Troubleshoot runas.exe Errors and Download File

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

runas.exe file Run As 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 runas.exe related errors on your device. You can also download runas.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 runas.exe

4.1 List of runas.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	runas.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Run As 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 runas.exe file related problems

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

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

runas.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 17920 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	5362d93049c11fdd95e5d22957873952
	SHA1	c8cbbf2b81faf32e71531a2473d4a137e28057cf
	SHA256	3d72e3b97083514048a77efef94413a53a6ccbb05dae7d4e78c744c95586b1d2
	CRC32	3653318c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename runas.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 17920 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	d3193fdf69267413cad00712891c3d6e
	SHA1	b8ad4d56fe58bbad5e5dfffd44e8c9f259959680
	SHA256	d935670b38c64de5076c5530fcba6599922519629c9e647369d5b8d848434a7d
	CRC32	04533e94
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename runas.exe

System Windows 8

File size 16896 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	53faf6b8e26a10d82c01b429a4074ca4
	SHA1	b3ac5d6019858c3bd186b8578022a57ab1bf8d78
	SHA256	2bde4e02062161366f6d49b0bbcfefde2a7c49b947421c2611392cf698bb71b2
	CRC32	eb206893
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename runas.exe

System Windows 7

File size 20480 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	1f8a426790dccc5f00efd39da6dc9fc1
	SHA1	2cb9e2fd168b45fe4a4a6b3e1833f53bd9fa6efe
	SHA256	9322fc030e4e63e9b9fde9f6fa30f90a04dc52b65c9be5cfaf7d26cd26cdc517
	CRC32	1c58015c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename runas.exe

System Windows 7

File size 17408 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	56b5d6bc06cdb731abed4711ca0a66d9
	SHA1	8b6fda5c8f37381c78f8c362f2359eeac380b3d8
	SHA256	c626626554cab357086defacab2f15497cee3adc715518469ec38ecadf81ff14
	CRC32	f89eace3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename runas.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 16896 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	85281ca03b31af89e782d78a34dd70aa
	SHA1	c4a4e1966d013ffa9a9f04b3bc6a49c29c5fb47f
	SHA256	fe1e62b4e754d0075751ac2c48dee8e815e9447bde15568df63931fb9bc2c82d
	CRC32	2b3f9bb4
	Example file location	---

Filename runas.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 19456 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	8f0d8e5cd7ab1e8bc5c9ada49c7fd3c7
	SHA1	d458ff21e71ba753224c0245d094de9fff2bdda2
	SHA256	d7ac5b92de4cf25feebfb5790b9dda628b94d043f444974f02ee4f11ac6a6800
	CRC32	8662524b
	Example file location	---

Filename runas.exe

System Windows XP

File size 16384 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	d69290339a5bd2aaf674ea6abf670f6d
	SHA1	1c7072b055ff62c24968aeb762635e06d87b1d2b
	SHA256	b85d1037816eec3172f0937fe762cff4c4a4279ba69df986e677a47a256d72e5
	CRC32	a2dab698
	Example file location	---