How to Download and Fix TRACERT.EXE?

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

TRACERT.EXE file TCP/IP Traceroute Command. 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 TRACERT.EXE related errors on your device. You can also download TRACERT.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 TRACERT.EXE

4.1 List of TRACERT.EXE file versions

File info

General information
Filename	TRACERT.EXE
File extension	EXE
Description	TCP/IP Traceroute Command

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 TRACERT.EXE file related problems

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

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

TRACERT.EXE

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

Problems related to TRACERT.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 TRACERT.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 TRACERT.EXE errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace TRACERT.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 TRACERT.EXE file.

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

System Windows 10

File size 15360 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	2035b1972d610a99c3b4f9891ccc9ace
	SHA1	962172afc258b6ded6bf43d8d6a9e4dfa89f276e
	SHA256	fd31d7c98f15c33f79ecfd64ff3d54653d4eb56827e7b6387fbe954ad9dfa43d
	CRC32	4ece453a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename TRACERT.EXE

System Windows 8.1

File size 14848 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	683011756f654ae316829a60ed57ecd9
	SHA1	bbad6a7affc7511a9a6eebc6bb8a93c201fe4364
	SHA256	61c0ca8e85623254fdc4a5faae60789888cdbdeb2e302092b5f4846d9ec68ba8
	CRC32	7fe02775
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename TRACERT.EXE

System Windows 8

File size 14848 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	c5805ce1e4045c06e3e73e149e975282
	SHA1	7f888c823ebe8b1833c2dd51b710c4717418e771
	SHA256	d864cb3e05cb8b2b2e0f347ca7222bd8af37a33b17dfc2e632f1f853e9df777d
	CRC32	388e5179
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename TRACERT.EXE

System Windows 7

File size 13824 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	70b4aabe01143a7a6716cc96e3008278
	SHA1	8fbdc9bd54dbec84cecb2820286d08c008da2f0d
	SHA256	7211be5df09f73def5795dcc32551b83462485d9c564251e5353ec4b8ea0d4da
	CRC32	82edf69a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename TRACERT.EXE

System Windows 7

File size 12288 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	f2e76c84bd0211103113a0bc4a835a7d
	SHA1	a01fe5bb5d88ace9e9566aed6aed77cee26fc815
	SHA256	d2202ff99b37a4158134366a2e3efe69fa5aa8583c86dded43be358d6ec0cb08
	CRC32	1a12f45b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename TRACERT.EXE

System Windows Vista

File size 13824 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	2e563b88794b729ded3b21afedaf1243
	SHA1	5f4581e010569175b39b3d2ff3ec794019c3f124
	SHA256	b5b65b582a5a29d1b10c9bd06716fd7e88ac8e1dde52e72ade93486279b950ae
	CRC32	639c0b97
	Example file location	---

Filename TRACERT.EXE

System Windows Vista

File size 12288 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d601e9aa506ea383daa4af50f3bff753
	SHA1	69408249d30c83401c001f95f7ece79a345086be
	SHA256	82f39fcf3750012002115f31702d26f046969b4428a0efbe53402fc91b878336
	CRC32	6eeeb5fa
	Example file location	---

Filename TRACERT.EXE

System Windows XP

File size 12288 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	7862d384f7c1636544c83b75b57006e7
	SHA1	b875a32d994e8ea9c24d6b12b3f6eb23f1d376c9
	SHA256	c2ff4017ba791f8d5a0ec3f8e40b3502866906d72837ca27f1b6074a06844142
	CRC32	ae3806af
	Example file location	---