winlogon.exe Troubleshoot and Download

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

winlogon.exe file Windows Logon Application. 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 winlogon.exe related errors on your device. You can also download winlogon.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, 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 Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

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Fix winlogon.exe errors

1 Information about winlogon.exe file
2 Errors related to winlogon.exe file
3 How to fix winlogon.exe related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download winlogon.exe

4.1 List of winlogon.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	winlogon.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Windows Logon Application

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 winlogon.exe file related problems

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

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

winlogon.exe

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of winlogon.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 Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 611840 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	734300a2572ce21988c36bd1b756429d
	SHA1	89b03a46ac8c2bd64100a79719cdd72fdece48a0
	SHA256	6b83ad03d3cb49db90fd1a74e61ebe7b70629a91c2bcb5cbfaccba92efb226f4
	CRC32	1ae4b858
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename winlogon.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 465408 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	e36fb29a2158b7d5dca0f4e08de75442
	SHA1	3fc004d67f43c661ec1cd48add2e56a4900adc16
	SHA256	5e736b4bb735b6a357ad1983e91e13910d5ca5d66bfd90196d6e81c7ba684dbe
	CRC32	de8fab64
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename winlogon.exe

System Windows 8

File size 411648 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	c06ba1f360cef6ab51f41b3d0d5fe92d
	SHA1	a66d3ac3b828ceee4da8b6d92db98b3dd84caf5d
	SHA256	e7671eac749919185cd979c2e3ce3046db92e23de42631404784bad998609238
	CRC32	8a8302aa
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename winlogon.exe

System Windows 7

File size 390656 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	1151b1baa6f350b1db6598e0fea7c457
	SHA1	434856b834baf163c5ea4d26434eeae775a507fb
	SHA256	b1506e0a7e826eff0f5252ef5026070c46e2235438403a9a24d73ee69c0b8a49
	CRC32	c804719e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename winlogon.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 405504 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	6d0773a3a65d28b663f334c90441d01a
	SHA1	50fbc12563e00f420f2891d7c73628b10ed229fa
	SHA256	9fd92a56ab1610460d14e4730a75e82302119d617c05384ab1a7213959948c59
	CRC32	cae53818
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename winlogon.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 314368 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	898e7c06a350d4a1a64a9ea264d55452
	SHA1	6d63303f3912633c8a9a6e2b3cb74d60220cf7a2
	SHA256	0530b49018b59d4dcd3ecbc19e95b81438208af34bc876bd07129a79896b4d7e
	CRC32	da55034d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename winlogon.exe

System Windows XP

File size 507904 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	ed0ef0a136dec83df69f04118870003e
	SHA1	f77a7cd78877527023ebfb35e83b75ef59d3df07
	SHA256	45377cb8e9f0120f836fc8261c711f7dbf7199117afb3652ebf100d5f0429b1e
	CRC32	6f1df1a0
	Example file location	---