How to Download and Repair Diskcomp.com (3 Step Guide)

Last Updated: 12/05/2023
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diskcomp.com is considered a type of Disk Comparison Utility file. It is most-commonly used in Microsoft® Windows® Operating System developed by Microsoft. It uses the COM file extension and is considered a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file.

diskcomp.com was initially released with Windows Vista on 11/08/2006 for the Windows Vista Operating System. The most recent release for Windows 8.1 launched on 10/18/2013 [version 6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500) release]. diskcomp.com is included in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7.

In this article, you will find detailed diskcomp.com information, a COM file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	diskcomp.com
File Extension:	COM file extension
Description:	Disk Comparison Utility
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® Windows® Operating System
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x2350
Code Size:	7168

View Other diskcomp.com Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	15 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2014:11:21 06:52:50+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:04:30+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2014:10:29 01:58:46+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	11.0
Code Size:	7168
Initialized Data Size:	7680
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x2350
OS Version:	6.3
Image Version:	6.3
Subsystem Version:	6.3
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	6.3.9600.17415
Product Version Number:	6.3.9600.17415
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Disk Comparison Utility
File Version:	6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)
Internal Name:	diskcomp
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	DISKCOMP.COM
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	6.3.9600.17415

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What are diskcomp.com Error Messages?

diskcomp.com Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Windows errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these COM errors are triggered when diskcomp.com is attempted to be loaded either when Windows is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of COM error you will encounter using Windows.

In most cases, diskcomp.com runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these diskcomp.com error messages mean that Windows was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Windows will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common diskcomp.com errors include:

diskcomp.com - Bad Image.
diskcomp.com Application Error.
diskcomp.com could not be found.
diskcomp.com could not be installed.
diskcomp.com could not be launched. Class not registered.
diskcomp.com could not be started.
diskcomp.com failed to initialize properly.
diskcomp.com has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
diskcomp.com is not a valid Win32 application.
diskcomp.com is not running.
Cannot find diskcomp.com.
Error starting program: diskcomp.com.
Faulting Application Path: diskcomp.com.
The file diskcomp.com is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - diskcomp.com.

System Error

The program can’t start because diskcomp.com is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the diskcomp.com error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these COM errors affecting diskcomp.com will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Microsoft Corporation, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of diskcomp.com errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a 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 diskcomp.com 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 diskcomp.com 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 diskcomp.com error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing diskcomp.com file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt diskcomp.com files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
In the box, click "YES".
You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
SFC will begin scanning for diskcomp.com issues and any other system file problems.
Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

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

sfc /scannow

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 diskcomp.com 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 diskcomp.com 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 diskcomp.com 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 diskcomp.com file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free diskcomp.com files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download diskcomp.com Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
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Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\

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 8.1.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve diskcomp.com 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 diskcomp.com Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying diskcomp.com to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows COM 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 diskcomp.com and all other COM files for Windows. An incorrectly installed COM file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

diskcomp.com

5.1.2600.0

5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	5.1.2600.0
File Version:	5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)
File Size:	9216
File Date:	04/14/2008
MD5 Checksum:	cbc7e5947e9ffbe47665a3d251f72420
SHA1 Checksum:	7303f417f2b31ab99f7ac25c15d3cd522b13e549
SHA256 Checksum:	7000bfcf1828f46ab37bbaac5b39dfbb3cd4206b6c10e396f7efc4d588041f7b
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	5.1
Initialized Data Size:	1536
Linker Version:	7.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	04/14/2008

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

diskcomp.com

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	13824
MD5 Checksum:	75b3c3d73bd13e6e18937b388c215a16
SHA1 Checksum:	c40b6401ce54a16689d5d7aba9574a423f160a3f
SHA256 Checksum:	070b16b685f50bf503999736a5c278c1a6c5f6c68240778d085d732624df0e2a
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

diskcomp.com

6.0.6000.16386

6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.0.6000.16386
File Version:	6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)
File Size:	15360
File Date:	11/02/2006
MD5 Checksum:	44706756f3c60eb92eb2224766e3b9f8
SHA1 Checksum:	92fcc974efb1ee8537356211986ba8f55b713d00
SHA256 Checksum:	a4deb02c6a73bbc0d38acce16ab58cde170825f2f984b1ec61fdd0be2ecefa7c
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	5120
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/02/2006

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

diskcomp.com

6.3.9600.17415

6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.3.9600.17415
File Version:	6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)
File Size:	15360
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	e4d0966dff3fe204b792ab37c1bba4a8
SHA1 Checksum:	d6198d422164827d3c33e018a64c1677f4dbbbdc
SHA256 Checksum:	326c00452429dcf07eaa9d74f1edaddf07bab7d0fef0bff6c8fb7aeaf431ed17
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	7680
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

diskcomp.com

6.2.9200.16384

6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.2.9200.16384
File Version:	6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
File Size:	14848
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	ac52e0efa18d15a16abd2fa8fc9ee448
SHA1 Checksum:	bfc647f6eb33c6b5450ac3446b22c43eefcb8256
SHA256 Checksum:	38d490683176209458d467cc3a3f54826c518f3074da3bca4da18a00fdcfc761
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	7680
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

diskcomp.com

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	13824
MD5 Checksum:	5b14ac797149b7d353490ac36f17ec5b
SHA1 Checksum:	afcdc9305bf738873dd9f36474cc923eb2b719a3
SHA256 Checksum:	8b93ddfa2ba33de07d2598a7887e66091441cc82313df9dbd2c2cc504b88f0f2
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

diskcomp.com

6.1.7600.16385

6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.1.7600.16385
File Version:	6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
File Size:	15360
File Date:	07/13/2009
MD5 Checksum:	5a32f2f473e33aa8f5b31a5bb752860d
SHA1 Checksum:	01dd7bff2d92a73dfcfdce08a9ccbfb5a17361c6
SHA256 Checksum:	c07858e5688bc655185ac3b0933dc163c6a5f74e8599917d759faa43b45600e5
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	5120
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	07/13/2009

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