Microsoft Microsoft Word 2013 BAK CMigrate.exe.bak

3 Steps to Download and Fix CMigrate.exe.bak Errors

Last Updated: 11/28/2023
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CMigrate.exe.bak, also known as a Microsoft Office Document Cache Migration file, was created by Microsoft for the development of Microsoft Office 2013. BAK files fall under under the Win32 EXE (Executable application) file type category.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for CMigrate.exe.bak was on 01/30/2013 inside Microsoft Office 2013 Professional (not specified). On 01/30/2013, version 15.0.4420.1017 was released for Microsoft Word 2013 15.

This article discusses complete file details, BAK file troubleshooting instructions for problems with CMigrate.exe.bak, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	CMigrate.exe.bak
File Extension:	BAK file extension
Description:	Microsoft Office Document Cache Migration
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft Office 2013
Developer:	Microsoft
Software:	Microsoft Word 2013
Software Version:	15

File Details
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Language Code:	Neutral
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x36c3f5
Code Size:	4583424

View Other CMigrate.exe.bak Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	4.8 MB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:29 08:42:04+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2012:09:29 17:44:24+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	10.10
Code Size:	4583424
Initialized Data Size:	476160
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x36c3f5
OS Version:	6.1
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.1
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	15.0.4420.1017
Product Version Number:	15.0.4420.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	Neutral
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Microsoft Office Document Cache Migration
File Version:	15.0.4420.1017
Internal Name:	cmigrate
Product Name:	Microsoft Office 2013
Product Version:	15.0.4420.1017
Legal Trademarks 1:	Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Legal Trademarks 2:	Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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What are CMigrate.exe.bak Error Messages?

General CMigrate.exe.bak Runtime Errors

CMigrate.exe.bak file errors often occur during the startup phase of Microsoft Word 2013, but can also occur while the program is running. These types BAK errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Microsoft Word 2013 is running. Here are some of the most common CMigrate.exe.bak runtime errors:

CMigrate.exe.bak could not be found.
CMigrate.exe.bak error.
CMigrate.exe.bak failed to load.
Error loading CMigrate.exe.bak.
Failed to register CMigrate.exe.bak / Cannot register CMigrate.exe.bak.
Runtime Error - CMigrate.exe.bak.
The file CMigrate.exe.bak is missing or corrupt.

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\vfs\ProgramFilesCommonX86\Microsoft Shared\OFFICE15\CMigrate.exe.bak

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.

Most BAK errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your CMigrate.exe.bak file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Microsoft Word 2013), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, CMigrate.exe.bak file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Microsoft Word 2013, system crash while loading or saving CMigrate.exe.bak, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix CMigrate.exe.bak Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your CMigrate.exe.bak issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the CMigrate.exe.bak error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Microsoft Word 2013 (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Microsoft Word 2013 software.

You can uninstall Microsoft Word 2013 software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for Microsoft Word 2013 15 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Microsoft Word 2013 software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Microsoft Word 2013 15

Microsoft Corporation

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many CMigrate.exe.bak error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the CMigrate.exe.bak error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your CMigrate.exe.bak File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate CMigrate.exe.bak file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free CMigrate.exe.bak files for every applicable version of Microsoft Word 2013. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download CMigrate.exe.bak Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Microsoft Word 2013 folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\vfs\ProgramFilesCommonX86\Microsoft Shared\OFFICE15\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\vfs\ProgramFilesCommonX64\Microsoft Shared\OFFICE15\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\vfs\ProgramFilesCommonX86\Microsoft Shared\OFFICE15\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\vfs\ProgramFilesCommonX64\Microsoft Shared\OFFICE15\
Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve CMigrate.exe.bak problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download CMigrate.exe.bak Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying CMigrate.exe.bak to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Microsoft Word 2013 BAK files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing CMigrate.exe.bak and all other BAK files for Microsoft Word 2013. An incorrectly installed BAK file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Microsoft Office 2013 Professional (not specified)

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

CMigrate.exe.bak

15.0.4433.0

15.0.4433.1507

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft Office 2013
Software Version:	15.0.4433.0
File Version:	15.0.4433.1507
File Size:	5064816
File Date:	01/06/2020
MD5 Checksum:	d6c3b4c569082f31ecdc70b6848e7c0c
SHA1 Checksum:	857a9511646ea989e00206aeacfff60bc0e92580
SHA256 Checksum:	c50c99b1470e33025140c83ee74e2130aa7555200ce7362869a0f1af7096cf50
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\vfs\ ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	476160
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	01/06/2020

CMigrate.exe.bak

15.0.4433.0

15.0.4433.1507

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft Office 2013
Software Version:	15.0.4433.0
File Version:	15.0.4433.1507
File Size:	6777968
File Date:	01/06/2020
MD5 Checksum:	2d4d727d90c92c97e8834cd8e1485e9e
SHA1 Checksum:	4760c8673a5f94f61550d40672b5956261fe0cca
SHA256 Checksum:	fafe8d5dbb760b813b74e8d09a6976136c3e25e20145d9cf159f55ae871c1d00
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\vfs\ ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	2580480
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	01/06/2020

Microsoft Word 2013 15

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

CMigrate.exe.bak

15.0.4420.0

15.0.4420.1017

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft Office 2013
Software Version:	15.0.4420.0
File Version:	15.0.4420.1017
File Size:	5064864
File Date:	01/29/2020
MD5 Checksum:	71be472473cf7e1f74c50ac3d41a248f
SHA1 Checksum:	acf0313e5c8e5f5e0e6f6ba120ec3c235e3e154e
SHA256 Checksum:	c288bcce53c5f2f2b73245b6b24cad215ab8ed88fd9035da8e65cf781c990be9
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\vfs\ ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	476160
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	01/29/2020

CMigrate.exe.bak

15.0.4420.0

15.0.4420.1017

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft Office 2013
Software Version:	15.0.4420.0
File Version:	15.0.4420.1017
File Size:	6779056
File Date:	01/29/2020
MD5 Checksum:	cab88a085e827c67f25df5f503b6dd73
SHA1 Checksum:	eaae357fa68ba58f4e4c503d0f2750f71b40bdf5
SHA256 Checksum:	5f9c917fb8cc83853f4c68f58a17304d37a5af1eae9138fcd220124d1643245c
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\vfs\ ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	2580992
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	01/29/2020

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