Tpmvscmgr.exe: How to Fix, Download, and Update

Last Updated: 11/28/2023
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tpmvscmgr.exe uses the EXE file extension, which is more specifically known as a TPM Virtual Smartcard Setup Utility file. It is classified as a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file, created for Microsoft® Windows® Operating System by Microsoft.

tpmvscmgr.exe was first released for Windows 8 Operating System on 08/01/2012 with Windows 8. The latest version update [v4.00 (WinBuild.160101.0800)] for Windows was 10 released on 07/29/2015. tpmvscmgr.exe is found in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, EXE file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of tpmvscmgr.exe.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	tpmvscmgr.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	TPM Virtual Smartcard Setup Utility
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:	0xdb60
Code Size:	64512

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File Info	Description
File Size:	78 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 18:18:51+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:	1972:10:27 05:09:28+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	64512
Initialized Data Size:	15872
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0xdb60
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:	TPM Virtual Smartcard Setup Utility
File Version:	4.00 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	TpmVscMgr
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	TpmVscMgr.exe
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are tpmvscmgr.exe Error Messages?

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

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

System Error

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

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

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

tpmvscmgr.exe

10.0.15063.0

4.00 (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:	4.00 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
File Size:	79872
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	6a3830cbc639aadb75c2b2208e7f7365
SHA1 Checksum:	b70fcee06e8c2d1ab1484f2be0403ee6b88a1438
SHA256 Checksum:	56e0e86a24a9f433fda364e9a2231cc8d4c18d8e40c766ac20ee6fa551e3518a
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	15872
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

tpmvscmgr.exe

6.3.9600.17415

4.00 (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:	4.00 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)
File Size:	113152
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	d2bcb3fe26b7083560da4e08790482e8
SHA1 Checksum:	2790321212699f3eaa61462a363dd53125e14425
SHA256 Checksum:	50bfbec04ddd6b0bef8368b63b59f0e212c73336f811154842c809711b0084ca
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	15872
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

tpmvscmgr.exe

6.2.9200.16384

4.00 (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:	4.00 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
File Size:	103424
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	aa0229d44df1de46d48be7d156dd3e04
SHA1 Checksum:	929a7c7b9175196021edd406940a28f9666d6e5a
SHA256 Checksum:	cf21f5f72a1900afa18e332fd7187025e746ee62afdde68f2474e29c617425d8
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	17408
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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