winrs.exe - How to Fix? Download Now

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

winrs.exe file winrs. 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 winrs.exe related errors on your device. You can also download winrs.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 winrs.exe

4.1 List of winrs.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	winrs.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	winrs

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 winrs.exe file related problems

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

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

winrs.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 41472 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	3066f2d5003d638bbb0773d4f6804db6
	SHA1	c741055a037a1038e48d610891d4fa6ebd4f35b2
	SHA256	6c869012bfc73bfde72c5f97ff17ec444a3d783955f33d975335217092648c0a
	CRC32	b95904c5
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename winrs.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 41472 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	3c2d4f48d0401b68f3d52e112d43bb2b
	SHA1	1de5636f4ca1602a49f1eb45e2c677101436434e
	SHA256	00696555cbf6db83af785f8acb2270b9411cfc75e7f6d3ece0ec1ae146ad5acf
	CRC32	8d7be338
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename winrs.exe

System Windows 8

File size 41984 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	2fc4a358f0b100b211f6adc0e0caf670
	SHA1	e0cdaa2af33792db40aa6b57d3d157ced4812c16
	SHA256	f8cc9ac3c14ff8145b27dcf648329dc6b3bd41f0226fb014cdd395bb73bfd2ff
	CRC32	5a6f8324
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename winrs.exe

System Windows 7

File size 51200 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	0c3a5a13d931a096258098a2d622bcdc
	SHA1	7df735578e0a27ebd58bb800ba65bb139e4a9000
	SHA256	a0d532a6588b7501bd117fb1e3a8299b0c29b506c728a5dcedb86f236eb0cd3f
	CRC32	35624e32
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename winrs.exe

System Windows 7

File size 39936 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	36d3707084624dd5b391495bb3f133af
	SHA1	b1a311c61f720b2cc7ff8cb5384d3ee49e924f90
	SHA256	34f5d0e67f03f083dc89ebdc629915cf7626df30bb5ad81b735a49852cb86338
	CRC32	b26c4160
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename winrs.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 33792 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	24ab1404a479afeec112079d9af12a0d
	SHA1	09ea6e8e5ea7bb61bf9b9a832fa7fd4686d075bc
	SHA256	24ab67a18a2549fb360d6692269b259a72bcd12ed35ddbdc242bed6636988eca
	CRC32	b5164f0f
	Example file location	---

Filename winrs.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 42496 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	c47860ccbc30cb13c795a29530c48b34
	SHA1	179886b464ffecf5dc26a72c348181844cb4c670
	SHA256	f30145c198115da88ea4c48ef323d2b48380e849ac27f1a91c57441ac146045c
	CRC32	ab68f77f
	Example file location	---