Open Broadcaster Software OBS Studio EXE inject-helper32.exe

Inject-helper32.exe: How to Fix, Download, and Update

Last Updated: 11/29/2023
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Windows Executable files, such as inject-helper32.exe, are considered a type of Win32 EXE (Windows Executable) file. They are associated with the EXE file extension, developed by Open Broadcaster Software for OBS Studio 24.0.3.

The first version of inject-helper32.exe for OBS Studio 24.0.3 was seen on 10/12/2019 in Windows 10. According to our records, this is the primary and most recent file release from Open Broadcaster Software.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting EXE file problems with inject-helper32.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:	inject-helper32.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:	OBS Studio 24.0.3
Developer:	Open Broadcaster Software
Software:	OBS Studio
Software Version:	24.0.3

File Details
Entry Point:	0x161d
Code Size:	355840

View Other inject-helper32.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	417 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:10 10:52:21+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2018:03:19 00:09:38+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.13
Code Size:	355840
Initialized Data Size:	70144
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x161d
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line

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What are inject-helper32.exe Error Messages?

inject-helper32.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are OBS Studio errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when inject-helper32.exe is attempted to be loaded either when OBS Studio is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using OBS Studio.

In most cases, inject-helper32.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these inject-helper32.exe error messages mean that OBS Studio was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, OBS Studio will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common inject-helper32.exe errors include:

inject-helper32.exe - Bad Image.
inject-helper32.exe Application Error.
inject-helper32.exe could not be found.
inject-helper32.exe could not be installed.
inject-helper32.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
inject-helper32.exe could not be started.
inject-helper32.exe failed to initialize properly.
inject-helper32.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
inject-helper32.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
inject-helper32.exe is not running.
Cannot find inject-helper32.exe.
Error starting program: inject-helper32.exe.
Faulting Application Path: inject-helper32.exe.
The file inject-helper32.exe is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - inject-helper32.exe.

System Error

The program can’t start because inject-helper32.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 inject-helper32.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting inject-helper32.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using OBS Studio 24.0.3. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Open Broadcaster Software, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of inject-helper32.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 inject-helper32.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 inject-helper32.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 inject-helper32.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall OBS Studio 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 OBS Studio 24.0.3 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

OBS Studio 24.0.3

Open Broadcaster Software

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 inject-helper32.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 inject-helper32.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 inject-helper32.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 inject-helper32.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free inject-helper32.exe files for every applicable version of OBS Studio. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download inject-helper32.exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate OBS Studio folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\obs-studio\data\obs-plugins\win-capture\
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 inject-helper32.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 inject-helper32.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying inject-helper32.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Open Broadcaster Software typically does not release OBS Studio 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 inject-helper32.exe and all other EXE files for OBS Studio. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

OBS Studio 24.0.3

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

inject-helper32.exe

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	427456
File Date:	02/10/2020
MD5 Checksum:	d01ce73b2fce95ee3947675d7b64aeea
SHA1 Checksum:	ba93890fc8d9ba3bd75ebcf62c39958afa05052c
SHA256 Checksum:	753e2acd32198c9e7d9ea65de978099cad7512a36c7a1d1141f6bd968fdcaa28
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\obs-studio\data\obs-plugins\w ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	70144
Linker Version:	14.13
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	02/10/2020

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SA.DAT	Game Data	OBS Studio 24.0.3	6	C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
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