Fix timeout.exe Errors

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

timeout.exe file timeout - pauses command processing. 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 timeout.exe related errors on your device. You can also download timeout.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

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 timeout.exe

4.1 List of timeout.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	timeout.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	timeout - pauses command processing

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 timeout.exe file related problems

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

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

timeout.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 26112 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	42c887cf64e8f090795cd6cacf63ef84
	SHA1	9981be63b9effcf3402d481df56eb92b5e03a6b5
	SHA256	30ac6ade06528752335d3fc36844436fca5d731176dd5a3c4d9616921acc0692
	CRC32	066a67a0
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename timeout.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 26112 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	65815ca6999cd1b9439e96fd0f15d77f
	SHA1	c7c93c7b1376378462af2b13d0ab8a8d9cc94334
	SHA256	cad2ab101c037d8f45073f61f927dc8750a937b9d5b878453fdf48a6c04660db
	CRC32	40b84958
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename timeout.exe

System Windows 8

File size 28160 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	4d95d2757bc50c8a027e9df18c4c947b
	SHA1	f2948f310c2ff0b8a472390978b77895d99a293b
	SHA256	d50ba2f4bf0a72cc849b326ff9b101e5274eb8beda8e600329c8aaf6ebfb12e4
	CRC32	e25d378f
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename timeout.exe

System Windows 7

File size 27136 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	419a5ef8d76693048e4d6f79a5c875ae
	SHA1	8da45ae5a56f8c7f345ab2a3f0549136751298ea
	SHA256	c4efafc49d46dba7e89cd94892799c739a3103f724fec9be494bf1267fdb059e
	CRC32	7702a3a8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename timeout.exe

System Windows 7

File size 33280 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	68a0a50ccad87e1ee1944410a96d066c
	SHA1	d2f730bcd081532fe2787e28408133f67f593a5f
	SHA256	7e93723c0c34ef98444e5ce9013fef220975b96291a79053fd4c9b3d3550aeb3
	CRC32	4be5fd36
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename timeout.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 33792 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	18477e5fad99e43f660192973bddeb94
	SHA1	fc32af15b39f156e7f13d841baa8776c86d18a86
	SHA256	3930ab1db292672b0be1d8900ed344b2ec890d998b0ad8f155a62662cec75b2a
	CRC32	6730ecdc
	Example file location	---

Filename timeout.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 28160 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	67ff0d49df34a1c8d4be4558fdb75d1e
	SHA1	ae6d24a9fc66dd09c08acbde0858311bfcf86e0c
	SHA256	9e4970e79a7fb1bad7a10e8adb8a525d106fc7e44d6815f821ba564498d89e6b
	CRC32	368c573e
	Example file location	---