How to Repair Setup.exe? Download Now

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

Setup.exe file Microsoft Setup Bootstrapper. 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 Setup.exe related errors on your device. You can also download Setup.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 10, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 8, Windows 8, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 10, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 8, Windows 8, 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 Setup.exe

4.1 List of Setup.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Setup.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Microsoft Setup Bootstrapper

Software
Program	Microsoft Setup Bootstrapper
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© 2010 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Windows, Latin1
Language cod	Neutral

Most common Setup.exe file related problems

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

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

Setup.exe

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\MSOCache\All Users\{91150000-0011-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}-C\
Windows 10: C:\MSOCache\All Users\{91150000-0011-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}-C\
Windows 10: C:\MSOCache\All Users\{91150000-0011-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}-C\
Windows 8.1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\
Windows 8: 1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\
Windows 7: ---
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Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
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Windows XP: ---
Windows 8: ---
Windows 8: ---
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 832704 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	4c89fde6418b86cea0678e1f012cef75
	SHA1	f8e9422b72b192f9cf2bf5d56269de6b4e61f4c7
	SHA256	6756bcc6e6511b4a230e2e97064bc3eea8fd65a0aeb1eb310133a00496e93817
	CRC32	b241734d
	Example file location	C:\MSOCache\All Users\{91150000-0011-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}-C\

Filename Setup.exe

System Windows 10

File size 207448 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d4bc2f20c83e79b7c5382e360754ee63
	SHA1	1d35a8cdaf0290a67c90150228bad1df6c5c74ec
	SHA256	e3dff59de40129b4b02d5153e1fffdb0dd87f119fe3b17f3bbb8e9dd550baaa2
	CRC32	c92c27e4
	Example file location	C:\MSOCache\All Users\{91150000-0011-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}-C\

Filename Setup.exe

System Windows 10

File size 239848 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	4ae22b7e605b0b64f4cf342187c88231
	SHA1	8d63d42d53a3edd017b77fa8bebf533db881bdd4
	SHA256	2c0d71a747d38ac4ed2499b07748c2a14b5d1c1fd88d50a72a4ad94c7f8bf10f
	CRC32	f6dd25ac
	Example file location	C:\MSOCache\All Users\{91150000-0011-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}-C\

Filename Setup.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 243856 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	e87979e1d6ca681e84ee40aa77b83363
	SHA1	0e13fad1837c455ff1799a77c1a5324e723ce300
	SHA256	3655f6e89de0f4d00d00e35d005bb7149f192c3f0bb900e5418f6e994e663f01
	CRC32	15ae6a97
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\

Filename Setup.exe

System Windows 8

File size 262600 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	8b7f9353c25e1a580eeb34284fd8e0a0
	SHA1	e58e22c67cfaad0a7ea670b8e7d3d71c6fc43f83
	SHA256	c11119fa5341adcd155ccaddc230133e4379231290f7192c3a7b3cfbd3b6041d
	CRC32	213ea657
	Example file location	1: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oobe\

Filename Setup.exe

System Windows 7

File size 1100664 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	4d92f518527353c0db88a70fddcfd390
	SHA1	c4baffc19e7d1f0e0ebf73bab86a491c1d152f98
	SHA256	97e6f3fc1a9163f10b6502509d55bf75ee893967fb35f318954797e8ab4d4d9c
	CRC32	14f57692
	Example file location	---

Filename Setup.exe

System Windows 7

File size 1100664 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	988166248240a383a509be7d026e3ab0
	SHA1	cb1f5e8941bff04f11f9bec60e1fa9d9e708b510
	SHA256	e89ac835ed17dbf494434fd54adfcc1d7c2a6a57e2d7ed35abff4f6f1d290524
	CRC32	4ebc6df8
	Example file location	---

Filename Setup.exe

System Windows 7

File size 266240 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	204e0114ecd8ad75a76babebb48237ae
	SHA1	6f20dd6153be613447fda6023da0ed1f6a938ec6
	SHA256	fe945465646ab9a5c7f92eaea487c9cf508b772cf0ea3185d4d126a46d8f0b77
	CRC32	977b9c89
	Example file location	---

Filename Setup.exe

System Windows 7

File size 71680 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d3c5eb399ab4522abf662eb72c23db9b
	SHA1	ef342e654624034d3a363d8ee0f62b0ba3141a95
	SHA256	3f14c822bd440fec8458fd11e950315e3d784908629b301526a57a3a623bf70c
	CRC32	ab2869fe
	Example file location	---

Filename Setup.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 439600 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	60d89e27ec97a025c4188577dcb2048b
	SHA1	71e0d108db20c2895a219f76877da5b8ac80d479
	SHA256	7feefb3e39e3e256737147c24a181744abe94df29578750939bccfd601914280
	CRC32	67b61611
	Example file location	---

Filename Setup.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 463152 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	95b8a4245a6cd37d36e56fae5a23e2b1
	SHA1	139e0223e64a2d4f7ae94e347c657bdb86dfd5ff
	SHA256	e69c4abcc4d2f130e66560fc27829b4fe62a2b1f66933790a3060bd7f4fcd878
	CRC32	317d15ef
	Example file location	---

Filename Setup.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 212536 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	66c26f356c4a12bf965bec8947aff899
	SHA1	f97593a9c20c2f6862ff54635021aba3f3a06b49
	SHA256	11691a45cbc9af2edc107aaad8701b3fe76b24976b9a1f05fb1b3329f163e8a8
	CRC32	91e093e7
	Example file location	---

Filename Setup.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 195640 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	dce82e6ed6fccf2e63e5383d40ffc4cf
	SHA1	98da2807e01ec6a50b849e7039db9f41e07788a1
	SHA256	9eeef0af2714fb92b881a3ea0449c3210b0c126b1a653d63ab9cfc3befc7532a
	CRC32	5abbab94
	Example file location	---

Filename Setup.exe

System Windows XP

File size 23040 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	759a1524c60da113b43c5a13b5fd39ac
	SHA1	8c3ffbe8e71f473801f54464763c51d81e5d8dec
	SHA256	a6af1bfbed853058c9be38bc8b5ffbc36ad22a6d2e60b083515a08fd3a27e4f9
	CRC32	a01123e5
	Example file location	---

Filename Setup.exe

System Windows 8

File size 832704 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	4c89fde6418b86cea0678e1f012cef75
	SHA1	f8e9422b72b192f9cf2bf5d56269de6b4e61f4c7
	SHA256	6756bcc6e6511b4a230e2e97064bc3eea8fd65a0aeb1eb310133a00496e93817
	CRC32	b241734d
	Example file location	---

Filename Setup.exe

System Windows 8

File size 207448 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d4bc2f20c83e79b7c5382e360754ee63
	SHA1	1d35a8cdaf0290a67c90150228bad1df6c5c74ec
	SHA256	e3dff59de40129b4b02d5153e1fffdb0dd87f119fe3b17f3bbb8e9dd550baaa2
	CRC32	c92c27e4
	Example file location	---

Filename Setup.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 71680 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d3c5eb399ab4522abf662eb72c23db9b
	SHA1	ef342e654624034d3a363d8ee0f62b0ba3141a95
	SHA256	3f14c822bd440fec8458fd11e950315e3d784908629b301526a57a3a623bf70c
	CRC32	ab2869fe
	Example file location	---