Microsoft Windows EXE SrTasks.exe

How to Download and Fix SrTasks.exe Errors

Last Updated: 12/02/2024
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The development of Microsoft® Windows® Operating System by Microsoft prompted the latest creation of SrTasks.exe. It is also known as a Microsoft® Windows System Protection background tasks. file (file extension EXE), which is classified as a type of Win32 EXE (Executable application) file.

SrTasks.exe was initially released with Windows 8 on 08/01/2012 for the Windows 8 Operating System. The newest file release date for Windows 10 was 07/29/2015 [version 10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)]. SrTasks.exe is included in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8 versions.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting EXE file problems with SrTasks.exe, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	SrTasks.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Microsoft® Windows System Protection background tasks.
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:	0xa5d0
Code Size:	40448

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File Info	Description
File Size:	49 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 18:20:14+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:	1993:08:01 07:11:16+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	40448
Initialized Data Size:	9216
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0xa5d0
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:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Microsoft® Windows System Protection background tasks.
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	srtasks
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	srtasks.exe
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are SrTasks.exe Error Messages?

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

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

System Error

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

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing SrTasks.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 SrTasks.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 SrTasks.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 SrTasks.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 SrTasks.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 SrTasks.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 SrTasks.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free SrTasks.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 SrTasks.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 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 SrTasks.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 SrTasks.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying SrTasks.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 SrTasks.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

SrTasks.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:	50176
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	27e0b2183e142d9c6814e4f861270d22
SHA1 Checksum:	16e2efd1210aa123647e81d99ff762459d63332b
SHA256 Checksum:	8db336d87aa1e9100c9c4d5fec8b0cd88c42d1d61bf5776cbd4dcfa0ac31f49c
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	9216
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

SrTasks.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:	50688
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	169d11469a0508545c36a9174a5930f3
SHA1 Checksum:	8ded6ca2fa9269e7689cc0496edd4b6ec0e3ed59
SHA256 Checksum:	64d7810b27b5c5701f016462565c724a799d26babfa0a394000bfa6b539e61b9
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	9216
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

SrTasks.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:	50176
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	99ee17e377ee35853b19866509e33731
SHA1 Checksum:	51fbeba67ff820bd7104406faec964df08bc3c3d
SHA256 Checksum:	e8d4498a59f11a3c7b5bd0054dafbcc7973fcb97c24f7ccbcbe5f566083deb31
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	10240
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

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