McAfee, Inc. McAfee Total Protection EXE PEFCommonBuild.exe

How to Repair PEFCommonBuild.exe (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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PEFCommonBuild.exe uses the EXE file extension, which is more specifically known as a PEF Common Build file. It is classified as a Win64 EXE (Dynamic link library) file, created for McAfee PEF by McAfee, Inc..

The first version of PEFCommonBuild.exe for McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) was seen on 08/29/2019 in Windows 10. According to our records, this release is the only version of this file offered by McAfee, Inc..

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

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	PEFCommonBuild.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	PEF Common Build
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	McAfee, Inc.
Software Program:	McAfee PEF
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 2017 McAfee, Inc.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x0017
Entry Point:	0x6d30c
Code Size:	700416

View Other PEFCommonBuild.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	1072 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:13 14:07:35+00:00
File Type:	Win64 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
Time Stamp:	2019:06:13 14:47:08+00:00
PE Type:	PE32+
Linker Version:	14.0
Code Size:	700416
Initialized Data Size:	386048
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x6d30c
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	3.0.135.0
Product Version Number:	3.0.0.0
File Flags Mask:	0x0017
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	McAfee, Inc.
File Description:	PEF Common Build
File Version:	3,0,135,0
Internal Name:	PEF
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 2017 McAfee, Inc.
Product Name:	McAfee PEF
Product Version:	3,0,0,0

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What are PEFCommonBuild.exe Error Messages?

PEFCommonBuild.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common PEFCommonBuild.exe errors include:

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

System Error

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

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

You can uninstall McAfee Total Protection 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 McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall McAfee Total Protection software.

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

McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20)

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

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download PEFCommonBuild.exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate McAfee Total Protection folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Common Files\McAfee\PEF\CORE\
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 PEFCommonBuild.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 PEFCommonBuild.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20)

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PEFCommonBuild.exe

3.0.0.0

3,0,135,0

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	McAfee PEF
Software Version:	3.0.0.0
File Version:	3,0,135,0
File Size:	1097992
File Date:	01/13/2020
MD5 Checksum:	b9034952959e258f3c4f0919a0f6fe2b
SHA1 Checksum:	492dc06556c806df5f9c27de2709fbe811e96d21
SHA256 Checksum:	e1ec7c1f053acfd8bdad09a1b4b93e987d8be0c3a0ae9af21b5880ef3041410d
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Common Files\McAfee\PEF\CORE\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	386048
Linker Version:	14.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/13/2020

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