How to Download and Fix waitfor.exe?

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

waitfor.exe file waitfor - wait/send a signal over a network. 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 waitfor.exe related errors on your device. You can also download waitfor.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 waitfor.exe

4.1 List of waitfor.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	waitfor.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	waitfor - wait/send a signal over a network

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 waitfor.exe file related problems

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

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

waitfor.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 32256 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	c19ace40d304ac415b97600fc85c152a
	SHA1	a823cee647c8e5ef10410b10c7ad6b4be341c675
	SHA256	b038becfec81bb90752a28d1258603a133299292b4dfa8e9e782d55213e7b53f
	CRC32	6b4cf3bd
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename waitfor.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 32256 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	11be0596cb51340d3b4b4f152edcd6be
	SHA1	7c566a09d290e82943d004b91843e0e4f5729f51
	SHA256	09cc91b6997d3c2432aa73d0d021856b8603304dae9b315e10289ccf941b5a21
	CRC32	cd018cbf
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename waitfor.exe

System Windows 8

File size 35328 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	4ae3a7107349ee434ae1547fbabe3c0e
	SHA1	30f8ed24a69b3e971469904c9c9c9e0f576cd57f
	SHA256	83f7d4aecfec81270630b912278d3e53df57331f13a53bebe41421bf8fe59cca
	CRC32	efe65c13
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename waitfor.exe

System Windows 7

File size 44544 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	90e50f3983ad17bb3ba785d584e25ba0
	SHA1	88a0f6edf47623c03957438513f78bd3b62d9700
	SHA256	1b940057a9fe62e488fc6c5d3a704a71f931e783b476e17b8002bcda64d501d3
	CRC32	c85b2624
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename waitfor.exe

System Windows 7

File size 34304 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c8f9103e3e91dd788224da15906acd46
	SHA1	0b49f9fc45d74e4fcb3ef6ea94553180c0159622
	SHA256	cf7e986948713413287bec5307cfcaac3e34a53ae492ebd4e110502977bf6fc6
	CRC32	607f00cc
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename waitfor.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 34816 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	56ae4fc24d940edf1f9466e710cf3330
	SHA1	7e03ad979de4b734938f854e3180cb49d76cea8d
	SHA256	0deb4ff497d0610eb13a431842ab1bf0bcc7306cf12a1be97911e2241a503073
	CRC32	fdf26791
	Example file location	---

Filename waitfor.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 45056 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	f1b5de229b4d7c8e2235bb57131b20df
	SHA1	4c766353a5ede688d17a3d16c9843ab3428d04fe
	SHA256	a6fda3de777aafa771eb51324e4349963e95495ee3c369186026abbfb9cffaee
	CRC32	0da8e235
	Example file location	---