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Fix wbengine.exe Errors

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

wbengine.exe file Microsoft® Block Level Backup Engine Service EXE. 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 wbengine.exe related errors on your device. You can also download wbengine.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

For Windows Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista
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Fix wbengine.exe errors

File info

General information
Filename wbengine.exe
File extension EXE
Description Microsoft® Block Level Backup Engine Service EXE
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.)
wbengine.exe

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

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

wbengine.exe

Error

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

OK

Problems related to wbengine.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 wbengine.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.

wbengine.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

Virus Scan

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with wbengine.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.

Windows Update

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to wbengine.exe file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "Windows Update" in the search field
  3. Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
  4. Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
  5. 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 wbengine.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

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 wbengine.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the wbengine.exe file with properly working version. To use the tool:

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "cmd" in the search field
  3. Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
  4. Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
  5. Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Windows Recovery

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the wbengine.exe file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "System Restore" in the search field
  3. Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
  4. The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
  5. After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the wbengine.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 wbengine.exe file

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of wbengine.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 Vista: C:\Windows\System32\

If the steps did not solve your wbengine.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 wbengine.exe
System Windows 10
File size 1296384 bytes
Date 2017-03-18
Download
File details
MD5 a81cd5aad873d5bfa81f1599851bf6c4
SHA1 30799141d695d56ffc3702b6e61c68dcc0f5cc82
SHA256 f9106f45f8b93a47d30ea4aa82c5908c6dcd84b041884ee6f99f2d586dbd1384
CRC32 dd68383a
Example file location C:\Windows\System32\
Filename wbengine.exe
System Windows 8.1
File size 1315328 bytes
Date 2014-11-21
Download
File details
MD5 fe7d75cca6ccff7a62c4fb07548a6580
SHA1 5462e63cb63c630371de815dee39c7f05a197896
SHA256 a0478c3a6726ee18bfffd7bb84e3a96beefc1ab2c6f68ac6542945242d09a5ac
CRC32 f53ce3d6
Example file location C:\Windows\System32\
Filename wbengine.exe
System Windows 8
File size 1350144 bytes
Date 2012-07-26
Download
File details
MD5 09ea8f80c26feaae7d34ac82a871a909
SHA1 1783e5780d080357863dc0efb75052eb32108de1
SHA256 92f040b3313f2c7866ffddf9e810d4c4b74fed2124b9c13d5143f69061a0cbe2
CRC32 5436ad8a
Example file location 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Filename wbengine.exe
System Windows 7
File size 1504256 bytes
Date 2010-11-21
Download
File details
MD5 78f4e7f5c56cb9716238eb57da4b6a75
SHA1 98b0b9db6ec5961dbb274eff433a8bc21f7e557b
SHA256 46a4e78ce5f2a4b26f4e9c3ff04a99d9b727a82ac2e390a82a1611c3f6e0c9af
CRC32 faebf6e0
Example file location C:\Windows\System32\
Filename wbengine.exe
System Windows Vista
File size 1149440 bytes
Date 2009-04-11
Download
File details
MD5 48eee289df9e4989128b2283f3eeacc6
SHA1 0e3e9df82df1d8e1764fb008b6c061f03153c51b
SHA256 5b2f26ce90b7b254381b23f6d4de7a8b4aca58af9a460d3a80f50ddf37078c92
CRC32 988e7c93
Example file location C:\Windows\System32\