BullGuardFileScanner.exe Runtime Errors: Download and Troubleshoot

Last Updated: 11/26/2024
[Time to Read: ~3-5 minutes]

On-Access Scan Service files, such as BullGuardFileScanner.exe, are considered a type of Win64 EXE (Dynamic link library) file. They are associated with the EXE file extension, developed by BullGuard for BullGuard.

The initial introduction of BullGuardFileScanner.exe released in BullGuard Internet Security 2013 was for Windows 10 on 09/10/2012. According to our records, this is the primary and most recent file release from BullGuard.

This article discusses complete file details, EXE file troubleshooting instructions for problems with BullGuardFileScanner.exe, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: BullGuardFileScanner.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: On-Access Scan Service
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Windows NT
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: BullGuard Ltd.
Software Program: BullGuard
Legal Copyright: ©2004-2020, BullGuard Ltd. All rights reserved.
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x0017
Entry Point: 0x815ac
Code Size: 550400


What are BullGuardFileScanner.exe Error Messages?


BullGuardFileScanner.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common BullGuardFileScanner.exe errors include:

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


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



How to Fix BullGuardFileScanner.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 BullGuardFileScanner.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):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the BullGuardFileScanner.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall BullGuard Internet Security software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for BullGuard Internet Security 2013 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall BullGuard Internet Security software.

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

BullGuard Internet Security 2013

BullGuard

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 BullGuardFileScanner.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the BullGuardFileScanner.exe error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your BullGuardFileScanner.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 BullGuardFileScanner.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free BullGuardFileScanner.exe files for every applicable version of BullGuard Internet Security. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download BullGuardFileScanner.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate BullGuard Internet Security folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\BullGuard\Update\Download\APPDIR\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\BullGuard Ltd\BullGuard\
  4. 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 BullGuardFileScanner.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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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying BullGuardFileScanner.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. BullGuard typically does not release BullGuard Internet Security 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 BullGuardFileScanner.exe and all other EXE files for BullGuard Internet Security. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


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BgLogViewer.exe On-Demand Log Viewer BullGuard (20.0.0.0) 359272 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
BgCertUtil32.exe BullGuard Certificate Utility BullGuard (20.0.0.0) 140136 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
BgLauncher.exe BgLaunch BullGuard (20.0.0.0) 80232 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\

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