Microsoft Microsoft Word 2013 BAK MSOSQM.EXE.bak

Fixing MSOSQM.EXE.bak Issues - How to Download and Repair

Last Updated: 12/13/2023
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BAK files such as MSOSQM.EXE.bak are categorized as Win32 EXE (Executable application) files. As a Microsoft Office component file, it was created for use in Microsoft Office 2013 by Microsoft.

MSOSQM.EXE.bak was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 01/30/2013 with Microsoft Office 2013 Professional (not specified). The latest file update released for Microsoft Word 2013 15 was on 01/30/2013 [file version 15.0.4420.1017].

In this article, you will find detailed MSOSQM.EXE.bak information, a BAK file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	MSOSQM.EXE.bak
File Extension:	BAK file extension
Description:	Microsoft Office component
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:	0x1d91e
Code Size:	155648

View Other MSOSQM.EXE.bak Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	533 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:29 08:42:13+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2012:09:29 17:49:31+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	10.10
Code Size:	155648
Initialized Data Size:	382464
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x1d91e
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 component
File Version:	15.0.4420.1017
Internal Name:	MsoSqm
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 MSOSQM.EXE.bak Error Messages?

General MSOSQM.EXE.bak Runtime Errors

MSOSQM.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 MSOSQM.EXE.bak runtime errors:

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

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

MSOSQM.EXE.bak

15.0.4433.0

15.0.4433.1506

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft Office 2013
Software Version:	15.0.4433.0
File Version:	15.0.4433.1506
File Size:	545896
File Date:	01/06/2020
MD5 Checksum:	3cf55bfcdfa7390aff204fc28a8b0999
SHA1 Checksum:	419bb3d3ca79af90cb376159d868e27207c91223
SHA256 Checksum:	4c7e5616c1071b984ff61b7e715c334c4f36fb35a52d5a1074912ebcbaa0c86a
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:	382464
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

Microsoft Word 2013 15

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

MSOSQM.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:	545920
File Date:	01/29/2020
MD5 Checksum:	18437ce93d96095b6e2fa5aef4a69941
SHA1 Checksum:	205b978afab02e42900be1b954b279d8e4761dc7
SHA256 Checksum:	b3f7a0371ac0610da627b40576870850bc6b82fc43a6b85bd0fbd79548b7a2b2
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:	382464
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

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