Acronis Acronis Disk Director Home EXE growisofs.exe

How to Download Growisofs.exe and Fix EXE Error Messages

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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growisofs.exe uses the EXE file extension, which is more specifically known as a DVD recording backend file. It is classified as a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file, created for Acronis GrowISOFS by Acronis.

growisofs.exe was initially released with Any Video to DVD Converter and Burner 6.3.2.1 on 08/01/2016 for the Windows 10 Operating System. The latest version update [v7.0-1] for Acronis Disk Director Home was 11 released on 06/22/2010.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, EXE file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of growisofs.exe.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

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

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Acronis
Software Program:	Acronis GrowISOFS
Legal Copyright:	Andy Polyakov <appro@fy.chalmers.se>

File Details
Character Set:	ASCII
Language Code:	Neutral
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x0017
Entry Point:	0x1270
Code Size:	70144

View Other growisofs.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	87 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:06 15:25:53+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2007:04:04 12:47:57+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	2.56
Code Size:	70144
Initialized Data Size:	10752
Uninitialized Data Size:	34304
Entry Point:	0x1270
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	1.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	7.0.0.1
Product Version Number:	7.0.0.1
File Flags Mask:	0x0017
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	Neutral
Character Set:	ASCII
Company Name:	Acronis
File Description:	DVD recording backend
File Version:	7.0-1
Internal Name:	growisofs
Legal Copyright:	Andy Polyakov <appro@fy.chalmers.se>
Product Name:	Acronis GrowISOFS
Product Version:	7.0-1

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What are growisofs.exe Error Messages?

growisofs.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common growisofs.exe errors include:

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

System Error

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

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

You can uninstall Acronis Disk Director Home 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 Acronis Disk Director Home 11 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Acronis Disk Director Home software.

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

Acronis Disk Director Home 11

Acronis

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Acronis\CDRecord\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Any Video to DVD Converter and Burner\bin\
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 growisofs.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 growisofs.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

Acronis Disk Director Home 11

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

growisofs.exe

7.0.0.1

7.0-1

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Acronis GrowISOFS
Software Version:	7.0.0.1
File Version:	7.0-1
File Size:	88608
File Date:	01/06/2020
MD5 Checksum:	91a6dcaf3131edb01420b566c5939e6b
SHA1 Checksum:	95bec2b7f5b6c56301cacd136eedc28179de0369
SHA256 Checksum:	37a447db571830e369a2a800923ece86f10fa77fff598f3a63457334fb46dcb4
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Acronis\CD ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	1.0
Initialized Data Size:	10752
Linker Version:	2.56
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/06/2020

Any Video to DVD Converter and Burner 6.3.2.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

growisofs.exe

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	110306
File Date:	01/01/2020
MD5 Checksum:	c2cf5697cec6e3ce9f6c9495494b808c
SHA1 Checksum:	ab83dee7e19b2d228925285af8a07473783b1c02
SHA256 Checksum:	d0b007cb368c4864984506112a301aad63a9b9585f9d9923eb5f40523c354d95
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Any Video to DVD Conver ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	1.0
Initialized Data Size:	19968
Linker Version:	2.56
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/01/2020

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Files Related to growisofs.exe

EXE Files Related to growisofs.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
FileSyncConfig.exe	Microsoft OneDrive Configuration Application	Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012)	364392	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
DiskDirectorMenu_enter...	Disk Director 11 Management Console	Acronis Disk Director 11 (11,0,0,216)	6422304	C:\Windows\SystemApps\ContactSupport_cw5n1h2txy...
systeminfo.exe	Windows Executable	Acronis Disk Director Home 11	3954088	C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
OneDriveUpdaterService...	Updater Service	Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012)	2487144	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\
readcd.exe	CD recording backend	Acronis CDRecord (2.01-13)	138272	C:\Windows\SystemApps\ContactSupport_cw5n1h2txy...

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File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
setupact.log	Log	Acronis Disk Director Home 11	62521	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
api-ms-win-core-heap-l...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	11112	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
iscsidsc.dll	iSCSI Discovery api	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (5.2.3790.3825)	63544	C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Acronis\Dis...
api-ms-win-core-memory...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	11624	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
EtwRTDiagLog.etl	Microsoft Event Trace Log	Acronis Disk Director Home 11	7288	C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\

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