Samsung Electronics Samsung Kies EXE Kies3.exe

Fixing Kies3.exe Issues - How to Download and Repair

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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Kies3.exe is considered a type of Kies file. It is most-commonly used in Kies developed by Samsung Electronics. 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 Kies3.exe was on 11/27/2013 inside Samsung Kies 2.6.1.13105. This file marks the latest update from Samsung Electronics, according to our records.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple EXE file troubleshooting, and list of free Kies3.exe downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview


General Information ✻
File Name: Kies3.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: Kies
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Samsung
Software Program: Kies
Legal Copyright: Copyright ⓒ 2013 SAMSUNG.
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Latin1
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x28310c
Code Size: 2932736
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What are Kies3.exe Error Messages?


Kies3.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Samsung Kies errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when Kies3.exe is attempted to be loaded either when Samsung Kies is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using Samsung Kies.

In most cases, Kies3.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these Kies3.exe error messages mean that Samsung Kies was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Samsung Kies will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common Kies3.exe errors include:

  • Kies3.exe - Bad Image.
  • Kies3.exe Application Error.
  • Kies3.exe could not be found.
  • Kies3.exe could not be installed.
  • Kies3.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
  • Kies3.exe could not be started.
  • Kies3.exe failed to initialize properly.
  • Kies3.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
  • Kies3.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
  • Kies3.exe is not running.
  • Cannot find Kies3.exe.
  • Error starting program: Kies3.exe.
  • Faulting Application Path: Kies3.exe.
  • The file Kies3.exe is missing or corrupt.
  • Windows failed to start - Kies3.exe.
System Error


The program can’t start because Kies3.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 Kies3.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting Kies3.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Kies. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Samsung, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of Kies3.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 Kies3.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 Kies3.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 Kies3.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Samsung Kies 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 Samsung Kies 2.6.1.13105 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Samsung Kies 2.6.1.13105

Samsung Electronics

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 Kies3.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 Kies3.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 Kies3.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 Kies3.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Kies3.exe files for every applicable version of Samsung Kies. 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 Kies3.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Samsung Kies folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Samsung\Kies3\
  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 Kies3.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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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying Kies3.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Samsung Electronics typically does not release Samsung Kies 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 Kies3.exe and all other EXE files for Samsung Kies. 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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Files Related to Kies3.exe


EXE Files Related to Kies3.exe

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SetupPlatform.exe SetupPlatform module Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.18362.590) 166200 C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\...
Video.UI.exe Video Application Entertainment Platform (10.19101.107100000-19101) 26138624 C:\Windows\System32\spp\store\2.0\cache\
FileSyncHelper.exe Microsoft OneDriveFileSyncHelper Microsoft OneDrive (19.222.1110.0006) 2134376 C:\Users\Bill\AppData\Local\
SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for... SAMSUNG USB Driver for Mobile Phones Samsung Kies 2.6.1.13105 8638664 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
OneDriveStandaloneUpda... Standalone Updater Microsoft OneDrive (19.222.1110.0006) 2711912 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\

Other Files Related to Kies3.exe

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
CBS.log Log Samsung Kies 2.6.1.13105 1166173 C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
setupact.log Log Samsung Kies 2.6.1.13105 20052 C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\Panther\
api-ms-win-core-profil... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 10600 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
diagwrn.xml Extensible Markup Language Samsung Kies 2.6.1.13105 3703 C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\Panther\
api-ms-win-core-rtlsup... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 10600 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...


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