Troubleshoot sethc.exe Errors and Download File

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

sethc.exe file Accessibility shortcut keys. 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 sethc.exe related errors on your device. You can also download sethc.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 sethc.exe

4.1 List of sethc.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	sethc.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Accessibility shortcut keys

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 sethc.exe file related problems

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

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

sethc.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 261632 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	300738e8bc3076cc3dad6f1b1b2f5986
	SHA1	74c4db2dc7c7c73a524c64a8d6b64e4c2b625ae1
	SHA256	a0e4a38112a410fc4f5816beea78216932bf382ef232143d787837cc559bc843
	CRC32	a9e3f5b1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sethc.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 258560 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	5ebda250d9ad873c3879282ac6f49fb7
	SHA1	4d1e70c0c8507794e6239eee16c54c310c3c5aa6
	SHA256	10fb638dc9c7e7d0961ace87320a0bd7ca48918bbb818038ac807b1172033c36
	CRC32	ef5d1d0b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sethc.exe

System Windows 8

File size 257536 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	0b99ed43780859edbf60564dfda76fef
	SHA1	7a72fcb2c8115dd0c10ce070f49c69e778b7ab9d
	SHA256	7a398fd4053b82cca57caf0c664e85de9579cde605de148cdd9f0a5b9bd0d637
	CRC32	438e423a
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sethc.exe

System Windows 7

File size 279040 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	3bcb70da9b5a2011e01e35ed29a3f3f3
	SHA1	9daecb1ee5d7cbcf46ee154dd642fcd993723a9b
	SHA256	dd94bf73f0e3652b76cfb774b419ceaa2082bc7f30cc34e28dfa51952fa9ccb5
	CRC32	38907b2f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sethc.exe

System Windows 7

File size 270336 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	8c545f6f1ba83c15b8b02ee4aa62ff11
	SHA1	61bc86addcc641dc79cf84072fc04fa738d0596d
	SHA256	4ea90ef6db17221b9e74f9bd390f65e9877eac59a39fccd900dccad7d986a1ad
	CRC32	d75ff8fc
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sethc.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 627200 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	291b27d159ae56a049c1526af4b3957e
	SHA1	932ee231e70bcac31cf8e66be900effff6671099
	SHA256	feb244482b46e6e0900797b041a154ebb36b6f672966befb885304b56f8f5032
	CRC32	606c6ad2
	Example file location	---

Filename sethc.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 776192 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	7e5b8772130c5e66de982e7033805e2f
	SHA1	02b688fe73af9aab790f8983faf2abbea74a6922
	SHA256	21f385c81723c3a1fac5485034b0958823b7e6be4cb584a68a31806d42114987
	CRC32	0f12d6e5
	Example file location	---

Filename sethc.exe

System Windows XP

File size 31232 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	7149f73425ef389bea3fbaa2483ec0e2
	SHA1	db2a1daac21edb39b594accd29b51d88b3ef92ff
	SHA256	da72f9cf4ac18cb239aa2e5ffb8f87f7f82f7e06d4b9917163f5ce99c6b63fe8
	CRC32	395e01fe
	Example file location	---