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Blender.exe EXE Errors: Download and Troubleshoot

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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blender.exe uses the EXE file extension, which is more specifically known as a Blender file. It is classified as a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file, created for Blender by Blender Foundation.

blender.exe was initially released with Blender 2.79b on 03/22/2018 for the Windows 10 Operating System. According to our records, this release is the only version of this file offered by Blender Foundation.

Please continue reading to find your correct blender.exe file version download (free), detailed file information, and EXE file troubleshooting instructions.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	blender.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Blender
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Blender Foundation
Software Program:	Blender
Legal Copyright:	GPLv2 (Blender Foundation)

File Details
Character Set:	ASCII
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x0000
Entry Point:	0x208e3b2
Code Size:	38005248

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File Info	Description
File Size:	60 MB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:12:28 14:59:46+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2018:03:22 16:11:14+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	12.0
Code Size:	38005248
Initialized Data Size:	26422784
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x208e3b2
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	2.7.9.0
Product Version Number:	2.7.9.0
File Flags Mask:	0x0000
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	ASCII
Company Name:	Blender Foundation
File Description:	Blender
File Version:	.
Legal Copyright:	GPLv2 (Blender Foundation)
Product Name:	Blender
Product Version:	.

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What are blender.exe Error Messages?

blender.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common blender.exe errors include:

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

System Error

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

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

You can uninstall Blender 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 Blender 2.79b and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Blender 2.79b

Blender Foundation

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Blender Foundation\Blender\
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 blender.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 blender.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

Blender 2.79b

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

blender.exe

2.7.9.0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Blender
Software Version:	2.7.9.0
File Version:	.
File Size:	63158272
File Date:	12/28/2019
MD5 Checksum:	fdd7b4ccb7623a66f0de1d920843879b
SHA1 Checksum:	5fb880705643091ec63257de6378cb6c5a87fbc3
SHA256 Checksum:	4d06754e28ddab73f8b5f7c1879ed73ccb013e0c925b1ee7650ca38fda2fcb84
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Blender Foundation\Blender\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	26422784
Linker Version:	12.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	12/28/2019

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