Download PATHPING.EXE and Troubleshoot EXE Errors

Last Updated: 11/27/2024
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PATHPING.EXE uses the EXE file extension, which is more specifically known as a TCP/IP PathPing Command file. It is classified as a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file, created for Microsoft® Windows® Operating System by Microsoft.

PATHPING.EXE was first developed on 11/08/2006 in the Windows Vista Operating System for Windows Vista. The latest file update released for Windows 10 was on 07/29/2015 [file version 10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)]. PATHPING.EXE is found in Windows 10, Windows XP, and Windows Vista.

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

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	PATHPING.EXE
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	TCP/IP PathPing Command
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:	0x2b20
Code Size:	8704

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File Info	Description
File Size:	16 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 18:19:00+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:	2060:02:26 18:17:35+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	8704
Initialized Data Size:	47104
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x2b20
OS Version:	10.0
Image Version:	10.0
Subsystem Version:	10.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
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:	TCP/IP PathPing Command
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	pathping.exe
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	pathping.exe
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are PATHPING.EXE Error Messages?

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

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

System Error

The program can’t start because PATHPING.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 PATHPING.EXE error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting PATHPING.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 PATHPING.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 PATHPING.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 PATHPING.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 PATHPING.EXE error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing PATHPING.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 PATHPING.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 PATHPING.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 PATHPING.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 PATHPING.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 PATHPING.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 PATHPING.EXE file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free PATHPING.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 PATHPING.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 XP: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\
Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
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Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
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 PATHPING.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 PATHPING.EXE Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

PATHPING.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:	16384
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	fd921bfd7fe0d4ec093f03a470a51e12
SHA1 Checksum:	0c45045db2e65ee84a3435df72a57ae763126fcf
SHA256 Checksum:	130b41204796daf47a826ceb0323207a753062b8287514619b7075ee14b64193
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	47104
Linker Version:	14.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	10.0
File Modification Date/Time:	03/18/2017

Windows XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PATHPING.EXE

5.1.2600.0

5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	5.1.2600.0
File Version:	5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)
File Size:	21504
File Date:	04/14/2008
MD5 Checksum:	52e430cafc7ad202f9f0a31eaecc766d
SHA1 Checksum:	2152a79673fae4ef59bc27f98d7cec8b2d9bc0e5
SHA256 Checksum:	e09582ff112a4e3f8d9ebd68a59fdbd277e4b6d9ac18d69ce404a3a6ed6a3cf7
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\ C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	5.1
Initialized Data Size:	49664
Linker Version:	7.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	04/14/2008

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PATHPING.EXE

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	13312
MD5 Checksum:	5e5be7f019f6f4a75495018e4816f841
SHA1 Checksum:	04d70697c4aa309410208a2d65f13db18f22f6bd
SHA256 Checksum:	23021bb37c67d1ee3f759103ed2de6bccdd4877c783f60d4b4e8cfa9cb76ca03
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

PATHPING.EXE

6.0.6000.16386

6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.0.6000.16386
File Version:	6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)
File Size:	15360
File Date:	11/02/2006
MD5 Checksum:	5e0aed606785e6c5e83ba7b8b6a5a9e4
SHA1 Checksum:	84df5d72eff9408db4bb0c81e44ec310cad1062d
SHA256 Checksum:	91c3813d207fa684a38d3d01c29ed61426cea057fd69cf10065a0c53169c4ed5
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	45568
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/02/2006

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PATHPING.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:	16384
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	af0840c20e76b82f9f9e45750c831a43
SHA1 Checksum:	2fb697336250863737e9aa5c1241807ca7c8e6b0
SHA256 Checksum:	9d07bd65a65cbfef9f9756fb652ddbf4012d981745ca45bae56a6fc44e1b7e0c
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	47616
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PATHPING.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:	16384
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	6bdb2c6817140a5c0a3c341541eea75f
SHA1 Checksum:	d95a588e6fbd44926080dc0776fe3ea311e15eae
SHA256 Checksum:	f60ee63a0d8ba6bfd2e511d21048e7b10fc90ef6d344a820dc19f12d5a4e8da9
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	48128
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PATHPING.EXE

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	13312
MD5 Checksum:	ed8f284fe9cc1ad44b139dd304271c45
SHA1 Checksum:	82fb0330962ba21567cbeedf5e38675c1a8f8bdd
SHA256 Checksum:	1981140d666e337019666211186348d8102918b81fd6fdb2ee1229528a3c6120
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

PATHPING.EXE

6.1.7600.16385

6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.1.7600.16385
File Version:	6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
File Size:	15360
File Date:	07/14/2009
MD5 Checksum:	329070fbd9c65bea71954dc94031c026
SHA1 Checksum:	f5f45807abd6e0d3c7ddb676e6679ab6f18318ab
SHA256 Checksum:	c3f32130591fa9bd37aef069a53a12bd94faa5145a7a2f6d7a2d643e6a4887d1
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	45568
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	07/14/2009

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