where.exe Informations - Download and Fix

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

where.exe file Where - Lists location of files. 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 where.exe related errors on your device. You can also download where.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 where.exe

4.1 List of where.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	where.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Where - Lists location of files

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 where.exe file related problems

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

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

where.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 33792 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	dd9443d49331a3fb0b423e68ad3332ea
	SHA1	f6ff560bb91167175cf9e09da99c9f118d50a13e
	SHA256	a81b64978d6a4d108960e14bea889849171ed33187d8c33e81a764ce8135a2f7
	CRC32	16652f88
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename where.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 33792 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	6990615c65e7465d37cc488f4f80334e
	SHA1	39782671dc173c8713f07fe4c10470c4b9f87e65
	SHA256	9323d73e1129eebda48815d13b944098bf4fba87713a086c49dd53bf2ed70103
	CRC32	2c4217d9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename where.exe

System Windows 8

File size 35840 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	be6661bea04839568b5eab0ebf69c233
	SHA1	52244d2dd9cedcf706c4807a959634ea75565379
	SHA256	ef53a1ac045fe88a9dcef6cbbc001623fe30b53921f4f15ca77bc8518f1e4b8f
	CRC32	a95c9c84
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename where.exe

System Windows 7

File size 43008 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	8a03bc988d8f0b24f309574271a054bf
	SHA1	2d63d9ce527da2a0aaa0b9fa77d71e3af9674a9a
	SHA256	ae240f4f289ff89d5a9a659bfc856339268f9e52275cd46a6176616d553bddee
	CRC32	39a89442
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename where.exe

System Windows 7

File size 35328 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	f5c2ae9df21186ee1a6eff568985bbac
	SHA1	a5378a85d83853277e494502c9959ad0f3a82b9a
	SHA256	d6a95b3d5f70c8df4e37122051b90dd3df903b7db1146e849b790dbd6acec942
	CRC32	f9b6868d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename where.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 43520 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	1a396fc54de1894887d24f033c851f26
	SHA1	9305f41a2383e8692c3fcaa14e7dee1f3ed11104
	SHA256	4b38215614517144baa1bcb61475dc2db4dec3489557c45b193a470d3a24fac4
	CRC32	97cffdee
	Example file location	---

Filename where.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 36352 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	ffbc7e9cec52dc81712295c95267840b
	SHA1	b95697a366689e482c2914fb7ccf2e79a75886df
	SHA256	55c7caa9a0d1bfb9baa665ed6be59302ecb35bd518cdd0336fd4815d5d1553cc
	CRC32	6132132c
	Example file location	---