Download replace.exe to Fix Errors

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

replace.exe file Replace File Utility. 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 replace.exe related errors on your device. You can also download replace.exe 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 replace.exe

4.1 List of replace.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	replace.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Replace File Utility

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 replace.exe file related problems

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

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

replace.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 19456 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	104b57dd6a26e3e65ffd0822dc605918
	SHA1	e26d4c56536ac72b0b7666eb4bdbd16abb182b74
	SHA256	d191d59c02c3c4f9fadfab8c97108ab087e82386ea669ebc6f7ff9fc697c8a24
	CRC32	2d1b0ed6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename replace.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 18432 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	8b5ca542e14f9fee131df387077b0837
	SHA1	d8216d652b46836d62c98ea53c6c6409a1d3d3f0
	SHA256	29d86a492b627f71ffa7e2b7eeea2687a217acb3290783f53cd214848c538347
	CRC32	d8a356d7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename replace.exe

System Windows 8

File size 17920 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	25676ad05de32d9627a78508fb683a5b
	SHA1	26b506de2936dfd94ce181a3d8f6bf3eb4eddd6f
	SHA256	e1fb0763e6507d553d40a54dc93b649447c733edafa1ae70318688600d87925f
	CRC32	fc79347f
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename replace.exe

System Windows 7

File size 19968 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	25a9d9668dfa8fd612b0dce87869d248
	SHA1	90a07dd3401bf9c214aac89cbbe9cb9cbd90286d
	SHA256	b5fbc7176d93b310e2f4eb67833f0ffb0e33465df08c9b3ef1c76269b6877341
	CRC32	65176e21
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename replace.exe

System Windows 7

File size 16896 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	3913e98fd8cf3919f3810d60df156ad9
	SHA1	bb3b365767e87d434db79dc7bcdc2bfd6e364dad
	SHA256	e0d40108780ae1ba97254aa7e2ebb8d69a404fc6a2ac2c322e5c9de7399ba051
	CRC32	302adf29
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename replace.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 16896 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	087ca00c620cfefabef53c38347c53a4
	SHA1	3118b6a805613281b707912aec79eec3bb52d4bd
	SHA256	bfe97ea3a58ccbf6453a655bedbda1de85020b6b91713cc6fc9ab24cb9f2d7bb
	CRC32	dcf3b795
	Example file location	---

Filename replace.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 19968 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	4e905220903d8e374927bcc31cb5c268
	SHA1	9e7f156bb4e583df805eea4a0566a9088cf3d1a7
	SHA256	12beafc19f1bc47f7cdda9190ad651ea02b84b0b2b5b2600853c03e354b9e292
	CRC32	2f43f37b
	Example file location	---

Filename replace.exe

System Windows XP

File size 12800 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	cb7001845011f4e4de909136a59bb48c
	SHA1	7219a1fe23124f3869b3a2d34f0d4d7ab8170df2
	SHA256	2efccf7cac3e3cdeb567e07aa98aff16adbf09f2c600e507a5d1dec4cc7a11ea
	CRC32	e4e3bd56
	Example file location	---