Download appwiz.cpl to Fix Errors

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

appwiz.cpl file Shell Application Manager. 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 appwiz.cpl related errors on your device. You can also download appwiz.cpl file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

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 appwiz.cpl

4.1 List of appwiz.cpl file versions

File info

General information
Filename	appwiz.cpl
File extension	CPL
Description	Shell Application Manager

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 appwiz.cpl file related problems

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

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

appwiz.cpl

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

Problems related to appwiz.cpl 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 appwiz.cpl 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 appwiz.cpl errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace appwiz.cpl 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 appwiz.cpl file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of appwiz.cpl 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: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your appwiz.cpl 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 appwiz.cpl

System Windows 10

File size 753664 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	97e8447132282221dc4246a764814609
	SHA1	9a49685119564c37041efd2d784cffcb2d9a84d1
	SHA256	130d97913dd9943f81368dc002ac9ec662d7d19cd4a8a8b650f61ce95e8364dc
	CRC32	109e8b38
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename appwiz.cpl

System Windows 8.1

File size 701440 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	155aa696af85ab333a176b04d2235161
	SHA1	37822a4d65282b926ca67a196bb8cd2fe4f34df4
	SHA256	06f8e9cb06cde22adb9cf3310cc9ba94f1188e8524bf9eb61ab62e349bc53968
	CRC32	a57f7285
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename appwiz.cpl

System Windows 8

File size 669696 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	08d1631faf39538a133d94585644d5a8
	SHA1	df4ddae189e1bfb7347521e0c4539b823bca093e
	SHA256	5bfa3945f9817d5cc58c635b2a8fc8018239c655e81a2818f8fb14d77e39fc88
	CRC32	26c7338d
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename appwiz.cpl

System Windows 7

File size 726528 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	587bb0fa7d11f81251539a630c097c8c
	SHA1	1921ecc82d264a7a3fa936412155152cfe5d9b16
	SHA256	592bb33e4995fc41c76584d677bfea95c21bc0b62879199d4759cb612da5a14f
	CRC32	3517ab1c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename appwiz.cpl

System Windows 7

File size 649216 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	8ec00cccbb3436d534fc8da85ff943bf
	SHA1	dd61b5c9920277cef7b8bdebac92f417b0a803a7
	SHA256	ec6a635d25784d6ddcf47fc78f7ef562106e7c1ddd1ed5df198abd3d3f506863
	CRC32	884b632c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename appwiz.cpl

System Windows Vista

File size 1122304 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	19df185d42aa0de80ad78c58d4a4e936
	SHA1	11260a9ef36732653022c6f58f5029b9014c04af
	SHA256	8515e70cedea1d118f38933c69b665320dbdb6bcd6faf1f93f605cbbc412357e
	CRC32	83103a81
	Example file location	---

Filename appwiz.cpl

System Windows Vista

File size 1321472 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	8565bedf9acd28a9a1ffaadc93f957c5
	SHA1	35f87496daf136c4861cd2b7588fbb7852c98a5c
	SHA256	d9d7caa02e12b08fa989917811a1f0cbcb962ca00c5e3fd80460ab3308e079d1
	CRC32	cfde1967
	Example file location	---

Filename appwiz.cpl

System Windows XP

File size 549888 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	7e43e181abdc1f304251b597da600d10
	SHA1	1576fc9eb2f4b436e3fe1e01af3ff190703d9e90
	SHA256	ce3b41c28cf53a8d9a0dbfdbbbe68f0f881514bc786d5f3d892346a61b2f8262
	CRC32	0c3a3532
	Example file location	---