Fixing Petst.exe Issues - How to Download and Repair

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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PerformanceTest 9 Setup files such as petst.exe utilize the EXE file extension. This file is considered a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file, and was first created by PassMark Software for the PerformanceTest 9 software package.

petst.exe was initially released with PerformanceTest 9.0 build 1002 on 10/11/2016 for the Windows 10 Operating System. According to our records, this release is the only version of this file offered by PassMark Software.

This article discusses complete file details, EXE file troubleshooting instructions for problems with petst.exe, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: petst.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: PerformanceTest 9 Setup
Object File Type: Executable application
Comments: This installation was built with Inno Setup.
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Passmark Software
Software Program: PerformanceTest 9
Legal Copyright: Copyright © 1998-2016 Passmark Software, Inc.
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: Neutral
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x117dc
Code Size: 66560


What are petst.exe Error Messages?


petst.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common petst.exe errors include:

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


The program can’t start because petst.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 petst.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting petst.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using PerformanceTest 9. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Passmark Software, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of petst.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 petst.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 petst.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 petst.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall PerformanceTest 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 PerformanceTest 9.0 build 1002 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

PerformanceTest 9.0 build 1002

PassMark Software

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 petst.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 petst.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 petst.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 petst.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free petst.exe files for every applicable version of PerformanceTest. 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 petst.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate PerformanceTest folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\Downloads\
  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 petst.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 petst.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying petst.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. PassMark Software typically does not release PerformanceTest 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 petst.exe and all other EXE files for PerformanceTest. 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


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EXE Files Related to petst.exe

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
PT-BulletPhysics64.exe Windows Executable PerformanceTest 9.0 build 1002 2940928 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows...
FileSyncHelper.exe Microsoft OneDriveFileSyncHelper Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012) 2133352 C:\Users\Bill\AppData\Local\
FileCoAuth.exe Microsoft OneDriveFile Co-Authoring Executable Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012) 506728 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
PT-BulletPhysics32.exe Windows Executable PerformanceTest 9.0 build 1002 2791936 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows...
OneDriveSetup.exe Microsoft OneDrive (32 bit) Setup Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012) 35086184 C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\

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WmiApRpl.ini Windows Initialization BurnInTest Standard 7.1 build 1009 29736 C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\
diagwrn.xml Extensible Markup Language PerformanceTest 9.0 build 1002 44683 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
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EtwRTEventLog-Applicat... Microsoft Event Trace Log PerformanceTest 9.0 build 1002 12904 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\


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