Troubleshoot wmpnscfg.exe Errors and Download File

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

wmpnscfg.exe file Windows Executable. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Windows software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of wmpnscfg.exe related errors on your device. You can also download wmpnscfg.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows Vista

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Fix wmpnscfg.exe errors

1 Information about wmpnscfg.exe file
2 Errors related to wmpnscfg.exe file
3 How to fix wmpnscfg.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 wmpnscfg.exe

4.1 List of wmpnscfg.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wmpnscfg.exe
File extension	EXE
Type	Executable Application
Description	Windows Executable

Software
Program	Windows 10
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	10

Details
File size	61952
Oldest file	2008-01-21
Latest file	2017-03-18

Most common wmpnscfg.exe file related problems

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

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

wmpnscfg.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\
Windows 8: C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\
Windows Vista: C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\

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

System Windows 10

File size 61952 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	eef0dcba9d145578b6a8d729d0c339dd
	SHA1	ea76294212f707359e7d0d17d41f45e5a44232a4
	SHA256	27eb64afc13eef747ac8b9349ebad5672b871b2c76d72ba08fd34131f9318b97
	CRC32	faf901a9
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\

Filename wmpnscfg.exe

System Windows 8

File size 58880 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	25d3a19a8930cac7ae6f7614bcb693c5
	SHA1	3b6d3631ff2181ff21aa4bb80b0bd544e61f6d67
	SHA256	4ea78c87cc5ad32e4d10b362279fd071cc8feaf56fadbf785880b6b5dff7fe3a
	CRC32	3db87853
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\

Filename wmpnscfg.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 239104 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	b6a7e7f43234bfa6a8e6cc4110cb9448
	SHA1	731df981bec67fe720ade97b861c7d8446c36cad
	SHA256	a06503f1c1a8df36ea20dd9a0de34f96be896e07e283ea5afd0dd7fb1085ba53
	CRC32	ea590078
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\