Panda Security Panda Free Antivirus EXE MsiZap.Exe

MsiZap.Exe - Download and Fix Runtime Errors

Last Updated: 12/15/2024
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MsiZap.Exe, also known as a Windows® Installer Data Zapper file, was created by Panda Security for the development of Windows Installer. EXE files fall under under the Win32 EXE (Executable application) file type category.

MsiZap.Exe was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 04/12/2010 with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate 2010. The latest file version for Panda Free Antivirus 18.06 is v5.0.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) released on 03/21/2018.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, EXE file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of MsiZap.Exe.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	MsiZap.Exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Windows® Installer Data Zapper
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:	Windows Installer
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:	0xd09a
Code Size:	92672

View Other MsiZap.Exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	109 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:03:05 15:57:16+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2009:07:13 23:31:29+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	9.0
Code Size:	92672
Initialized Data Size:	21504
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0xd09a
OS Version:	6.1
Image Version:	6.1
Subsystem Version:	5.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	5.0.7600.16385
Product Version Number:	5.0.7600.16385
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:	Windows® Installer Data Zapper
File Version:	5.0.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Internal Name:	msizap
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	Windows Installer
Product Version:	5.0.7600.16385

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What are MsiZap.Exe Error Messages?

MsiZap.Exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common MsiZap.Exe errors include:

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

System Error

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

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

You can uninstall Panda Free Antivirus 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 Panda Free Antivirus 18.06 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Panda Free Antivirus 18.06

Panda Security

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 MsiZap.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 MsiZap.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 MsiZap.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 MsiZap.Exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free MsiZap.Exe files for every applicable version of Panda Free Antivirus. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download MsiZap.Exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Panda Free Antivirus folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Panda Security\Panda Security Protection\DG\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v7.0A\Bin\
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 MsiZap.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 MsiZap.Exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

Panda Free Antivirus 18.06

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

MsiZap.Exe

5.0.7600.16385

5.0.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Windows Installer
Software Version:	5.0.7600.16385
File Version:	5.0.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
File Size:	111944
File Date:	03/05/2020
MD5 Checksum:	684bd9b14b0aa1f2dda3eecd344197f2
SHA1 Checksum:	8be4d458ea51478b1f49d6082ded275f92e268dc
SHA256 Checksum:	43e6671ff12f07b2795ff448ebbf83de6e0d6acc465478e97db83dfbccdeb5e4
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Panda Security\Panda Se ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	21504
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	03/05/2020

Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate 2010

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

MsiZap.Exe

5.0.7600.16385

5.0.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Windows Installer
Software Version:	5.0.7600.16385
File Version:	5.0.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
File Size:	111944
File Date:	12/02/2019
MD5 Checksum:	b6e58da5934519c83e3e0c337bef2770
SHA1 Checksum:	03acaee384f2250bd7bbe7f766413b8b80ca12f6
SHA256 Checksum:	6dba05bfdb9dafb1d005ca34ac87c2682f85738a6d198faef79fa6adcb741db2
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\ ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	21504
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	12/02/2019

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