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

scrnsave.scr file Blank Screen Saver. 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 scrnsave.scr related errors on your device. You can also download scrnsave.scr 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

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Fix scrnsave.scr errors

1 Information about scrnsave.scr file
2 Errors related to scrnsave.scr file
3 How to fix scrnsave.scr related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download scrnsave.scr

4.1 List of scrnsave.scr file versions

File info

General information
Filename	scrnsave.scr
File extension	SCR
Description	Blank Screen Saver

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 scrnsave.scr file related problems

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

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

scrnsave.scr

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

Problems related to scrnsave.scr 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 scrnsave.scr 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 scrnsave.scr errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace scrnsave.scr 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 scrnsave.scr file.

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

System Windows 10

File size 29184 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	2eee816f462c2cb8146751d6af1e1874
	SHA1	b872ea5f934fe50fef986975c3f3e7d4e763b280
	SHA256	ff5dcc954dcdf71b79614f129500ae3f8a4fe7f33beab69ae824c2e285e8f02f
	CRC32	8fe91bf1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename scrnsave.scr

System Windows 8.1

File size 10240 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	b94e06084e025d188ab044a3f1d80f70
	SHA1	8cad56844bcd9f7646fe14356e514740cd9b45b5
	SHA256	c086be15892c669451af8a65861269ae624d4f1c4710128bbb5b92250b68962a
	CRC32	bd935cb3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename scrnsave.scr

System Windows 8

File size 10752 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	e25b1572627338cd7942f7c19c7453e7
	SHA1	749762a69187b92907a39706fe152871858ac12f
	SHA256	57ea86320b3a28288821283dbfdbe2934659684dbad6461269ddad2090ab9afd
	CRC32	ec34dd6b
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename scrnsave.scr

System Windows 7

File size 10240 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	b83f08ce1bdd80c69e7bdaffc4c070c9
	SHA1	6c5b910446bd22f95f244252ca174087635e3092
	SHA256	461020a3e1fe46bc5c85c1120e1c9eaa7803f642c9f5635321df16666dd05690
	CRC32	a0587e38
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename scrnsave.scr

System Windows 7

File size 11264 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	c93ea66ddc7c9bbc1d8d96505644bb6a
	SHA1	f386c320c0b3c1a134eefc59dbb9d18790e0fc95
	SHA256	b8f61d962c6c746c5c4300f33a273e598cba70f7345af48d08b92ab0d3b97496
	CRC32	d952898a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename scrnsave.scr

System Windows Vista

File size 10240 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	0b883a187017547784420e0a855604d9
	SHA1	868047c8b7dde8959dce9931c10e18b5a6ae2927
	SHA256	b738381833529c05fdc2c4a0fb1efedd4ebf7de0c2f146aefb85dce80b85c5e1
	CRC32	12c74fe6
	Example file location	---

Filename scrnsave.scr

System Windows Vista

File size 11264 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	76e48baafd58e57808bb84824b2c6499
	SHA1	ea9b06ab667c137b029bb8daabf3fd95e252f50d
	SHA256	98727fbb8db523e9e81768de59d3c6066ebbe1fb3cb3fb125274a25763e12e3a
	CRC32	6fb056ce
	Example file location	---

Filename scrnsave.scr

System Windows XP

File size 9216 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	7ba27a296ee84861bfe97b96874ccaa6
	SHA1	edfa6c33d2fea79a04bd8a2b663c042cf0cf9d51
	SHA256	2d5095fb3151c4a5beaa6e9d3bdbd2f1be7ef076d2212b960102c97204ad9110
	CRC32	8843288f
	Example file location	---