Share this article

This article is translated in

Improve this guide

Sxstrace.exe: What is it & How to Fix its Errors

Scan & update your PC to help it locate files in sxstrace.exe faster.

3 min. read

Updated onJuly 4, 2024

updated onJuly 4, 2024

Share this article

This article is translated in

Improve this guide

Read our disclosure page to find out how can you help Windows Report sustain the editorial teamRead more

Key notes

Resolve multiple Windows PC issues and speed up your PC effortlessly with specialized software.

Windows users sometimes find it difficult to launch a program and in such a case may get an error message demanding the use of thecommand-line sxstrace.exe toolfor more details.

The sxstrace.exe was first introduced for Windows in November 2006 by Microsoft and since then, it has been an integral part of Windows.

What is sxstrace exe?

The sxstrace.exe is an executable application file in Windows. Generally, these kinds of files contain a number of instructions that are executed by your computer when a file is opened.

How can I fix sxstrace.exe issues on my computer?

If you have been searching for a way to solve issues related to this Executable File, read along as we highlight easy processes for fixing it.

1. Update Windows to fix the sxstrace.exe error

2. Run the System file checker to fix the sxstrace.exe error

3. Run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter

4. Register sxstrace.exe using CMD

Windows might not be able to find the file on your computer because it is missing. That is why you can fix the sxstrace.exe error by manually registering the file using Command Prompt.

OpenRunby pressingWindowskey +R.

2.Typecmdthen hitEnter.

A permission dialogue box will be displayed, selectYes.

4.Type this command:regsvr32 /u sxstrace.exe

PressEnterto execute the command.

6.Next, input the command below:regsvr32 /i sxstrace.exe

Hit theEnterkey to execute this command.
Restart the computer and retry the program you were trying to run.

5. Reinstall Windows to fix the sxstrace.exe error

Any combination of the methods highlighted so far should be able to help you fix issues with your sxstrace.exe tool in Windows 11.

If the problem persists, you may want to reinstall the program that is prompting the issue.

Should the program require the use of peripheral hardware such as a gamepad or mouse, try updating the driver of the device. You can check out our guide onhow to use Device Managerto do just that with ease.

For users whose application fails to start, we have an article specially written onfixing side by side configuration issues.

Let’s know your experience in the comments box. We also welcome personal views in case you were able to fix this error using a completely different method.

Sxstrace.exe: What is it & How to Fix its Errors#

What is sxstrace exe?#

How can I fix sxstrace.exe issues on my computer?#

1. Update Windows to fix the sxstrace.exe error#

2. Run the System file checker to fix the sxstrace.exe error#

3. Run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter#

4. Register sxstrace.exe using CMD#

5. Reinstall Windows to fix the sxstrace.exe error#