE

System Windows 8

File size 19456 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	c30c3cc6206d06934fd3158839e28ef5
	SHA1	0c4b90b49df39c44278a8491c204c68f9330a416
	SHA256	f42c0d35eeec19f5389890a3678c695d605d327d9b5cd87b3a097719d442c3b8
	CRC32	107e9f05
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ROUTE.EXE

System Windows 7

File size 17920 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	44dfcce3e204a251b4929716e82f3054
	SHA1	6c358b03eacc7a55a0c72580ce7158d9cb5dd6a1
	SHA256	ec2b6d29992f13e74015ff0b129150b4afae15c593e4b7586a225f1797ff0ef1
	CRC32	a608dfdf
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename ROUTE.EXE

System Windows 7

File size 21504 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	c951879f810c4a59c88572c49487db89
	SHA1	b80ae98b2f09df82eb670c5328c09b99679e20a5
	SHA256	002a2f5cfcf551f27ef4637480c60fc7ceeb53ade3233f8645d89ffdb39a3a58
	CRC32	b08e6bcb
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename ROUTE.EXE

System Windows Vista

File size 17920 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	755aaf1a741219f491f0bd202b22091f
	SHA1	b079a114ec1ddb9ebaa03a667450e25ed02e1025
	SHA256	3302931f73904bb1cc828d66c70a58cdd6d3d98c7365b4c89dd8378dbec68d69
	CRC32	161423d7
	Example file location	---

Filename ROUTE.EXE

System Windows Vista

File size 21504 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	e2e28d9c6b56aa65e55364d3d797b3e1
	SHA1	8cb0cc2ba414c3debd3d3bd6faa66278e3cb8d09
	SHA256	b8c403407625bdd0bd4be4cbc3f013e9cac86ee28e9dd8b212d888773d1d6a47
	CRC32	2f70e33e
	Example file location	---

Filename ROUTE.EXE

System Windows XP

File size 19968 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	67d442f0dbee60cfb43f821b554f44f6
	SHA1	31282ad39fd1a06a4a4de7462ec48b0366308832
	SHA256	b57942878348cdc848a097445ed432c3d2f84da9d1496af7733bed54d7fd4a77
	CRC32	3b515e51
	Example file location	---