Troubleshoot wecutil.exe Errors and Download File

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

wecutil.exe file Event Collector Command Line Utility. 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 wecutil.exe related errors on your device. You can also download wecutil.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 wecutil.exe

4.1 List of wecutil.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wecutil.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Event Collector Command Line Utility

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 wecutil.exe file related problems

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

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

wecutil.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 79360 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	6ede719298cf56d2ad8b863540c38bed
	SHA1	361774bae901b59df20efce8fbd94e229a7465ed
	SHA256	f2d52373064be867f8f5087ada6f58c8c86bfdb342813fcc9d78fa32b18e7b62
	CRC32	55670782
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wecutil.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 80384 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	63c9c88d3031ce8800012c600199c780
	SHA1	e28e1eb507f4b1bb342a6315d40485072c297648
	SHA256	a7488e0bbf2c837ad00cf1862a4097d640c5086628058d62a1f745749ac13057
	CRC32	4ff2dcd1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wecutil.exe

System Windows 8

File size 79360 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	dae7397690db88543f810c6ef1e95718
	SHA1	592b3955e13dc83bea40ff34d8542ca8c444a9a0
	SHA256	c2041fd22c1de34db4806d906d0396e08cdf54fcb694e88890b44b5675044621
	CRC32	32924178
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wecutil.exe

System Windows 7

File size 113152 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	27cd1c71bc8c95caef001f30be7735a8
	SHA1	2bf63131c579d7f51f29c4905d420b114ec13359
	SHA256	91986175d90438388844bfdf89e8d9e6d9e0ef37c15c1fc2d4957d10da98bd2f
	CRC32	69185a50
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wecutil.exe

System Windows 7

File size 80384 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	46d81b03b46c0849941beccb54fb3138
	SHA1	97b023b17e2db048735ea9db14deaa26246c0c11
	SHA256	225fed3ac701d1a70bc6f255b8e04945a6f5bb4520bc567fc8840d49e0e40078
	CRC32	a0eb0528
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wecutil.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 163328 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	3791de24b68941cadd7dfa4cb54bcaf6
	SHA1	ba888edc8647dfd9aa95fa9b57bc05560f8ec3d1
	SHA256	7f3a011075350b1a0d245e99dafef29e51b9fc14f61ea2a0fd36227da7db1629
	CRC32	5dd58d3a
	Example file location	---

Filename wecutil.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 202752 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	3a0db6c3a6235832020a81dbc24e62e3
	SHA1	5b54190adcc70d45feed8c4a930103064fa6a9b9
	SHA256	78b9b1afa81c8dcaeb8ebc74c54163c0b5437f44278b925debca69833a45196f
	CRC32	db3c324e
	Example file location	---