How to Fix Wfs.exe Is Missing or Not Found on Windows 11/10?

What Is Wfs.exe

Wfs.exe is a very important component of Windows Fax and Scan. It is a built-in file in Windows PC that allows you to send and receive faxes. It can also scan documents and images and save them on your computer.

When you try to launch Windows Fax and Scan by running its executable WFS.exe, you may encounter the following error:

“Windows cannot find ‘c:\windows\system32\wfs.exe’. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.”

If wfs.exe is missing from the operating system, WFS functionality will not function properly. However, many features may be responsible for the wfs.exe missing. Some notable factors are:

• Corrupted system files
• Issues with the Windows Fax and Scan feature
• Wrong Windows update

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Now, let’s see how to fix the “wfs.exe is missing” or “wfs.exe is not found” issue.

How to Fix Wfs.exe Is Missing or Not Found

Fix 1: Check If Windows Fax and Scan Is Installed

You need to Check if the Windows Fax and Scan feature is installed or not. If it is installed, you can re-install it. If it is not installed, you need to install it.

1. Press the Windows + I keys to open Settings.

2. Go to Apps > Apps & features > Optional features.

3. Check if you can find Windows Fax and Scan. When you find it, click it to choose Uninstall.

4. After that, you can go to Control Panel to reinstall it.

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Fix 2: Copy the Wfs.exe File from Another Windows PC

You can also choose to copy the wfs.exe file from another Windows PC.

1. Insert a USB hard drive into a computer that has WFS.exe.

2. Press the Windows key + E to open File Explorer. Go to the following path:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\WFS.exe

3. Copy the file and paste it onto the flash drive.

4. Eject the flash drive and insert it into your computer. Copy the WFS.exe file from the flash drive

5. Browse to the location C:\WINDOWS\system32. Paste the WFS.exe file into it.

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Fix 3: Run SFC and DISM

Another method you can use to fix the “wfs.exe is missing” issue is the SFC utility and DISM tool:

1. Type cmd in the Search box, and then right-click Command Prompt to select Run as administrator.

2. Type sfc /scannow and press the Enter key. This process may take you much time to scan, please wait patiently.

3. If the SFC scan doesn’t work, you can try running the commands below in the elevated Command Prompt window.

• Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
• Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
• Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Once done, reboot your PC and check if the issue gets fixed.

Fix 4: Update Windows to the Latest Version

The last thing you can do is check for Windows updates. Sometimes, it can quickly solve annoying problems like this.

1. Press the Windows + I keys together to Open Settings.

2. Go to Updates & Security > Windows Update> Check for updates.

3. Then Windows will search for available updates. Just follow the on-screen instructions to finish the process.

Final Words

Here are 4 ways for you to fix the “wfs.exe is missing” issue. Try them to find your wfs.exe. I hope that this post will be helpful.