The older type of executable files .com were less than 64 KiB (1 KiB = 1,024 bytes). This is such a small size that it’s rarely used or heard of these days. It had no relocation information therefore it had only a single segment of code.

The .exe file does have relocation information which allows for the running of multiple code segments. These can be loaded anywhere on the hard disk. The .exe files, being much larger than .com files, are able to handle computer programs of a far greater size.

Unfortunately .exe files are capable of causing much more problems than their predecessors. Some of the most common computer errors you are likely to experience are usually .exe errors.

Possibly the reason .exe errors are so prevalent is because this type of file is a very popular format. It’s relatively small in size and is simple and easy to run, just by clicking on it. Programs can be installed quickly and effortlessly on your PC.

Common Causes of .EXE Errors

In your time as a computer user you may have experienced .exe errors such as ‘Cannot find the file Win32sys.exe’ or ‘IExplorer.exe has generated an error’.

If you have, then it’s likely you’ve searched on the Internet for help in dealing with the problem or to find out the cause of it. You’ll no doubt have noticed that there are many different proposed solutions for each Internet Explorer .exe error.

The difficulty in dealing with IE .exe errors is that they may not stem from your Internet Explorer browser at all. It’s possible you may have clicked on something which has written a program to your browser, this is called an add-on and is considered a virtual part of your Internet Explorer.

EXE Errors from Internet Explorer Add-Ons

If there are problems occurring with this add-on software, it will issue the same .exe error messages as you would experience if there were problems with your Internet Explorer browser.

These add-ons can be incorporated into Internet Explorer without you even having necessarily clicked on anything. It’s possible they have originated from Spyware which installed itself on your PC. Spyware can be picked up from free programs which have been downloaded from the Internet or from some websites you may have visited. Spyware can cause .exe errors and will eventually make your computer become sluggish and increase the risks of freezes or system crashes.

Another cause of .exe errors are viruses. Take for example the message ‘Cannot find the file Win32sys.exe’. This can be caused by a virus which is imitating your PCs Win32sys.exe file.

How To Fix EXE Errors

Advice on fixing .exe errors can be provided by visiting Microsoft’s technical help website. Here you will be given a step by step guide to deal with the problem. If you don’t feel confident enough to rectify these issues yourself, you can use a registry cleaner such as RegCure which will deal with the problem quickly and easily.