Microsoft Office EXE FINDER.EXE

FINDER.EXE: How to Fix, Download, and Update

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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FINDER.EXE, also known as a Outlook Item Finder file, was created by Microsoft for the development of Microsoft Office Outlook. EXE files fall under under the Win32 EXE (Executable application) file type category.

FINDER.EXE was first developed on 05/31/2001 for the Windows XP Operating System in Office XP. The latest file update released for Office 2003 was on 08/19/2003 [file version 11.0.5510].

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

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	FINDER.EXE
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Outlook Item Finder
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft Office Outlook
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 1995-2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Language Code:	Neutral
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x10dc
Code Size:	2048

View Other FINDER.EXE Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	13 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:05:10 20:58:18+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:01:43+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2003:07:15 04:10:55+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	7.10
Code Size:	2048
Initialized Data Size:	3584
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x10dc
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	11.0.5510.0
Product Version Number:	11.0.5510.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	Neutral
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Outlook Item Finder
File Version:	11.0.5510
Internal Name:	finder.exe
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 1995-2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	finder.exe
Product Name:	Microsoft Office Outlook
Product Version:	11.0.5510
Legal Trademarks 1:	Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Legal Trademarks 2:	Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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What are FINDER.EXE Error Messages?

FINDER.EXE Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common FINDER.EXE errors include:

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

System Error

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

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

You can uninstall Office 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 Office 2003 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Office 2003

Microsoft Corporation

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

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

Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\
Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\
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 XP.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve FINDER.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 FINDER.EXE Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

Office XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

FINDER.EXE

10.0.2616.0

10.0.2616

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	Microsoft Outlook
Software Version:	10.0.2616.0
File Version:	10.0.2616
File Size:	21920
File Date:	05/10/2017
MD5 Checksum:	7ff0dac08af614ed4b46a685be26b9e9
SHA1 Checksum:	87147b003ca86b7c4c9b592f5fbad6aee36fe0c9
SHA256 Checksum:	ea3f9f3214283e6b3d1a6868b456f59e5d539eb0661acd58a9e58615517e8582
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	8192
Linker Version:	6.20
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	05/10/2017

Office 2003

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

FINDER.EXE

11.0.5510.0

11.0.5510

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	Microsoft Office Outlook
Software Version:	11.0.5510.0
File Version:	11.0.5510
File Size:	13368
File Date:	05/10/2017
MD5 Checksum:	9f1d6b2d45f1173215439bcc4b00b6e3
SHA1 Checksum:	830ee9e6a1bb7588aa8526d94d2d9a2b491a49fa
SHA256 Checksum:	9fc74d8830fa5d2cee8254fbcc02e9737cf417433efb3e5f026e4500afc94270
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	3584
Linker Version:	7.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	05/10/2017

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