Ab.exe - Download and Fix EXE Errors

Last Updated: 11/27/2024
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ApacheBench command line utility files, such as ab.exe, are considered a type of Win64 EXE (Executable application) file. They are associated with the EXE file extension, developed by Romain Bourdon for Apache HTTP Server.

The first version of ab.exe for XAMPP 5.6.40 was seen on 03/08/2019 in Windows 10. The most recent release for WampServer 3.1.9 launched on 05/13/2019 [version 2.4.39 release].

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

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	ab.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	ApacheBench command line utility
Object File Type:	Executable application
Comments:	Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at....http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0....Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Apache Software Foundation
Software Program:	Apache HTTP Server
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 2019 The Apache Software Foundation.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0xf464
Code Size:	60416

View Other ab.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	94 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:12:30 10:21:00+00:00
File Type:	Win64 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
Time Stamp:	2019:03:28 11:00:35+00:00
PE Type:	PE32+
Linker Version:	14.16
Code Size:	60416
Initialized Data Size:	55296
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0xf464
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	2.4.39.0
Product Version Number:	2.4.39.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Apache Software Foundation
File Description:	ApacheBench command line utility
File Version:	2.4.39
Internal Name:	ab.exe
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 2019 The Apache Software Foundation.
Product Name:	Apache HTTP Server
Product Version:	2.4.39
Comments:	Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at....http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0....Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.

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What are ab.exe Error Messages?

ab.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common ab.exe errors include:

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

System Error

The program can’t start because ab.exe 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 ab.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting ab.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Apache HTTP Server. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Apache Software Foundation, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of ab.exe 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 ab.exe 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 ab.exe 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 ab.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall WampServer 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 WampServer 3.1.9 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall WampServer software.

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

WampServer 3.1.9

Romain Bourdon

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

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

Windows 10: C:\wamp64\bin\apache\apache2.4.39\bin\
Windows 10: C:\wamp\bin\apache\apache2.4.41\bin\
Windows 10: C:\xampp\apache\bin\
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 ab.exe 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 ab.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

WampServer 3.1.9

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

ab.exe

2.4.39.0

2.4.39

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Apache HTTP Server
Software Version:	2.4.39.0
File Version:	2.4.39
File Size:	96768
File Date:	12/30/2019
MD5 Checksum:	dc9f0ee41cc0a2c432f01dfc182cdaea
SHA1 Checksum:	1a7fec1c500a19379d797a6a51576a41544a5348
SHA256 Checksum:	5485f234cfecab572f060823cb9268daa1061766880d531af60a3aa13e02ffc5
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\wamp64\bin\apache\apache2.4.39\bin\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	55296
Linker Version:	14.16
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	12/30/2019

ab.exe

2.4.41.0

2.4.41

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Apache HTTP Server
Software Version:	2.4.41.0
File Version:	2.4.41
File Size:	88576
File Date:	12/17/2019
MD5 Checksum:	8beb9caa4ab249df1c4c08c314e8ba89
SHA1 Checksum:	e469283c77ac76ddb8857da5d1e8595dcec4b425
SHA256 Checksum:	345179aa6ad9fc8f5f3fa392cc1ae9c8a857710ad469da76f8411b2f5419e8f5
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\wamp\bin\apache\apache2.4.41\bin\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	47104
Linker Version:	14.22
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	12/17/2019

XAMPP 5.6.40

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

ab.exe

2.4.38.0

2.4.38

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Apache HTTP Server
Software Version:	2.4.38.0
File Version:	2.4.38
File Size:	94208
File Date:	12/15/2019
MD5 Checksum:	e2998ef13ca9c8597900791e8e32be2c
SHA1 Checksum:	8fb6aee4f63a59a3eda95c12ac38f06883e5556c
SHA256 Checksum:	dfaa075d7df2f36e7b6df3561df40e91374fb2ec4637dfb7c8a2e9e3fd52325c
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\xampp\apache\bin\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	57344
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	12/15/2019

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Files Related to ab.exe

EXE Files Related to ab.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
GetHelp.exe	Windows Executable	WampServer 3.1.9	18432	C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\...
aria_read_log.exe	Windows Executable	WampServer 3.1.9	3698088	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows...
php.exe	CLI	PHP (7.3.12)	106496	C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.VCLibs.1...
mysqladmin.exe	Windows Executable	WampServer 3.1.9	3756456	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows...
mysqlimport.exe	Windows Executable	WampServer 3.1.9	4096832	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows...

Other Files Related to ab.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
setupact.log	Log	WampServer 3.1.9	14252	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
WmiApRpl.h	C/C++/Objective-C Header	WampServer 3.1.9	3444	C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\
diagwrn.xml	Extensible Markup Language	WampServer 3.1.9	5718	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
api-ms-win-core-dateti...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	18184	C:\wamp\bin\mariadb\mariadb10.4.10\bin\
api-ms-win-core-handle...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	18184	C:\wamp\bin\mariadb\mariadb10.4.10\bin\

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