runonce.exe Troubleshoot and Download

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

runonce.exe file Run Once Wrapper. 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 runonce.exe related errors on your device. You can also download runonce.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 runonce.exe

4.1 List of runonce.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	runonce.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Run Once Wrapper

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 runonce.exe file related problems

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

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

runonce.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 47616 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	2a87c0c3e18e83d2036a8f196001e79a
	SHA1	f887d65536ea28f69a44d4ea9873581dc9e99eba
	SHA256	0d8d6e7e3a18a473bcdfc13accd03969dad85e601a2aaab29d54c6c46c1f01e8
	CRC32	13f121b2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename runonce.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 34816 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	2f0ff942fc55d9719d5126c3bd5d6fc2
	SHA1	9f67686b5643d7770e4a2d0397f24ecd0273b65c
	SHA256	d4f991adfdd1949ae08a106dad8a7899fef0bf5e691ac74099137fc5ffd9386f
	CRC32	4b4fd7cb
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename runonce.exe

System Windows 8

File size 37888 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	f0408db6f94e3f0d5ed94b16c097a622
	SHA1	d002b09dd0564690729e5ef492b045735c656f94
	SHA256	5df9feaba1258882966c3fd59488f6ccdf5d6a1f153176c801c153dfb3ca47d4
	CRC32	d1c0f367
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename runonce.exe

System Windows 7

File size 56832 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	025e7dbdb98866ed3cb2d4dda70b364d
	SHA1	aa13804416812753b7b2fb2e415fa4f76c8b9cd9
	SHA256	78962f23f066e362af1a4b98fa7d5e30af30c561307438503031d30c944b6a6e
	CRC32	f5eb60cb
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename runonce.exe

System Windows 7

File size 50688 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d44741f65a1d71f65814a12cf6e2400a
	SHA1	01d5c03be3573d32ed6f0754b903a0c0b05825db
	SHA256	c6721f830675adc7e7fde2b5e822e56f6a063146f5066f1e25ebfe86f0a87136
	CRC32	35a75a82
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename runonce.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 44544 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	5398bd3ba9735ecf658487a2826c0885
	SHA1	ccb01c1a98bba10253680de6417cfc36c3f556a5
	SHA256	7d7098552fbe7ec8767cd28af2ef2b135584068df302168de730ddfd69f0fb09
	CRC32	e961041d
	Example file location	---

Filename runonce.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 38400 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	9a6a653adf28d9d69670b48f535e6b90
	SHA1	4c93e7be4ef46f8ee83a50c4460244628217b6cf
	SHA256	72351645184693a879cff7fd171a182f24b7f72ea313e8d42f2744d0421fe188
	CRC32	b3b89746
	Example file location	---

Filename runonce.exe

System Windows XP

File size 14336 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	c10f6916c61a70926adf2365b56f2fea
	SHA1	8cdec87d2249f3088d5a15e20cb3c5dde1f00364
	SHA256	a1ce42e4a8b41ee5cabdde2476483a1852186baeb9f4ae131877c5b807c8573a
	CRC32	6c5243d8
	Example file location	---