How to Repair Utilman.exe? Download Now

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

Utilman.exe file Utility 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 Utilman.exe related errors on your device. You can also download Utilman.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 Utilman.exe

4.1 List of Utilman.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Utilman.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Utility 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 Utilman.exe file related problems

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

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

Utilman.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 74240 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	c443d5715f7d56bff2935c2b85e4db56
	SHA1	a43ef5b9b1afc9e6df6ab74474ba88add7574a84
	SHA256	5d8b1253697e7db64a26425cbcebce7706d0efdc4dfb073e4db32073b26b1835
	CRC32	1e3ac059
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename Utilman.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 70144 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	6d1bfcf8a39600f2eedccc54c3859b2a
	SHA1	4e50272690884131b7cb57809c3a65d62865f3e6
	SHA256	e45961a8602ebf4bfd718b2390ea37a823e0fe201f1873889454a838fbd29f21
	CRC32	24901ecd
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename Utilman.exe

System Windows 8

File size 67584 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	936c73d3f3057a3ec95a48e57f844806
	SHA1	c70728222ececb4cd020a25ca182e960203cf388
	SHA256	8d2d524c9d75cc61ee24a8ae5492e9176a43d2d9f4461ee76123ccfebedf8c1f
	CRC32	dc9d9a4a
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename Utilman.exe

System Windows 7

File size 1402880 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	32c5ee55eadfc071e57851e26ac98477
	SHA1	8f8d0aee344e152424143da49ce2c7badabb8f9d
	SHA256	7ca90616e68bc851f14658a366d80f21ddb7a7dd8a866049e54651158784a9ea
	CRC32	3f5a8b4d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename Utilman.exe

System Windows 7

File size 1397248 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	7b9602d3475967f149c1a2c3e2b75a79
	SHA1	1d80a6a9186228be9e0f3cd137a20338b581eba2
	SHA256	ac6a46f2ac91fbe134a394857daec29a5f0fe2c1ebfb18ad0735451a60880622
	CRC32	f28727cc
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename Utilman.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 785920 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	106a5163d2a23cc82c4c94fe7aef5841
	SHA1	d534f519f3a117eb34b002cad40cdb2c3342adcf
	SHA256	7795caf4e6590727d6b81c98400a94dd6a563da11252b9ae437ee3424e2c9a08
	CRC32	bc77da45
	Example file location	---

Filename Utilman.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 638976 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	10fb8976b556a75098868cffad6dc576
	SHA1	aedd1eb66d8286de28902a2ec4253b62c6df4173
	SHA256	3f66407b04a127d67af25e3a8f66a5cde0b55e48c201f728f42cd3d3036a3981
	CRC32	c524f772
	Example file location	---

Filename Utilman.exe

System Windows XP

File size 50176 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	0845e936c85ad45b452cbc86a316cf2a
	SHA1	0ec0192f038001c3c67d61accc620f67ce1fc8f5
	SHA256	dc5224a73c20411fef75be16f8bec8da1a2a7cc564b712a7a6580971b22ca9f2
	CRC32	61e24b68
	Example file location	---