Microsoft Windows EXE hwrreg.exe

How to Download and Fix Hwrreg.exe Errors

Last Updated: 11/29/2023
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hwrreg.exe uses the EXE file extension, which is more specifically known as a Microsoft Custom Dictionary Registration Tool file. It is classified as a Win32 EXE (Dynamic link library) file, created for Microsoft® Windows® Operating System by Microsoft.

The release of hwrreg.exe introduced for Windows was on 07/22/2009 in Windows 7. The latest version update [v10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)] for Windows was 10 released on 07/29/2015. hwrreg.exe is bundled with the software package in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.

Please see below for more detailed information, EXE file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of hwrreg.exe.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	hwrreg.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Microsoft Custom Dictionary Registration Tool
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x3d70
Code Size:	13312

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File Info	Description
File Size:	176 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 20:25:45+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:54+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Warning:	Possibly corrupt Version resource
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2057:01:29 16:29:17+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	13312
Initialized Data Size:	167424
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x3d70
OS Version:	10.0
Image Version:	10.0
Subsystem Version:	10.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
Product Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Microsoft Custom Dictionary Registration Tool
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	HWRReg.exe
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	HWRReg.exe
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are hwrreg.exe Error Messages?

hwrreg.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Windows errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when hwrreg.exe is attempted to be loaded either when Windows is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using Windows.

In most cases, hwrreg.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these hwrreg.exe error messages mean that Windows was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Windows will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common hwrreg.exe errors include:

hwrreg.exe - Bad Image.
hwrreg.exe Application Error.
hwrreg.exe could not be found.
hwrreg.exe could not be installed.
hwrreg.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
hwrreg.exe could not be started.
hwrreg.exe failed to initialize properly.
hwrreg.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
hwrreg.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
hwrreg.exe is not running.
Cannot find hwrreg.exe.
Error starting program: hwrreg.exe.
Faulting Application Path: hwrreg.exe.
The file hwrreg.exe is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - hwrreg.exe.

System Error

The program can’t start because hwrreg.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the hwrreg.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting hwrreg.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Microsoft Corporation, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of hwrreg.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix hwrreg.exe Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your hwrreg.exe issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the hwrreg.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing hwrreg.exe file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt hwrreg.exe files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
In the box, click "YES".
You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
SFC will begin scanning for hwrreg.exe issues and any other system file problems.
Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

sfc /scannow

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many hwrreg.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the hwrreg.exe error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your hwrreg.exe File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate hwrreg.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free hwrreg.exe files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download hwrreg.exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\

Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve hwrreg.exe problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download hwrreg.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying hwrreg.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows EXE files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing hwrreg.exe and all other EXE files for Windows. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

hwrreg.exe

10.0.15063.0

10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	10.0.15063.0
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
File Size:	180736
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	29cdc6432bea4831cea06369bbe145f1
SHA1 Checksum:	d4f96a46b3e9f44619457ad6a75e7007a47a023e
SHA256 Checksum:	03ff82b90839c3436fd0fe552cf9abbcdb56120f7ee0fa0010e35317e6f1108b
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	167424
Linker Version:	14.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	10.0
File Modification Date/Time:	03/18/2017

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

hwrreg.exe

6.3.9600.17415

6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.3.9600.17415
File Version:	6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)
File Size:	180736
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	bc2cf7b3b6ce903e56b0b6702fe8460a
SHA1 Checksum:	8a9b88fbe7f794b53c9b5152ce5a4c154de70046
SHA256 Checksum:	5c176553138eb975f2991aa81dac4e41aa403e3b50b5f572ed7cd5d9db0e8b48
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	167424
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

hwrreg.exe

6.2.9200.16384

6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.2.9200.16384
File Version:	6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
File Size:	181760
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	df86ac277b6cd49871c0778f901a71d9
SHA1 Checksum:	24181e431954c0531549039974e66dd41f8d6a5f
SHA256 Checksum:	33358d348adf5cca2821db75fd5a4853e9411b5dd99f64c88edc70d05a0b19ed
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	168960
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

hwrreg.exe

6.1.7600.16385

6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.1.7600.16385
File Version:	6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
File Size:	184320
File Date:	07/14/2009
MD5 Checksum:	f54ae8cb87daecba014fad6a638ac327
SHA1 Checksum:	f06c37cfd22ebdf70aa32a19a4a193cd0b875c66
SHA256 Checksum:	032425e74c3b48f9b8aea8395609fc0e4c50dfe5a54c5a7bf023c28a744e4613
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	166912
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	07/14/2009

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