This post fromMiniTooltells you how to get rid of the issue.
What Is Wfs.exe
Wfs.exe is a very important component ofWindows Fax and Scan.
It is a built-in file in Windows PC that allows you to send and receive faxes.
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It can also scan documents and images and save them on your setup.
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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:
This post tells you how to fix the another computer is using the printer.
the following status is the usage status of that computer issue in five easy ways.
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Now, lets see how to fix the wfs.exe is missing or wfs.exe is not found issue.
If it is installed, you’re able to re-install it.
If it is not installed, you gotta install it.

Press theWindows+Ikeys to openSettings.
Go toApps > Apps & features > Optional features.
- see if you could findWindows Fax and Scan.
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When you find it, click it to chooseUninstall.
After that, it’s possible for you to go to Control Panel to reinstall it.
Optional features are features that you’ve got the option to add more features on the PC.
This post tells you how to fix Optional features not installing on Windows 11.
Insert a USB hard drive into a computer that hasWFS.exe.
Press theWindows key + Eto openFile Explorer.
Go to the following path:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\WFS.exe
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Copy the file and paste it onto the flash drive.
Eject the flash drive and insert it into your box.
Copy the WFS.exe file from the flash drive
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Browse to the locationC:\WINDOWS\system32.
Paste the WFS.exe file into it.
Typecmdin theSearchbox, and then right-clickCommand Promptto selectRun as administrator.
Typesfc /scannowand press theEnterkey.
This process may take you much time to scan, yo wait patiently.
Once done, reboot your PC and test whether the issue gets fixed.
Sometimes, it can quickly solve annoying problems like this.
Press theWindows + Ikeys together to OpenSettings.
Go toUpdates & Security>Windows Update>Check for updates.
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.