Microsoft Office EXE MDM.EXE

Troubleshooting MDM.EXE: How To Guide (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/27/2023
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MDM.EXE, also known as a Machine Debug Manager file, was created by Microsoft for the development of Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET. EXE files fall under under the Win32 EXE (Executable application) file type category.

The first version of MDM.EXE for Office XP was seen on 05/31/2001 in Windows XP. The most recent version [file version 7.00.9466] was introduced on 08/19/2003 for Office 2003.

In this article, you will find detailed MDM.EXE information, a EXE file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	MDM.EXE
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Machine Debug Manager
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x1488
Code Size:	282624

View Other MDM.EXE Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	315 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:05:10 20:58:06+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:01:42+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2002:01:05 16:00:35+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	7.0
Code Size:	282624
Initialized Data Size:	28672
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x1488
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	7.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	7.0.9466.0
Product Version Number:	7.0.9466.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Machine Debug Manager
File Version:	7.00.9466
Internal Name:	mdm.exe
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	mdm.exe
Product Name:	Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET
Product Version:	7.00.9466

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What are MDM.EXE Error Messages?

MDM.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 MDM.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, MDM.EXE runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these MDM.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 MDM.EXE errors include:

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

System Error

The program can’t start because MDM.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 MDM.EXE error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting MDM.EXE will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET. 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 MDM.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 MDM.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 MDM.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 MDM.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 MDM.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 MDM.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 MDM.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 MDM.EXE file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free MDM.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 MDM.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\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\
Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\
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 MDM.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 MDM.EXE Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying MDM.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 MDM.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

MDM.EXE

7.0.9064.9150

7.00.9064.9150

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	Microsoft Development Environment
Software Version:	7.0.9064.9150
File Version:	7.00.9064.9150
File Size:	270336
File Date:	05/10/2017
MD5 Checksum:	b9fe64f554af6b87d4186262e9a1c5ef
SHA1 Checksum:	ce6ea5ea2ebe8d0eca7e3c69d2e77307d7d67dc6
SHA256 Checksum:	6b30a1492d73a0c9011c7a5e154b96b8e7a5ae9068cc9de71cd638b61c07d174
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	7.0
Initialized Data Size:	28672
Linker Version:	7.0
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

MDM.EXE

7.0.9466.0

7.00.9466

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET
Software Version:	7.0.9466.0
File Version:	7.00.9466
File Size:	322120
File Date:	05/10/2017
MD5 Checksum:	11f714f85530a2bd134074dc30e99fca
SHA1 Checksum:	34ea5694ae49339c04e28b78f838378957378dda
SHA256 Checksum:	bdb5fd3b2df4add19b31965b3e789768b59e872b3ea85912b1ffb32b2af9d5d8
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	7.0
Initialized Data Size:	28672
Linker Version:	7.0
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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