Download and Fix taskmgr.exe

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

taskmgr.exe file Task Manager. 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 taskmgr.exe related errors on your device. You can also download taskmgr.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 taskmgr.exe

4.1 List of taskmgr.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	taskmgr.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Task Manager

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 taskmgr.exe file related problems

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

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

taskmgr.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 1135344 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	bec812da8d8d176ae7fc130c102969d4
	SHA1	8515e0cba9ae4e42a7a365a9a5b82dd596f3fa4f
	SHA256	35f08369c237d6955536ae588ee1dd0be09fce55d015ec9e5159b9bb3893a320
	CRC32	250c5801
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename taskmgr.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 1103768 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	9919d598108e8e449d98aba2c43d2f20
	SHA1	4aa9bf6df9f16df19bbf5f6f67265f68f94b4880
	SHA256	de72dcb5e14f7d6a4b3e55b273a10a16c6de77dbb7a6f8575ea14e52aa58583c
	CRC32	7fac8082
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename taskmgr.exe

System Windows 8

File size 1027160 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	fad9582f707a5826e77a1e2bf19ab335
	SHA1	80fed5039520888d73f247bda2d50c04a944a284
	SHA256	6c63737faa749bf122b0aa37f9ba29d6c745107be77ae066c2ab980ea69a2e0a
	CRC32	1c04e86e
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename taskmgr.exe

System Windows 7

File size 257024 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	09f7401d56f2393c6ca534ff0241a590
	SHA1	e8b4d84a28e5ea17272416ec45726964fdf25883
	SHA256	6766717b8afafe46b5fd66c7082ccce6b382cbea982c73cb651e35dc8187ace1
	CRC32	c8874999
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename taskmgr.exe

System Windows 7

File size 227328 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	545bf7eaa24a9e062857d0742ec0b28a
	SHA1	d748d5b325e5dd4fadeb837a59f61e55d2636d31
	SHA256	50f2abb613df4813ce74f3b0df080497f689dfcad11f0fc7cd5ea4cdaf093bdf
	CRC32	a8b0d34b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename taskmgr.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 192512 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	77cc24684975ab1cf4c2c43d836c675c
	SHA1	7e1926d5ddd129a71551e5a2e8b451d08c64ed85
	SHA256	013a24bdc77a3923ea94f1835bf8b3612de901257a1b351407333cb87b2593be
	CRC32	4aaa4069
	Example file location	---

Filename taskmgr.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 163840 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	ef8ae178fae3c5f97e383753eb1df3ba
	SHA1	3905028a10cf6227d4ef827b64df59283bc31a83
	SHA256	db9f21389fd7454a16d68a555d8c573a2e9bb4551f4f1c43cb3791a15348bbd2
	CRC32	bf49008a
	Example file location	---

Filename taskmgr.exe

System Windows XP

File size 135680 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	2cd1c3506a85b38e2d17e61aded175c4
	SHA1	811d06dc5c7b530a5f0bd07c50607e402da43d59
	SHA256	f899e8c466b518346d47c7cd56f6d4ae3eed38369b8e38b6badf0227b93e7f82
	CRC32	9b70c9e2
	Example file location	---