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Cleanup.exe: How to Fix, Download, and Update

Last Updated: 11/24/2024
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The development of Windows CleanUp! by www.stevengould.org prompted the latest creation of Cleanup.exe. It is also known as a Removes temporary files. Frees disk space and helps protect privacy! :-) file (file extension EXE), which is classified as a type of Win32 EXE (Executable application) file.

The initial introduction of Cleanup.exe released in Media Player Codec Pack 4.4.8 was for Windows 10 on 03/20/2018. The most recent release for CleanUp 4.52 launched on 08/20/2007 [version 4.5.2 release].

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

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	Cleanup.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Removes temporary files. Frees disk space and helps protect privacy! :-)
Object File Type:	Executable application
Comments:	For updates visit http://cleanup.stevengould.org/
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Steven R. Gould
Software Program:	Windows CleanUp!
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 1998-2006 Steven R. Gould

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x1ec1e
Code Size:	262144

View Other Cleanup.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	432 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:12:29 19:28:36+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2006:06:25 12:54:09+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	6.0
Code Size:	262144
Initialized Data Size:	192512
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x1ec1e
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	4.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	4.5.2.0
Product Version Number:	4.5.2.0
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:	Steven R. Gould
File Description:	Removes temporary files. Frees disk space and helps protect privacy! :-)
File Version:	4.5.2
Internal Name:	CleanUp!
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 1998-2006 Steven R. Gould
Product Name:	Windows CleanUp!
Product Version:	4.5.2
Comments:	For updates visit http://cleanup.stevengould.org/
Legal Trademarks:
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What are Cleanup.exe Error Messages?

Cleanup.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common Cleanup.exe errors include:

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

System Error

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

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

You can uninstall CleanUp 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 CleanUp 4.52 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

CleanUp 4.52

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Codecs\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\CleanUp!\
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 Cleanup.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 Cleanup.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

Media Player Codec Pack 4.4.8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

Cleanup.exe

4.4.8.320

4.4.8.0320

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Media Player - Codec Pack
Software Version:	4.4.8.320
File Version:	4.4.8.0320
File Size:	75440
File Date:	10/11/2019
MD5 Checksum:	8972901220db132bc06959a30e995040
SHA1 Checksum:	117f89a15157ba5dd96db8a30f601c73396088c9
SHA256 Checksum:	d0b1ee10cb276a29c6411d360c5918ee5c248a6bc7cbcc8066adfa3e6faab673
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Codecs\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	117760
Linker Version:	6.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/11/2019

CleanUp 4.52

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

Cleanup.exe

4.5.2.0

4.5.2

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Windows CleanUp!
Software Version:	4.5.2.0
File Version:	4.5.2
File Size:	442368
File Date:	12/29/2019
MD5 Checksum:	12f98e1ad522bc705b80f4a1f7377915
SHA1 Checksum:	1b5a64b94096269a19a76a2ea7068aa4d4ae74e4
SHA256 Checksum:	4cf76aa17531e190c9d7e34c3d8a4d7466386daf3f94d8126afa2841a091a6b4
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\CleanUp!\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	4.0
Initialized Data Size:	192512
Linker Version:	6.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	12/29/2019

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EXE Files Related to Cleanup.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
OneDriveUpdaterService...	Updater Service	Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012)	2487144	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\
OneDriveStandaloneUpda...	Standalone Updater	Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012)	2712936	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
Cleanup.exe	Removes temporary files. Frees disk space and helps protect privacy! :-)	Windows CleanUp! (4.5.2)	442368	C:\Windows\Prefetch\
OneDrive.exe	Microsoft OneDrive	Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012)	1585000	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
OneDriveSetup.exe	Microsoft OneDrive (32 bit) Setup	Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012)	35086184	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\

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ntuser.dat	Game Data	CleanUp 4.52	1310720	C:\Users\Tester\

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