Download and Fix sapisvr.exe

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

sapisvr.exe file Speech Recognition. 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 sapisvr.exe related errors on your device. You can also download sapisvr.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 sapisvr.exe

4.1 List of sapisvr.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	sapisvr.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Speech Recognition

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common sapisvr.exe file related problems

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

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

sapisvr.exe

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of sapisvr.exe file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\Speech\Common\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\Speech\Common\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\Speech\Common\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\Speech\Common\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\Speech\Common\
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 48640 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	9e1b9766f7e644bcf30951336f6d41e0
	SHA1	19ddb263854bf33734cdfa412ead6d7a2adc482c
	SHA256	fba1ad87cff1c04fd97ded4d911a53939b62b47d5cf47fe03350a648afced20d
	CRC32	5c8e6f1c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\Speech\Common\

Filename sapisvr.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 48640 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	566aa3c5c71d697666e002c8871b2783
	SHA1	63a2bdf02e347e409b975bc5d05253bd65869b29
	SHA256	3966bb3bb74307032d91df2a7414ae5a9f54e2dc90b571b6277d5c853fafb6e6
	CRC32	ad29fca3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\Speech\Common\

Filename sapisvr.exe

System Windows 8

File size 49664 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	0a14615e0064a87ebc6eccea14333def
	SHA1	149d0dc7bf71d4bd43aaeeda2df759dae054f7f7
	SHA256	e6ed201ac11eb1c588ff2df8f343d6c1095018b28b4d3c429664fd4d5d9abb56
	CRC32	da5459e0
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\Speech\Common\

Filename sapisvr.exe

System Windows 7

File size 44544 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	173d93ab55b6602c115e1e0bcda3bdbc
	SHA1	3a044d7273d9b6242b73fa65d9863b03a7ca4983
	SHA256	938c02c2c682b542788f0d94abab2fa7d80d00e1b8a55e19bee49af31ab10d9f
	CRC32	b2440fd8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\Speech\Common\

Filename sapisvr.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 41984 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	ce881fb400aafe32d3dc0a7561b547c2
	SHA1	6298a045281a56a2bb56243f78c78f162767af62
	SHA256	a7a07ee152f9ed6be6b2e32d58674e5915bb0cdfbecd3c66a18a16ce0f19a8c2
	CRC32	dab2c85f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\Speech\Common\

Filename sapisvr.exe

System Windows XP

File size 36864 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	81420500b4d35c6bda89d6b694972c31
	SHA1	c1400f2b330899c001568d5c3f03f6203f459093
	SHA256	56873a79d27cd9662ec82314f90240fa69a112ef4ad92039132190452578452a
	CRC32	b0b5d2b2
	Example file location	---