Download SystemPropertiesHardware.exe to Fix Errors

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

SystemPropertiesHardware.exe file Hardware Settings. 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 SystemPropertiesHardware.exe related errors on your device. You can also download SystemPropertiesHardware.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

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Fix SystemPropertiesHardware.exe errors

1 Information about SystemPropertiesHardware.exe file
2 Errors related to SystemPropertiesHardware.exe file
3 How to fix SystemPropertiesHardware.exe related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download SystemPropertiesHardware.exe

4.1 List of SystemPropertiesHardware.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	SystemPropertiesHardware.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Hardware Settings

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 SystemPropertiesHardware.exe file related problems

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

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

SystemPropertiesHardware.exe

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of SystemPropertiesHardware.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: ---

If the steps did not solve your SystemPropertiesHardware.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 SystemPropertiesHardware.exe

System Windows 10

File size 82944 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	9fca0eb803df4d81fd7734b1830f94a2
	SHA1	ba9dbfd6e3e7917c1403d34d97510b161b26ca7b
	SHA256	04dbbeec037083be600da94960fcca62cb16b67afcd58ab3cd1e3fd640052a16
	CRC32	fca7d980
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename SystemPropertiesHardware.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 81920 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	302a0cc93935fa8289a95413ed2f9510
	SHA1	18adaee8e0e9260d33c3f2a2e6fd7505da90f106
	SHA256	1c2bbedce3632b35c54a5407b742f5c94fe1d92c7de7427a88c9c87aa05514e7
	CRC32	ce74a9b1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename SystemPropertiesHardware.exe

System Windows 8

File size 81920 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	fc9f5f94908ad949ca0ef43097f9e61c
	SHA1	8a46f50037a04341f18cbb09a217b0ac26bb561f
	SHA256	b301ca8c1d342da1b11fe314e31fdc1bc051133b8d6eef814e41c2139866b2f5
	CRC32	2e03d242
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename SystemPropertiesHardware.exe

System Windows 7

File size 81920 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	bb1e4126282097bcdeb1419e26e453bc
	SHA1	756c1d6037907a0cdc5e26bef4eb79df4ee4f7d7
	SHA256	b2bc011bc3524bd47f092c6005e986123e1e7ea141a30d6cb15831fde64a777f
	CRC32	d4951e2c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename SystemPropertiesHardware.exe

System Windows 7

File size 82432 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	c63d722641c417764247f683f9fb43be
	SHA1	948ec61ebf241c4d80efca3efdfc33fe746e3b98
	SHA256	4759296b421d60c80db0bb112a30425e04883900374602e13ed97f7c03a49df2
	CRC32	a3eb9bc7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename SystemPropertiesHardware.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 82432 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	5c93352bc3f14092944f05cc91deefb3
	SHA1	d95da48dd80b48892db14d47404f1b9e983f77c9
	SHA256	21f873040b88524ddc836910122aee7f3bd6ddc7fd309fe38737ef854084c79f
	CRC32	317f59ea
	Example file location	---

Filename SystemPropertiesHardware.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 81920 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e5f10d2c746fb3721695dffb39913274
	SHA1	c91cf9070e5773142cc26fa54b527dea9b5a099f
	SHA256	bea5344a55011fd00f5da68d494a9777d26b250e01055d5cc1eb3910eee14012
	CRC32	36e0b70e
	Example file location	---