Top 10 Exe Errors

Literally thousands of .exe errors exist in large part to the sheer number of executable programs out there. Executables, or .exe files, are programs that perform certain operations on your computer such as install a program (setup.exe or install.exe), run programs (winword.exe, iexplore.exe), or run routines (svchost.exe).

Errors can occur when files become corrupt, damaged, or lost. They can also be the result of memory issues, compatibility problems with other programs or processes, and damage from computer viruses and spyware.

Below you’ll find a list of the top ten .exe errors out there.

1.  Win32sys.exe errors are common. If you receive an error such as “Cannot find the file ‘win32.exe’ or one of its components” you are not alone! This error occurs when there is reference to win32sys.exe in your win.ini file yet it doesn’t exist on your PC. You will also get this same .exe error if your computer has been invaded by a computer virus with the same name.

2.  Svchost.exe errors are related to the exes and services that Windows loads each time it starts up. Svchost.exe is a process that checks the registry and creates this list of items for startup. These svchost.exe errors range from access violations, memory issues, non-responsive programs, slow performance, and interference with automatic Windows updates.

3.  Run32exe.exe is another common .exe error that often shows up when opening Control Panel in either Windows XP or Windows 2000. If the run32exe.exe file goes corrupt, these errors will appear. In addition, computer viruses love to invade with names of system files including run32exe.exe.

4.  Spool32.exe errors are commonly related to printing. Printing stops for a period and a spool.32.exe error is displayed. Eventually, your print job completes but the list of installed printers goes blank. This annoying error usually resolves itself upon rebooting the computer. Another typical Spool32.exe error is related to a missing or corrupt spool32.exe file which prevents the Add Printer Wizard to find any installed ports for your printer.

5.  Spoolsv.exe errors are typically related to printing operations. You will find yourself with a spoolsv.exe error when the printer driver for your installed printer becomes corrupt or goes missing or when your systems resources are running low.

6.  Iexplore.exe is the executable responsible for launching Microsoft Internet Explorer. This file is located under: Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe. When all goes well, you can browse the internet. When all goes wrong, you’ll get an error and Internet Explorer will shut down.

7.  Explore.exe is the executable responsible for launching Windows Explorer. Explore.exe errors are common after upgrading your operating system as well as when you have incompatible programs installed, namely Clean Sweep and ZoneAlarm.

8.  Winlogon.exe errors are dramatic errors that prevent users from logging on to Windows. These winlogon.exe errors indicate a problem with your Windows installation or occasionally a problem with a recent update or restore.

9.  Msimne.exe errors are errors that occur when using Microsoft Outlook Express. These errors can be the result of read-only .DBX files or from a damaged Identities key in the Windows registry.

10. Many users migrate to Mozilla Firefox as an alternative to using the error-prone Windows Internet Explorer however firefox.exe errors can and do occur. Firefox.exe errors can occur in conjunction with memory issues, having too many tabs open, and setting various options too high.

In addition to the thousands of known .exe errors out there, many more exist as computer viruses or malware posing as legitimate executables and causing their own set of troubles.