setx.exe - Repair Issues and Download

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

setx.exe file Setx - Sets environment variables. 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 setx.exe related errors on your device. You can also download setx.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

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 setx.exe

4.1 List of setx.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	setx.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Setx - Sets environment variables

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 setx.exe file related problems

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

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

setx.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 46592 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	b2dfe34b67fc1560db070a9f0c752365
	SHA1	1ca5d0693dcb37bed2ea753b17ac3920d31a6efa
	SHA256	0173d840df8e41e2b178d4d99a444dd0770c1309cc2a76fd7f1cf5c850525f41
	CRC32	14251a35
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename setx.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 46592 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	6343a4bb2f54cc5950dae2280e199486
	SHA1	a61b9cbb008a8a5fbeb527500c0f79dfdfa5fc8e
	SHA256	8835a72592f8a7da8ffc8d058410d0175cb1905b018906f22b922dc1180c4027
	CRC32	93603eac
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename setx.exe

System Windows 8

File size 49152 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	eefb51d649951298645d2c706e631c9b
	SHA1	fb57680f6d4adf987aaaa24dc34f097a1431acf6
	SHA256	a8849813aa19a947ab14583601fde15e119761e499b194a8ed6ff0707646615f
	CRC32	0fa241ad
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename setx.exe

System Windows 7

File size 57856 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	b5052efdb19093e55709a7ad807f4718
	SHA1	e2ed88898990f09f244fcb9d4c35f2bed9367130
	SHA256	d90c4738a07c16425772e0b2e9aa702d59736f0174d98c52f8da76421ce2efe7
	CRC32	a610866e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename setx.exe

System Windows 7

File size 46080 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c9a6121252634aa4d4618981de929bbb
	SHA1	170b041a5729c4be4281573e1442c6a07e528708
	SHA256	ff7b6e0a02b6e1182ce7be8813b57d0d472bda307086bd40a237b76aee0f54ca
	CRC32	8986193b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename setx.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 46080 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	1666d13e290172b4c8697380e52e28c0
	SHA1	2365b6b11572a4110f3f36b848f02e556e22e560
	SHA256	cfc32e03b10a5078d6e9f82b594117b843ade4b866232e9346d2609f4f1d2248
	CRC32	e2fa4c8c
	Example file location	---

Filename setx.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 57856 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	d83f76e38a3ef0aaae8cdc5c66f70d8c
	SHA1	77d3fca93a003f34e3c508e59949a421a4de0471
	SHA256	a4a0ea34fd50c50b6851c85cf251b07090f347453c6b5a4f8ff949a00608e508
	CRC32	0977fd7a
	Example file location	---