Microsoft Windows EXE PING.EXE

Download PING.EXE and Fix Runtime Errors

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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PING.EXE uses the EXE file extension, which is more specifically known as a TCP/IP Ping Command file. It is classified as a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file, created for Microsoft® Windows® Operating System by Microsoft.

The first version of PING.EXE for Windows Vista was introduced on 11/08/2006 in Windows Vista. The latest file version for Windows 10 is v10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800) released on 07/29/2015. PING.EXE is included with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.

In this article, you will find detailed PING.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:	PING.EXE
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	TCP/IP Ping 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:	0x33e0
Code Size:	10752

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File Info	Description
File Size:	18 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:	2023:06:01 03:28:13+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	10752
Initialized Data Size:	12800
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x33e0
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 Ping Command
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	ping.exe
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	ping.exe
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are PING.EXE Error Messages?

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

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

System Error

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

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

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

PING.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:	18944
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	a27a24553b2c36e139647f88df738c35
SHA1 Checksum:	ce8e487cb76704fe5fbb821a78a1e969efbe71f9
SHA256 Checksum:	8f16a431c919a0aa7c9466ec1cdc1e721f30eb5c8182835585a1b74abecb1920
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	12800
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

PING.EXE

5.1.2600.5512

5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-0852)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	5.1.2600.5512
File Version:	5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-0852)
File Size:	17920
File Date:	04/14/2008
MD5 Checksum:	66cdf02d86c9f0b4300ee981a614d296
SHA1 Checksum:	a9609395542a1f903e5d71621c3042769a77f270
SHA256 Checksum:	3c5a09238c49fb9e0a402e1a611982b4825ee80bc6ebddbb8733dd4f049d6df0
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:	12800
Linker Version:	7.10
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

PING.EXE

6.0.6001.18000

6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.0.6001.18000
File Version:	6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840)
File Size:	17408
File Date:	01/21/2008
MD5 Checksum:	5111d2fac95000bc03ba61d86563201b
SHA1 Checksum:	d86dd7699f1a6a09b5f31f099292c9380c053bd7
SHA256 Checksum:	4a3aa9d6509daf054e38a7f280360ede97e5e317c05b820110ffaf00e97a3a14
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	10752
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/21/2008

PING.EXE

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	15360
MD5 Checksum:	015e1f472a5633520903353375f7e69d
SHA1 Checksum:	1730fc55afaae5c894527a2ad2f4f339842f4e15
SHA256 Checksum:	4e0f2e966f9aa547a4e52ef2e122e63ad51dd2bc0cf069ab49b51e27e5664cb3
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

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

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PING.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:	18432
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	60dd39fe21bf99a2f1549a8ddb23d962
SHA1 Checksum:	fc104193fb0151ac127bf76ef2d476fd6c03d4be
SHA256 Checksum:	e3cd6a30d8eea5ba802a453c9ff6225625a61074323e956fb04854e2f3eb627e
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	12800
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

PING.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:	18432
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	77fbe53de14794b84c352dd9d9d232df
SHA1 Checksum:	8ee10b6be8f5ff3292f0a084eb860bf62023120c
SHA256 Checksum:	6093924be5be7923c6b28dfe8dfcd093b7d3f0724456925322fd5c5477c04ca2
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	13312
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

PING.EXE

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	15360
MD5 Checksum:	6242e3d67787ccbf4e06ad2982853144
SHA1 Checksum:	6ac7947207d999a65890ab25fe344955da35028e
SHA256 Checksum:	4ca10dba7ff487fdb3f1362a3681d7d929f5aa1262cdfd31b04c30826983fb1d
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

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

PING.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:	16896
File Date:	07/14/2009
MD5 Checksum:	5fb30fe90736c7fc77de637021b1ce7c
SHA1 Checksum:	41c4e1e9abe08b218f5ea60d8ae41a5f523e7534
SHA256 Checksum:	14262982a64551fde126339b22b993b6e4aed520e53dd882e67d887b6b66f942
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	10752
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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