Troubleshoot subst.exe Errors and Download File

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

subst.exe file Subst Utility. 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 subst.exe related errors on your device. You can also download subst.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 subst.exe

4.1 List of subst.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	subst.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Subst Utility

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 subst.exe file related problems

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

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

subst.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 14848 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	bb82f706a2d935cbf2786ca2a7519cee
	SHA1	4283030857639289a356a4635112783768ae6323
	SHA256	8907972f158e20c05d5b137ca985390912d404870d0dd0216be495253f2855a5
	CRC32	4fefe1b7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename subst.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 14336 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	34f7657278609b8d222a65a1f39cf558
	SHA1	e19309ec638febc036931bb5dafdd62e08b26e68
	SHA256	51cd26a60d77b16d7bf4458fb5e54ba7c4d1f3b0df3de51bb95391b54da33c21
	CRC32	cc824603
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename subst.exe

System Windows 8

File size 13824 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	45dc4350d6338d08cecc0a4957cdadce
	SHA1	1b8feff39180ae83bf825084f30d592987bdec14
	SHA256	4a054bd3d3bc099aaa6910af97a923d1299158868dccb89b1db096f599471a4f
	CRC32	5ddbda77
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename subst.exe

System Windows 7

File size 15360 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	210e823866af38dea6b1383286257d45
	SHA1	884722f79bb55c9aaf5d350ffa9212b608afd176
	SHA256	1044aa234ae106cd0f668c2eb65c79e0e6b2a980bf7e97abc546fc4a5730a283
	CRC32	33b12f86
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename subst.exe

System Windows 7

File size 13824 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	8ebcf8644b924f9b642ac8ca2fe63406
	SHA1	e20a71a91dcaf188e72ccc0a4889de0b43edc41b
	SHA256	ce54d2eee17b20f962273d2eca9d0b23f51c33f5e6ad35a62d7ec8abe9dca35f
	CRC32	18ee176e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename subst.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 15360 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	13038be77f177e75785757504da78faf
	SHA1	e8c76202c88d163ee80ca4a37bedfe5ba7b7fca8
	SHA256	f80e8f9c48937292c2ef202f9617323e44e1f2e9133776e7006c459ad513c368
	CRC32	522ac507
	Example file location	---

Filename subst.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 13824 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	a986c8854d8e559db46afac33e243c8f
	SHA1	770ca114458e7b980bd305529008ab55a34dca24
	SHA256	16c0a9b08dfad516f73308b45c4d3f444163f8a24f027c438d426f7958e3eed1
	CRC32	2ca34766
	Example file location	---

Filename subst.exe

System Windows XP

File size 9216 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	77847ef3cec784b13705e5ef338bb165
	SHA1	c11302c592400f6af7f409a46efd4443b43a2bb3
	SHA256	88fff02513b0990fd1b56e2236263177274ac0ccffcbfb6a75f9e6fd96647650
	CRC32	8c050686
	Example file location	---