w32tm.exe - How to Fix? Download Now

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing w32tm.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 w32tm.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

w32tm.exe file Windows Time Service Diagnostic Tool. 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 w32tm.exe related errors on your device. You can also download w32tm.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 w32tm.exe

4.1 List of w32tm.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	w32tm.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Windows Time Service Diagnostic Tool

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common w32tm.exe file related problems

There are various types of errors related to w32tm.exe file. w32tm.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 w32tm.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

w32tm.exe is corrupted
w32tm.exe cannot be located
Runtime Error - w32tm.exe
w32tm.exe file error
w32tm.exe file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register w32tm.exe file:
w32tm.exe file could not be loaded
w32tm.exe file doesn't exist

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Application could not be started because w32tm.exe file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to w32tm.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 w32tm.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 w32tm.exe errors in just few steps?

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

w32tm.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 w32tm.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 w32tm.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 w32tm.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 w32tm.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the w32tm.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 w32tm.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 w32tm.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 w32tm.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace w32tm.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 w32tm.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of w32tm.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 w32tm.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 w32tm.exe

System Windows 10

File size 71680 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	1d979d0a4d9f661a92f82325ec003f80
	SHA1	f11118612d0066bc7d577257f265027dc51e7ea2
	SHA256	6c53fcc4636b45e62ba12ce7f05c80d26707f86ae9f7059b8b97f643260d29b2
	CRC32	895530e7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename w32tm.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 70656 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	5b0b8913f4e835b3e435010700501082
	SHA1	c7e4c070dcde21423297fc7d2c4376963abcac24
	SHA256	15e9ef8fe24a1ce0ad23911b6ea10d3e56c8586ad310da7b994958f64eac92c1
	CRC32	53cd6435
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename w32tm.exe

System Windows 8

File size 67584 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	32d6bec3de54d0cdbcbba9e623b1c9e0
	SHA1	501ed6b9578037cf69d1bf01e53547724a53c013
	SHA256	2c2f71a11ff4dbacd557d00f4e40c75a93e5fe6baa7ad2c19340939ff98ec183
	CRC32	8a4581b1
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename w32tm.exe

System Windows 7

File size 66048 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	96fe583424174cf7926250ed16c4ea01
	SHA1	94010d0266b0eff6dd43e7f5aaef59fb62b37c53
	SHA256	af8c39c78a0e3df5ec298245d54a76d183c899a7b7b556a5505a9d52b9a6667f
	CRC32	e91c2fde
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename w32tm.exe

System Windows 7

File size 81408 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	bf6cc829d6f2029c8c046d568fb32720
	SHA1	624bfb1402a3078074f6b3f747db534f300e89b4
	SHA256	9e338029b0d3be69ba7913a40e45e6841aad91a2d9d3feb8a8509e4c573b233a
	CRC32	ed7a2bfb
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename w32tm.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 65024 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	319df5c5ea876b1550fa7212d5775513
	SHA1	c059e66934e76c85287c0f687b953eb3ec7c776c
	SHA256	6e43eb2dc46ac14f576c355d4c454d1c39006d0697b01767502609fd7c6bc407
	CRC32	d15fc273
	Example file location	---

Filename w32tm.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 81920 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	5c4dcf5012b81f5891eaa158b84ea9df
	SHA1	6d0e9dbd3dabafc0a70ac6851faf2fa1660f6897
	SHA256	86a23be4460f330c3d010dd078809309883dfb3a72e0c0c177721f743fb36da8
	CRC32	e10b8a1f
	Example file location	---

Filename w32tm.exe

System Windows XP

File size 49664 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	80690918b4ce6d75b9a7272d7f112f62
	SHA1	ab647421a689ed3bc4b1eb50edf3555ff54673c8
	SHA256	df980e9926ddafb21f979f920b96e3dbf860564cf108c716d849169ebdad8cab
	CRC32	36a23c47
	Example file location	---