IMESEARCH.EXE Runtime Errors: Download and Troubleshoot

Last Updated: 11/28/2023
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The development of Microsoft® Windows® Operating System by Microsoft prompted the latest creation of IMESEARCH.EXE. It is also known as a IME search module file (file extension EXE), which is classified as a type of Win32 EXE (Dynamic link library) file.

IMESEARCH.EXE was first released for Windows 8 Operating System on 08/01/2012 with Windows 8. The latest version update [v10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)] for Windows was 10 released on 07/29/2015. IMESEARCH.EXE is found in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.

This article discusses complete file details, EXE file troubleshooting instructions for problems with IMESEARCH.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:	IMESEARCH.EXE
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	IME search module
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
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® Windows® Operating System
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	Neutral
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x133c0
Code Size:	86016

View Other IMESEARCH.EXE Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	146 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 18:19:30+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:54+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Warning:	Possibly corrupt Version resource
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2021:10:24 08:33:56+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	86016
Initialized Data Size:	64512
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x133c0
OS Version:	10.0
Image Version:	10.0
Subsystem Version:	10.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
Product Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	Neutral
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	IME search module
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	imesearch.exe
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	imesearch.exe
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

^✻ Portions of file data provided by Exiftool (Phil Harvey) distributed under the Perl Artistic License.

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What are IMESEARCH.EXE Error Messages?

IMESEARCH.EXE Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common IMESEARCH.EXE errors include:

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

System Error

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

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing IMESEARCH.EXE file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt IMESEARCH.EXE files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
In the box, click "YES".
You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
SFC will begin scanning for IMESEARCH.EXE issues and any other system file problems.
Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

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

sfc /scannow

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

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download IMESEARCH.EXE Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\IME\shared\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\IME\shared\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\IME\shared\

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 IMESEARCH.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 IMESEARCH.EXE Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

Windows 10

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

IMESEARCH.EXE

10.0.15063.0

10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	10.0.15063.0
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
File Size:	150016
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	fcfd0d97b040cc428f30c0e8acd67b61
SHA1 Checksum:	9f34aba2067d2e26b21646d9ef84a4d99aa91b04
SHA256 Checksum:	d6da4051ecb452a5fe50c0be465767c63c7b805a66b0890335c6e4ad12a04e72
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\IME\shared\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	64512
Linker Version:	14.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	10.0
File Modification Date/Time:	03/18/2017

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

IMESEARCH.EXE

15.0.9600.17415

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Microsoft IME 2012
Software Version:	15.0.9600.17415
File Version:	15.0.9600.17415
File Size:	126976
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	4238cbe22da0ffb3026a2279174f6cfb
SHA1 Checksum:	e03dda987f5f54c84651c4b34b1c1498bb4f854c
SHA256 Checksum:	1eb8c11d1201a3fefc6ca4e5fe9dba9dbee93dd05cee352cad7b895f96712cff
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\IME\shared\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	60928
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

IMESEARCH.EXE

15.0.9200.16384

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	Microsoft IME 2012
Software Version:	15.0.9200.16384
File Version:	15.0.9200.16384
File Size:	125952
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	e139710caf07dc013ed965b31eebd61f
SHA1 Checksum:	a6f5ce3c3e47d2d748fb181ce9f1fd3df42f56dd
SHA256 Checksum:	22b85aefe83faab5ca6e569fc96d782cf218fbca28b2b8ae0e925867f86c17dd
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\IME\shared\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	62464
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

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