Troubleshooting FileZilla server.exe: How To Guide (Free Download)

Last Updated: 12/03/2024
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FileZilla server.exe is considered a type of FileZilla Server file. It is most-commonly used in FileZilla Server developed by Apache Friends. It uses the EXE file extension and is considered a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for FileZilla server.exe was on 03/08/2019 inside XAMPP 5.6.40. This file release marks the latest and most updated version from Apache Friends.

This article discusses complete file details, EXE file troubleshooting instructions for problems with FileZilla server.exe, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: FileZilla server.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: FileZilla Server
Object File Type: Executable application
Comments: Open Source FTP server for Windows
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: FileZilla Project
Software Program: FileZilla Server
Legal Copyright: Copyright (C) 2001-2012
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: German
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x657a6
Code Size: 521728


What are FileZilla server.exe Error Messages?


FileZilla server.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common FileZilla server.exe errors include:

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


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



How to Fix FileZilla server.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 FileZilla server.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 FileZilla server.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall XAMPP 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 XAMPP 5.6.40 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

XAMPP 5.6.40

Apache Friends

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 FileZilla server.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 FileZilla server.exe error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your FileZilla server.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 FileZilla server.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free FileZilla server.exe files for every applicable version of XAMPP. 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 FileZilla server.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate XAMPP folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\xampp\FileZillaFTP\
  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 FileZilla server.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.



Download FileZilla server.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying FileZilla server.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Apache Friends typically does not release XAMPP 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 FileZilla server.exe and all other EXE files for XAMPP. 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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