Microsoft Windows EXE NAPSTAT.EXE

How to Download NAPSTAT.EXE and Fix EXE Error Messages

Last Updated: 12/14/2024
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NAPSTAT.EXE, also known as a Network Access Protection Client UI file, was created by Microsoft for the development of Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. EXE files fall under under the Win32 EXE (Executable application) file type category.

NAPSTAT.EXE was first developed on 11/08/2006 in the Windows Vista Operating System for Windows Vista. The most recent release for Windows 8.1 launched on 10/18/2013 [version 6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500) release]. NAPSTAT.EXE is packaged with Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple EXE file troubleshooting, and list of free NAPSTAT.EXE downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	NAPSTAT.EXE
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Network Access Protection Client UI
Object File Type:	Executable application
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:	0x18510
Code Size:	109056

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File Info	Description
File Size:	267 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2014:11:21 06:53:01+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:04:28+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2014:10:29 01:45:58+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	11.0
Code Size:	109056
Initialized Data Size:	165376
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x18510
OS Version:	6.3
Image Version:	6.3
Subsystem Version:	6.3
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	6.3.9600.17415
Product Version Number:	6.3.9600.17415
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Network Access Protection Client UI
File Version:	6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)
Internal Name:	napstat.exe
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	napstat.exe
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	6.3.9600.17415

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What are NAPSTAT.EXE Error Messages?

NAPSTAT.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 NAPSTAT.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, NAPSTAT.EXE runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these NAPSTAT.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 NAPSTAT.EXE errors include:

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

System Error

The program can’t start because NAPSTAT.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 NAPSTAT.EXE error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting NAPSTAT.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 NAPSTAT.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 NAPSTAT.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 NAPSTAT.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 NAPSTAT.EXE error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing NAPSTAT.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 NAPSTAT.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 NAPSTAT.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 NAPSTAT.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 NAPSTAT.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 NAPSTAT.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 NAPSTAT.EXE file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free NAPSTAT.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 NAPSTAT.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 XP: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\
Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
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Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: 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 8.1.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve NAPSTAT.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 NAPSTAT.EXE Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying NAPSTAT.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 NAPSTAT.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 XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

NAPSTAT.EXE

5.1.2600.5512

5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-0852)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	5.1.2600.5512
File Version:	5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-0852)
File Size:	176640
File Date:	04/14/2008
MD5 Checksum:	3af52290b3c5f21e25f1c582a60cebf2
SHA1 Checksum:	2205801569894f4174635f53790dbe57682905fa
SHA256 Checksum:	beee9269f3c108f558ce70d70695a13de9b38a9a953b2e2cd44314e227ed08ef
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\ C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	5.1
Initialized Data Size:	75264
Linker Version:	7.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	04/14/2008

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

NAPSTAT.EXE

6.0.6001.18000

6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.0.6001.18000
File Version:	6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840)
File Size:	306176
File Date:	01/21/2008
MD5 Checksum:	9def6f08831d43d34c13c79fc43bd586
SHA1 Checksum:	3352baedaf7a604dcbca08a90038e4f8993f46d9
SHA256 Checksum:	f08088e54e28e956ee48334c61740acecfb4001a0eb588296c7e951076d8292b
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	160768
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/21/2008

NAPSTAT.EXE

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	267264
MD5 Checksum:	0bbded59a4b928fe54bd76ec667a8159
SHA1 Checksum:	6d8d14138c952c77882f1bf62e5a76c75d00ad45
SHA256 Checksum:	2f5f310ade104c163888313fc8df074317f08c1f8ab163a296ba18078700b0c2
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

NAPSTAT.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:	273408
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	27e1a2af3c22b021c3fb8fe1ff29e424
SHA1 Checksum:	d0a8b494acee32e22255c5b35989d72112a4802d
SHA256 Checksum:	7082e3882487e1c2221a9dab6dc3c9cc25754bd424d49d1e5b422672632e96dd
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	165376
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

NAPSTAT.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:	270336
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	b3a3bd5c4ff893639c8b682ffe6fda1f
SHA1 Checksum:	e574e66c91767a1eddf1a36340afbcad9328d13e
SHA256 Checksum:	264ca96e5a121b2e91d6c0eb3cba5496ec5a21984541bd2ec0bb8892391b110a
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	164352
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

NAPSTAT.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:	329728
File Date:	07/14/2009
MD5 Checksum:	6dec9eb34212e1cbc56e75a97a45506f
SHA1 Checksum:	c3412a5c1adcf0eaed6a9136d7c4bf26f94a1600
SHA256 Checksum:	d2546df7fe07cb566aa22a0b3573e2c452267d80591e6d5cbe7ad51020044ab2
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	200704
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	07/14/2009

NAPSTAT.EXE

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	279552
MD5 Checksum:	4af92e1821d96e4178732fc04d8fd69c
SHA1 Checksum:	ed607fa982ca03b64a6966b23c2cd81c2469ba25
SHA256 Checksum:	d040154d9b9f0ba55212ef52512d491169c9da93027f80eb620aeeda95969da0
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

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