Microsoft Windows EXE ChsIME.exe

Download ChsIME.exe and Fix Runtime Errors

Last Updated: 11/27/2023
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ChsIME.exe, also known as a Microsoft IME file, was created by Microsoft for the development of Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. EXE files fall under under the Win32 EXE (Executable application) file type category.

The release of ChsIME.exe introduced for Windows was on 10/18/2013 in Windows 8.1. The most recent version [file version 10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)] was introduced on 07/29/2015 for Windows 10.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, EXE file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of ChsIME.exe.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	ChsIME.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Microsoft IME
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:	0x1ff60
Code Size:	147968

View Other ChsIME.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	785 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 18:20:18+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:54+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Warning:	Possibly corrupt Version resource
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2037:03:03 15:30:18+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	147968
Initialized Data Size:	657408
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x1ff60
OS Version:	10.0
Image Version:	10.0
Subsystem Version:	10.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
Product Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
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:	Microsoft IME
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	Microsoft IME
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	ChsIME.exe
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are ChsIME.exe Error Messages?

ChsIME.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Windows errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when ChsIME.exe 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 EXE error you will encounter using Windows.

In most cases, ChsIME.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these ChsIME.exe 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 ChsIME.exe errors include:

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

System Error

The program can’t start because ChsIME.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 ChsIME.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting ChsIME.exe 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 ChsIME.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 ChsIME.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 ChsIME.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 ChsIME.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing ChsIME.exe 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 ChsIME.exe 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 ChsIME.exe 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 ChsIME.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 ChsIME.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 ChsIME.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 ChsIME.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free ChsIME.exe 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 ChsIME.exe 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 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\InputMethod\CHS\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\InputMethod\CHS\

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 ChsIME.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 ChsIME.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying ChsIME.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows 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 ChsIME.exe and all other EXE files for Windows. 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

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

ChsIME.exe

10.0.15063.0

10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	10.0.15063.0
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
File Size:	803840
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	546e6c1adaed3e565345fcd29dbae237
SHA1 Checksum:	c5c89d43118bbbd100688ec620b30e7ae70d20c3
SHA256 Checksum:	ec571c2fa40789865bab7e378666b09a14709dd4d0df53d17d4eb65e54f13a5b
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\InputMethod\CHS\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	657408
Linker Version:	14.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	10.0
File Modification Date/Time:	03/18/2017

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

ChsIME.exe

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:	86528
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	3296037c17c03829a6fdf2e2476f88c6
SHA1 Checksum:	ab246f95adaff7505a3c06f2c7d7fe0d8bb1dc06
SHA256 Checksum:	2e62e5abf33d60972173a18a2143cb58f203d54310dbedb2663c2f8af9eb351e
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\InputMethod\CHS\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	12800
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

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