Ensemble Studios Microsoft Age of Empires EXE Empires.exe

Repair Empires.exe Issues (How to Download and Fix)

Last Updated: 12/04/2024
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EXE files such as Empires.exe are categorized as Win32 EXE (Executable application) files. As a Age of Empires file, it was created for use in Age of Empires by Ensemble Studios.

Empires.exe was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 10/02/1997 with Microsoft Age of Empires 1. According to our records, this release is the only version of this file offered by Ensemble Studios.

Please continue reading to find your correct Empires.exe file version download (free), detailed file information, and EXE file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview


General Information ✻
File Name: Empires.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: Age of Empires
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Software Program: Age of Empires
Legal Copyright: Copyright © Microsoft Corp. 1997
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x135670
Code Size: 1345536
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What are Empires.exe Error Messages?


Empires.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common Empires.exe errors include:

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


The program can’t start because Empires.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 Empires.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting Empires.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Age of Empires. 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 Empires.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 Empires.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 Empires.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 Empires.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Microsoft Age of Empires (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Microsoft Age of Empires software.

You can uninstall Microsoft Age of Empires 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 Microsoft Age of Empires 1 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Microsoft Age of Empires software.

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

Microsoft Age of Empires 1

Ensemble Studios

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 Empires.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 Empires.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 Empires.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 Empires.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Empires.exe files for every applicable version of Microsoft Age of Empires. 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 Empires.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Microsoft Age of Empires folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Age of Empires\
  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 Empires.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 Empires.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Ensemble Studios typically does not release Microsoft Age of Empires 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 Empires.exe and all other EXE files for Microsoft Age of Empires. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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