Download sfc.exe to Fix Errors

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

sfc.exe file System Integrity Check and Repair. 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 sfc.exe related errors on your device. You can also download sfc.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 sfc.exe

4.1 List of sfc.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	sfc.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	System Integrity Check and Repair

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 sfc.exe file related problems

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

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

sfc.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 35328 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	573c1ea15a48df65b1142c6247d78785
	SHA1	b35a9dcfe9fa15c7555ac4af2e66bf5b80ae769e
	SHA256	11bf3e54163804d970a4680c63ae51770f09ea01b67dfdfa108e4ebda0592e9c
	CRC32	32a110f4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sfc.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 34304 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	a7424d3f969df63145bb317d2167101e
	SHA1	78babe98bc4ba57c8d8e98f1414f8779eb7bd20c
	SHA256	17efb7ca5f719d6a8c08791c355caecaf77b29b02383bc8badf078e086a0acc8
	CRC32	9a535a1b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sfc.exe

System Windows 8

File size 32768 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	5a2454b76324f3d61aeef138bb1f8e09
	SHA1	4d9b5ccfc609e6a442832d5bcf099355dfdca429
	SHA256	ef89614974127c59ad8876dbdc01ea0cc454bb0b3c7950eea5318d7645cc42ca
	CRC32	beda4a58
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sfc.exe

System Windows 7

File size 35328 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	cdfb49d4628f3822b2335c7a35bf69cd
	SHA1	46886fc2f13b73db13704988d6b6bd80145ed7b2
	SHA256	8f68802ed4b590ddae051ccfc697a2c9ddf10d8c89e7097abccaf0181d3de5da
	CRC32	b47e43b1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename sfc.exe

System Windows 7

File size 39424 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	d0a69bb24bc6b50a7adbe2f11408e3f0
	SHA1	067908a1f4f01ab19609145a040ca15b29928ebb
	SHA256	819ddb2593f270c628e7240564b38476edc6b730e17d3390ac55678a9f861236
	CRC32	70b445d7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename sfc.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 17408 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	6e66c66126c99f1de8c9d7df519294f9
	SHA1	83993fed1396306517ffd11219afc90e34bc269c
	SHA256	90320381b3def4d8bed0b2d884b4b88860f81ec3f7122fa0fa663aa69193547f
	CRC32	a9eccfd2
	Example file location	---

Filename sfc.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 15872 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	b44ab3e1bb0586152b55774e5b849ba1
	SHA1	1bd9435a7582a5f9d85b3f9220dcb1689ef7f12e
	SHA256	6a9c89459800997b53815ca16ce7bab5decf3e8b1c118defeec14d4174414ea1
	CRC32	1f3281dc
	Example file location	---

Filename sfc.exe

System Windows XP

File size 9728 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	18dbcdcafcd83e3a5646d359dcd03c93
	SHA1	489751c4767df20adc5ed1309e38d455402b09d9
	SHA256	bb712496793563c3b8cf30d93bcd43c124dd1fc62f1d9b97deffe08a4561d727
	CRC32	794518ea
	Example file location	---