Ashampoo Ashampoo WinOptimizer EXE exit.exe

Downloading and Repairing Exit.exe

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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exit.exe uses the EXE file extension, which is more specifically known as a Windows Executable file. It is classified as a Win32 EXE (Windows Executable) file, created for Ashampoo WinOptimizer 17.0.24 by Ashampoo.

exit.exe was initially released with Ashampoo WinOptimizer 17.0.24 on 01/20/2020 for the Windows 10 Operating System. This file version is latest update offered from Ashampoo, according to our records.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting EXE file problems with exit.exe, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	exit.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
File Type:	Executable Application
Description:	Windows Executable
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Program:	Ashampoo WinOptimizer 17.0.24
Developer:	Ashampoo
Software:	Ashampoo WinOptimizer
Software Version:	17.0.24

File Details
Entry Point:	0x1abd78
Code Size:	1746432

View Other exit.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	1772 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:04 03:10:09+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2019:12:11 00:48:58+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	2.25
Code Size:	1746432
Initialized Data Size:	59904
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x1abd78
OS Version:	5.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI

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What are exit.exe Error Messages?

exit.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common exit.exe errors include:

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

System Error

The program can’t start because exit.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 exit.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting exit.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Ashampoo WinOptimizer 17.0.24. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Ashampoo, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of exit.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 exit.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 exit.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 exit.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Ashampoo WinOptimizer 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 Ashampoo WinOptimizer 17.0.24 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Ashampoo WinOptimizer 17.0.24

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Ashampoo\Ashampoo WinOptimizer 2020\
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 exit.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 exit.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

Ashampoo WinOptimizer 17.0.24

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

exit.exe

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	1814928
File Date:	02/04/2020
MD5 Checksum:	12846e84df6f7446ea7fb41caa4f82e3
SHA1 Checksum:	26d04e8e804f682ae6ca05d846d270936c20b0cd
SHA256 Checksum:	6d0f7e12428eddbfaba704109e93025ae118177993b61f0e78d50bf039725bd6
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Ashampoo\Ashampoo WinOp ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	59904
Linker Version:	2.25
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	02/04/2020

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Files Related to exit.exe

EXE Files Related to exit.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
ashampoo_winoptimizer_...	Ashampoo WinOptimizer 2020 Setup	Ashampoo WinOptimizer 2020 (17.00.24)	15489208	C:\Windows\inf\
EXEDecrypt.exe	Windows Executable	Ashampoo WinOptimizer 17.0.24	949136	C:\Windows\inf\
SetupDownloader.exe	SetupDownloader	Ashampoo WinOptimizer 17.0.24	46488	C:\Windows\inf\
OneDriveSetup.exe	Microsoft OneDrive (32 bit) Setup	Microsoft OneDrive (19.222.1110.0006)	35299688	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\
WO2020.exe	Ashampoo WinOptimizer 2020	Ashampoo WinOptimizer 2020 (17.0.0.0)	9175440	C:\Windows\inf\

Other Files Related to exit.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
setuperr.log	Log	Ashampoo WinOptimizer 17.0.24	761	C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
setupapi.dev.log	Log	Ashampoo WinOptimizer 17.0.24	684126	C:\Windows\inf\
WmiApRpl.h	C/C++/Objective-C Header	Ashampoo WinOptimizer 17.0.24	3444	C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\
diagwrn.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Ashampoo WinOptimizer 17.0.24	5718	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
diagwrn.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Ashampoo WinOptimizer 17.0.24	44683	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\

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