Download and Fix syskey.exe

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

syskey.exe file SAM Lock Tool. 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 syskey.exe related errors on your device. You can also download syskey.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 syskey.exe

4.1 List of syskey.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	syskey.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	SAM Lock Tool

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 syskey.exe file related problems

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

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

syskey.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 27648 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	fc64a9a083485bf44540d74ba62d6d8c
	SHA1	9c165580be733e8510e957861cea17e08a19f58b
	SHA256	4a471f109c566ed32e7123bc8525d6967887241a5887e4e6402b7634522c92e7
	CRC32	31586d10
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename syskey.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 29184 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c72f56ac33e9f1204528020cd0840a5a
	SHA1	7aee703c88a41f257d2a3aabeb9fe68999d86b51
	SHA256	ed1f857082e575e1d2426adb2416de6172bc993174dcc95801fc3516c451d96d
	CRC32	90339203
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename syskey.exe

System Windows 8

File size 29696 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	8b88556dcb0c6ed16fd811a284569f79
	SHA1	f878bb7da7a4b9e20b01072c77ff6ba15115a1ce
	SHA256	872ff8123dbfa4a66ab60735e37474168fe7304a85089ebe5a3b144a7db18969
	CRC32	5385f3ee
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename syskey.exe

System Windows 7

File size 33792 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	55524e13938671cbc3006c78647e17b8
	SHA1	654def99a7e3cc867fddcfe92af035dadd13b55f
	SHA256	d119e8605457e0b26af5b8ffe9fefdaf89864b127bbb7ecdbd73d29b3c12a8a9
	CRC32	ad671861
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename syskey.exe

System Windows 7

File size 28672 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	df3f24f1a6bb661593e8e2ea6f7a786a
	SHA1	093afb37365d6af5e39b96f9fe1f89ff892d6f76
	SHA256	ad9cb0fa1ae581ca32a3ec89d4aa5af96181356c27cd53b27bdae6031c03a656
	CRC32	7ad7c5f1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename syskey.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 32768 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	25317d90a000b0883da8a963e9c6e1c6
	SHA1	6ff7b82e28216bef5149647e8d75c023a763044b
	SHA256	36a1a2124cfe414befd12ee6ecc748419bb0b6a5fc29a2934cdd0d6ad437bb1e
	CRC32	a1b3d35f
	Example file location	---

Filename syskey.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 27648 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	f48fd33f1d76391ab8a8efa0d8fd873c
	SHA1	cab6e7607688dea5fc388c6a0a2a58977eeb909f
	SHA256	c06a39e2555547523a9ffcc08d4011a825f80f8ffe01cfe23bd4f45615ff2381
	CRC32	5de532e6
	Example file location	---

Filename syskey.exe

System Windows XP

File size 36864 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	2280760948e8ca34cf0eedf659683c56
	SHA1	d6ed161eea7dc865155eda7b196f912c830d2d33
	SHA256	7403a7958d34932f1b46751235a4b44fd94746c98e7bd09971c9a2edb24e27f8
	CRC32	607b4fca
	Example file location	---