Microsoft Microsoft Word 2013 BAK DW20.EXE.bak

Repair DW20.EXE.bak Issues (How to Download and Fix)

Last Updated: 11/28/2023
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DW20.EXE.bak, also known as a Microsoft Application Error Reporting file, was created by Microsoft for the development of Microsoft Application Error Reporting. BAK files fall under under the Win32 EXE (Executable application) file type category.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for DW20.EXE.bak was on 01/30/2013 inside Microsoft Office 2013 Professional (not specified). The newest file release date for Microsoft Word 2013 15 was 01/30/2013 [version 15.0.4420.1017].

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple BAK file troubleshooting, and list of free DW20.EXE.bak downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	DW20.EXE.bak
File Extension:	BAK file extension
Description:	Microsoft Application Error Reporting
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 Application Error Reporting
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:	0x5c463
Code Size:	484864

View Other DW20.EXE.bak Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	819 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:29 08:41:50+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2012:09:29 17:45:30+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	10.10
Code Size:	484864
Initialized Data Size:	349696
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x5c463
OS Version:	6.1
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.1
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
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 Application Error Reporting
File Version:	15.0.4420.1017
Internal Name:	DW20
Product Name:	Microsoft Application Error Reporting
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 DW20.EXE.bak Error Messages?

General DW20.EXE.bak Runtime Errors

DW20.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 DW20.EXE.bak runtime errors:

DW20.EXE.bak could not be found.
DW20.EXE.bak error.
DW20.EXE.bak failed to load.
Error loading DW20.EXE.bak.
Failed to register DW20.EXE.bak / Cannot register DW20.EXE.bak.
Runtime Error - DW20.EXE.bak.
The file DW20.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\DW\DW20.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 DW20.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, DW20.EXE.bak file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Microsoft Word 2013, system crash while loading or saving DW20.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 DW20.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 DW20.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 DW20.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 DW20.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 DW20.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 DW20.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 DW20.EXE.bak file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free DW20.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 DW20.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\DW\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\vfs\ProgramFilesCommonX86\Microsoft Shared\DW\
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 DW20.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 DW20.EXE.bak Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying DW20.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 DW20.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

DW20.EXE.bak

15.0.4433.0

15.0.4433.1506

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft Application Error Reporting
Software Version:	15.0.4433.0
File Version:	15.0.4433.1506
File Size:	838272
File Date:	01/06/2020
MD5 Checksum:	3080651d03fbe9e907416081ecccbecc
SHA1 Checksum:	4dc3f606c3dfcaafb148b63b33b7fb28125d22a5
SHA256 Checksum:	9b3a593d8b806c8eaa4b5053c22afe813943818c760567c20f0f9c0235145953
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:	349696
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	01/06/2020

Microsoft Word 2013 15

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

DW20.EXE.bak

15.0.4420.0

15.0.4420.1017

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft Application Error Reporting
Software Version:	15.0.4420.0
File Version:	15.0.4420.1017
File Size:	838312
File Date:	01/29/2020
MD5 Checksum:	c9fbe14b36298ab93c51fe501035340b
SHA1 Checksum:	192f2905cda3bf1511c93e71f4d2da3df7ee985d
SHA256 Checksum:	036bc9049f13a944ae8a9bcc30ae3b6a7d59f36f58655f24fecf30ebce1809a2
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:	349696
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	01/29/2020

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