CleverFiles Disk Drill EXE DD.exe

DD.exe EXE Errors: Download and Troubleshoot

Last Updated: 11/30/2024
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DD.exe uses the EXE file extension, which is more specifically known as a Disk Drill file. It is classified as a Win64 EXE (Executable application) file, created for Disk Drill by CleverFiles.

DD.exe was first developed on 08/07/2015 for the Windows 10 Operating System in Pandora Recovery 2.0.289. The most recent version [file version 4.0.499.0] was introduced on 10/23/2019 for Disk Drill 4.0.499.

In this article, you will find detailed DD.exe information, a EXE file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview

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

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	CleverFiles
Software Program:	Disk Drill
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 2019

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	Neutral
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x0000
Code Size:	6752256
Assembly Version:	4.0.499.0

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File Info	Description
File Size:	6.6 MB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:11:28 14:10:51+00:00
File Type:	Win64 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
Time Stamp:	2019:10:20 19:39:17+00:00
PE Type:	PE32+
Linker Version:	48.0
Code Size:	6752256
Initialized Data Size:	176128
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x0000
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	4.0.499.0
Product Version Number:	4.0.499.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	Neutral
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	CleverFiles
File Description:	Disk Drill
File Version:	4.0.499.0
Internal Name:	DD.exe
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 2019
Product Name:	Disk Drill
Product Version:	4.0.499.0
Comments:	Disk Drill
Legal Trademarks:

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What are DD.exe Error Messages?

DD.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common DD.exe errors include:

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

System Error

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

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

You can uninstall Disk Drill 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 Disk Drill 4.0.499 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Disk Drill 4.0.499

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\CleverFiles\Disk Drill\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\CleverFiles\Pandora Recovery\
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 DD.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 DD.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

Disk Drill 4.0.499

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

DD.exe

4.0.499.0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Disk Drill
Software Version:	4.0.499.0
File Version:	4.0.499.0
File Size:	6937776
File Date:	11/28/2019
MD5 Checksum:	37de52d0780813e5bb65f940942bce66
SHA1 Checksum:	ea96a5116f4fd231f1898529d9b057508abe532e
SHA256 Checksum:	4a9c1fa5a4db892bbc25a99d90b7e04bc7d92c1ec96368a4fc558dbe9d50c175
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\CleverFiles\Disk Drill\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	176128
Linker Version:	48.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/28/2019

Pandora Recovery 2.0.289

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

DD.exe

2.0.0.289

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Pandora Recovery
Software Version:	2.0.0.289
File Version:	2.0.0.289
File Size:	3251448
File Date:	10/14/2019
MD5 Checksum:	72154fb6fa2a8e86ae8d7fb2823103a4
SHA1 Checksum:	b4611829ea404e26bbe28dda828d244eac5b4979
SHA256 Checksum:	c58bbc6c651d1041e34249acf04fd440713c0098913102e4c2a17417020b9e40
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\CleverFiles\Pandora Rec ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	1923072
Linker Version:	12.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	10/14/2019

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Other Files Related to DD.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
setupact.log	Log	Disk Drill 4.0.499	153652	C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
setupact.log	Log	Disk Drill 4.0.499	62521	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
api-ms-win-core-profil...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	10600	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
diagwrn.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Disk Drill 4.0.499	5718	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
diagwrn.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Disk Drill 4.0.499	44683	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\

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