Fixing PASTARTER.EXE Issues - How to Download and Repair

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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PASTARTER.EXE is considered a type of PowerArchiver Starter file. It is most-commonly used in PowerArchiver 2018 developed by ConeXware. It uses the EXE file extension and is considered a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file.

The first version of PASTARTER.EXE was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 12/06/2018 inside PowerArchiver 18.01.04. According to our records, this release is the only version of this file offered by ConeXware.

In this article, you will find detailed PASTARTER.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: PASTARTER.EXE
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: PowerArchiver Starter
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: ConeXware, Inc.
Software Program: PowerArchiver 2018
Legal Copyright: Copyright(c) 1998-2017 ConeXware, Inc.
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Latin1
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x199aa8
Code Size: 1673216


What are PASTARTER.EXE Error Messages?


PASTARTER.EXE Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common PASTARTER.EXE errors include:

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


The program can’t start because PASTARTER.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 PASTARTER.EXE error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting PASTARTER.EXE will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using PowerArchiver 2018. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of ConeXware, Inc., conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of PASTARTER.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.



How to Fix PASTARTER.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 PASTARTER.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 PASTARTER.EXE error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall PowerArchiver 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 PowerArchiver 18.01.04 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

PowerArchiver 18.01.04

ConeXware

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 PASTARTER.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 PASTARTER.EXE error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your PASTARTER.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 PASTARTER.EXE file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free PASTARTER.EXE files for every applicable version of PowerArchiver. 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 PASTARTER.EXE Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate PowerArchiver folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\PowerArchiver\
  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 PASTARTER.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.



Download PASTARTER.EXE Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying PASTARTER.EXE to your appropriate Windows system directory. ConeXware typically does not release PowerArchiver 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 PASTARTER.EXE and all other EXE files for PowerArchiver. 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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