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

upnpcont.exe file UPnP Device Host Container. 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 upnpcont.exe related errors on your device. You can also download upnpcont.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

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Fix upnpcont.exe errors

1 Information about upnpcont.exe file
2 Errors related to upnpcont.exe file
3 How to fix upnpcont.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 upnpcont.exe

4.1 List of upnpcont.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	upnpcont.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	UPnP Device Host Container

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 upnpcont.exe file related problems

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 35328 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	484f6ce1117b0cbf414d5c5264597dfa
	SHA1	37183168aa9b1c17b79d4ce5e414aec7b528664e
	SHA256	b5f17da3a43def100fb31fa911cfee191802f196ecf1ccb12ea915589084ade7
	CRC32	467ac255
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename upnpcont.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 22528 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	a11ec3db282d9aa7e2961d2ff02c14c9
	SHA1	0d46a335c2518afec0f272eecc08687ef0515472
	SHA256	d4c471316c61201b15da33fccc87601c639b358e40d29111753f34019c1f2033
	CRC32	ad5abdf5
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename upnpcont.exe

System Windows 8

File size 22016 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	2b1e56d045faf936daeceb2758c49935
	SHA1	6dcaffa5d5484bee30a8dc61192e1f890d4c2a01
	SHA256	dad70bc801cae659dc8f0b849f8b55ec894000ba9fb95fdf0020df2550228aa6
	CRC32	d443e4a7
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename upnpcont.exe

System Windows 7

File size 23552 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	033b88a23c417f3415bc4c9f6d49fddf
	SHA1	e0fbe4c6fd14cd2dd60994551448e9c0bd5d5f8a
	SHA256	c079af072bfdae1287590eb83ea177170f5857191f654e0998c63ffa0d9317b6
	CRC32	257bad82
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename upnpcont.exe

System Windows 7

File size 25600 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	f96b778608de0f3244891670b39b7e7d
	SHA1	397d7ff610ea008438aee5a65f22c9093dc3c81f
	SHA256	5b2285f788eec4d17bf18d85795d457f40f7598bbab2697919f5810f54a9c3fe
	CRC32	8ab0f788
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename upnpcont.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 24576 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	433f91a64e1d8c16c24ed94f28c7ba72
	SHA1	0fda8688d9f469e3a035bfc88633e4d3fde814b7
	SHA256	ee5a88dd29b9c08d8f3b169874cd5211de781e522a79ee3e9f989b47490318ca
	CRC32	6de80a32
	Example file location	---

Filename upnpcont.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 22528 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	8cace33911b71d63fca920cabda3a63a
	SHA1	d5067ba3512f49e53f0abf614a85bfdde249ca5d
	SHA256	9520b71f9f2437e889a4c3cddbf61a3944123bc229ee0c16066137b7667295ad
	CRC32	635f2868
	Example file location	---

Filename upnpcont.exe

System Windows XP

File size 16896 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	fb11420fc0af573b5a86dc7c1c4737f7
	SHA1	f3626b826d42774555e26514c56682354e7c1ec0
	SHA256	224e4047499f41013a655c6cbd4b1b4b327a6de58d45b5e3ba5420b75d7f11de
	CRC32	dc239f9a
	Example file location	---