wlanext.exe - How to Fix? Download Now

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

wlanext.exe file Windows Wireless LAN 802.11 Extensibility Framework. 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 wlanext.exe related errors on your device. You can also download wlanext.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 wlanext.exe

4.1 List of wlanext.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wlanext.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Windows Wireless LAN 802.11 Extensibility Framework

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 wlanext.exe file related problems

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

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

wlanext.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 78336 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	542b89df6c13e521d8e87981945b1332
	SHA1	b05d5e5cd155d0fd458cf8cca79fff5113e8a581
	SHA256	e8683b22597634bc3de4608a36d2f684613276898127c0abd2bbc4a1f51ee598
	CRC32	d7de3fa3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wlanext.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 79360 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	adda72da35960a0a6d273d7fb0c6c782
	SHA1	a714401f8b57b9e00e9b991503dd03859db7eac0
	SHA256	c2395cc86e7f3a5c309069344131ec0fa8d9c578e5dfec6a5f7a33825d25c198
	CRC32	cd60021a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wlanext.exe

System Windows 8

File size 76288 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	dd27bf3cea2469fe263f1f16ab8f6033
	SHA1	7ce7005533ec832a62a4e3e5d615b9ef547cd49d
	SHA256	cfceb6c7d9637a96136e93dc64854733378efccdc4e2d95daf789bc9185579e6
	CRC32	3408936e
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wlanext.exe

System Windows 7

File size 99328 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	43fab56ae5f639ad59d7209693f4c4c2
	SHA1	7d23615f778b15791646c31688e63e7d5ebf02ff
	SHA256	c64155944da774a80d443a0e6dcc40a3405d9c69ca3ebc95ca46bfd65c7a4908
	CRC32	24e7aefb
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wlanext.exe

System Windows 7

File size 77312 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	6f44f5c0bc6b210fe5f5a1c8d899ad0a
	SHA1	0f7e3aeb8c2e37e3e282bb483e7be7395e016578
	SHA256	b2cb1477536f92ecd4f7763f95f40b12ce052dc20f33fb22e9f7c8ca00f769fc
	CRC32	47d9901a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wlanext.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 74240 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	23c3a0680042c0d1de1f360f8b62bc57
	SHA1	e74750af4f8bb771eaa4b0a86dbfc7ab411a14c7
	SHA256	258907cf0989cffa469aafa31a133bdbc8ea2c728975577dfceb837b708ff107
	CRC32	42122a46
	Example file location	---

Filename wlanext.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 96256 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	39777f8ecd0b10b51cb79ac4f562c088
	SHA1	d5ac8393d7f36527eafdf96fcbd651f84e41d2a6
	SHA256	570ff139cc701b5590490f334abefa7e63c65d04ebd0e1144a92c8304428c44b
	CRC32	0312d73b
	Example file location	---