Fixing Dcraw.exe Issues - How to Download and Repair

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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dcraw.exe is considered a type of Windows Executable file. It is most-commonly used in Free Opener 1 developed by EZ Freeware. It uses the EXE file extension and is considered a Win32 EXE (Windows Executable) file.

dcraw.exe was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 10/23/2019 with Zoner Photo Studio 19.1909.2.193. The latest file version for Free Opener 1 is v1 released on 05/02/2011.

Please see below for more detailed information, EXE file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of dcraw.exe.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	dcraw.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
File Type:	Executable Application
Description:	Windows Executable
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program:	Free Opener 1
Developer:	EZ Freeware
Software:	Free Opener
Software Version:	1

File Details
Entry Point:	0x3642c
Code Size:	305664

View Other dcraw.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	391 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:10 08:26:13+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2009:05:15 05:50:29+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	9.0
Code Size:	305664
Initialized Data Size:	93696
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x3642c
OS Version:	5.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line

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What are dcraw.exe Error Messages?

dcraw.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common dcraw.exe errors include:

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

System Error

The program can’t start because dcraw.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 dcraw.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting dcraw.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Free Opener 1. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of EZ Freeware, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of dcraw.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 dcraw.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 dcraw.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 dcraw.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Free Opener 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 Free Opener 1 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Free Opener 1

EZ Freeware

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Zoner\Photo Studio 19\Program64\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Zoner\Photo Studio 19\Program32\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Free Opener\Views\Raw\
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 dcraw.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 dcraw.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

Zoner Photo Studio 19.1909.2.193

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

dcraw.exe

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	405792
File Date:	11/28/2019
MD5 Checksum:	dc0705d9cffd9bcd3884df6fd019a8b8
SHA1 Checksum:	ade98b826f24ce8905dc4ddce85427974749c280
SHA256 Checksum:	1ca4df73ad7eafc5f8b84166a673acda1eb96242b5f30cfa480c01b192270532
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Zoner\Photo Studio 19\Program64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	716800
Linker Version:	14.16
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/28/2019

dcraw.exe

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	353568
File Date:	11/28/2019
MD5 Checksum:	f97382a128105825f89146ab217f1f05
SHA1 Checksum:	2b09787a2f5128d238d1e374aec9f9961126a955
SHA256 Checksum:	378c8045fe594a5e4c40c505ad30646501a847ee4c853c649886949f618e568c
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Zoner\Photo Studio 19\Program32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	673792
Linker Version:	14.16
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/28/2019

Free Opener 1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

dcraw.exe

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	400384
File Date:	02/10/2020
MD5 Checksum:	e316e4669c9573f076b119c665f735b7
SHA1 Checksum:	f5dddb364ddd9f40d6b5d701976bc52d55029c7e
SHA256 Checksum:	31019f004ca9a5981178acb081bff54e5a64bfd814dc9da65bf5ffe5d543e510
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Free Opener\Views\Raw\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	93696
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	02/10/2020

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