OpenWith.exe - Download and Fix Runtime Errors

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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Pick an app files, such as OpenWith.exe, are considered a type of Win32 EXE (Executable application) file. They are associated with the EXE file extension, developed by Microsoft for Microsoft® Windows® Operating System.

The first version of OpenWith.exe was released for the Windows 8 Operating System on 08/01/2012 inside Windows 8. The most recent release for Windows 10 launched on 07/29/2015 [version 10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800) release]. OpenWith.exe is bundled with the software package in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.

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

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	OpenWith.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Pick an app
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
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:	0x9930
Code Size:	37888

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File Info	Description
File Size:	98 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 18:19:25+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:54+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Warning:	Possibly corrupt Version resource
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	1976:02:17 07:27:14+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	37888
Initialized Data Size:	53248
Uninitialized Data Size:	512
Entry Point:	0x9930
OS Version:	10.0
Image Version:	10.0
Subsystem Version:	10.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
Product Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Pick an app
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	OpenWith
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	OpenWith.exe
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are OpenWith.exe Error Messages?

OpenWith.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common OpenWith.exe errors include:

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

System Error

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

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing OpenWith.exe file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt OpenWith.exe files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
In the box, click "YES".
You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
SFC will begin scanning for OpenWith.exe issues and any other system file problems.
Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

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

sfc /scannow

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

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download OpenWith.exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\

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 OpenWith.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 OpenWith.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

Windows 10

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

OpenWith.exe

10.0.15063.0

10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	10.0.15063.0
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
File Size:	100776
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	dab367c8d45363e6d01cfabc919db202
SHA1 Checksum:	78613371d125112c4d84f4ec01b6928ab72d61f6
SHA256 Checksum:	4e75fdce0de9de3bb51a12da33b97fe782b3d720fbaa36f676505b73f06ab05e
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	53248
Linker Version:	14.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	10.0
File Modification Date/Time:	03/18/2017

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

OpenWith.exe

6.3.9600.17415

6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.3.9600.17415
File Version:	6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)
File Size:	91936
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	1dfe1ed0a9ef0fa4ffe8d08dfb00f121
SHA1 Checksum:	730d5a899c44d197b91753f2606f3bacca9d6b89
SHA256 Checksum:	77378c8d09e7841cfcc31d42ecc2ac828898e2958240d2d0966d82c9229f641f
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	53248
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

OpenWith.exe

6.2.9200.16384

6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.2.9200.16384
File Version:	6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
File Size:	88200
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	35239aa564b69b9a145faac0bb77e7b5
SHA1 Checksum:	d707d23f8273fd3535a107386c0d66ff0f576447
SHA256 Checksum:	46fec6102529525f858ca315c909a13814343dc3acd195b6a0dd46194156e4c1
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	53760
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

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