How to Repair Mpc-hc.exe (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/27/2023
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The development of Media Player Classic - Home Cinema by EZ Freeware prompted the latest creation of mpc-hc.exe. It is also known as a Media Player Classic - Home Cinema file (file extension EXE), which is classified as a type of Win32 EXE (Executable application) file.

The first version of mpc-hc.exe for Media Player Codec Pack 4.4.8 was seen on 03/20/2018 in Windows 10. The newest file release date for Free Opener 1 was 05/02/2011 [version 1, 5, 0, 2827].

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

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	mpc-hc.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Media Player Classic - Home Cinema
Object File Type:	Executable application
Comments:	Based on the original Media Player Classic v6.4.9.0 (C) Gabest
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	MPC-HC Team
Software Program:	Media Player Classic - Home Cinema
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (C) 2002-2011 see AUTHORS file

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x001f
Entry Point:	0x305671
Code Size:	3776000

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File Info	Description
File Size:	5.3 MB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:10 08:25:31+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2011:02:16 12:35:59+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	9.0
Code Size:	3776000
Initialized Data Size:	1763328
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x305671
OS Version:	5.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	1.5.0.2827
Product Version Number:	1.5.0.2827
File Flags Mask:	0x001f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	MPC-HC Team
File Description:	Media Player Classic - Home Cinema
File Version:	1, 5, 0, 2827
Internal Name:	mpc-hc
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (C) 2002-2011 see AUTHORS file
Product Name:	Media Player Classic - Home Cinema
Product Version:	1, 5, 0, 2827
Comments:	Based on the original Media Player Classic v6.4.9.0 (C) Gabest

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What are mpc-hc.exe Error Messages?

mpc-hc.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common mpc-hc.exe errors include:

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

System Error

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

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

You can uninstall Free Opener 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 Free Opener 1 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Free Opener software.

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

Free Opener 1

EZ Freeware

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 mpc-hc.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 mpc-hc.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 mpc-hc.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 mpc-hc.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free mpc-hc.exe files for every applicable version of Free Opener. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download mpc-hc.exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Free Opener folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Codecs\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\MPC-HC\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\
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 mpc-hc.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 mpc-hc.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

Media Player Codec Pack 4.4.8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

mpc-hc.exe

1.7.13.0

1.7.13 (e37826845)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	MPC-HC
Software Version:	1.7.13.0
File Version:	1.7.13 (e37826845)
File Size:	10059216
File Date:	10/11/2019
MD5 Checksum:	8609301a4a5b73d89a4943d3860d5d32
SHA1 Checksum:	2aa69a03400b9d375de5d4cb75a4ba8a37199477
SHA256 Checksum:	6452c252c5249185be7f6cd9379844efdcfb2a078624563fb27c503a048f8096
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Codecs\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	3154432
Linker Version:	14.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	10/11/2019

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File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

mpc-hc.exe

1.4.1.2834

1, 4, 1, 2834

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Media Player Classic - Home Cinema
Software Version:	1.4.1.2834
File Version:	1, 4, 1, 2834
File Size:	5531648
File Date:	11/23/2019
MD5 Checksum:	3cf24368e467948f18bdae7f7f0c24be
SHA1 Checksum:	716164ce29e3ea46de2c63e5b6871b50ef8ca5d4
SHA256 Checksum:	c738888228faace5f35e353bda4a65fe130796e1af2061e0a05e590bb38bc089
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	1762304
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/23/2019

Media Player Classic Home Cinema 1.7.13

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

mpc-hc.exe

1.7.13.0

1.7.13 (e37826845)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	MPC-HC
Software Version:	1.7.13.0
File Version:	1.7.13 (e37826845)
File Size:	10062576
File Date:	10/30/2019
MD5 Checksum:	c7b3cd3bd2cd3cce22623592568eb038
SHA1 Checksum:	0873638769472348558070a3e29f65afaf7d27cc
SHA256 Checksum:	acbbd002fb287beb10a6172c9a22ab4c6a2a1d62b49a9ecea979408daba56841
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\MPC-HC\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	3154432
Linker Version:	14.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	10/30/2019

Free Opener 1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

mpc-hc.exe

1.5.0.2827

1, 5, 0, 2827

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Media Player Classic - Home Cinema
Software Version:	1.5.0.2827
File Version:	1, 5, 0, 2827
File Size:	5540864
File Date:	02/10/2020
MD5 Checksum:	d462292bbb52e891e2ba111c96badb46
SHA1 Checksum:	9e0e2f069cb220af231029ced368abd2c6720929
SHA256 Checksum:	a0b6ce2d99660c0926f5f7399dd152b9175d417291dd61c9ee3b0f448b366afb
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	1763328
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	02/10/2020

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