IObit Advanced SystemCare Pro EXE PrivacyShield.exe

Fixing PrivacyShield.exe Issues - How to Download and Repair

Last Updated: 11/27/2023
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PrivacyShield.exe uses the EXE file extension, which is more specifically known as a Privacy Shield file. It is classified as a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file, created for Advanced SystemCare by IObit.

PrivacyShield.exe was first developed on 05/30/2019 for the Windows 10 Operating System in Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 12.1.0.120. On 03/01/2019, version 12.0.0.996 was released for Advanced SystemCare Pro 12.2.0.314.

In this article, you will find detailed PrivacyShield.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:	PrivacyShield.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Privacy Shield
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	IObit
Software Program:	Advanced SystemCare
Legal Copyright:	© IObit. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0xf2274
Code Size:	986624

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File Info	Description
File Size:	1451 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:11:27 16:10:39+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2019:08:28 08:39:52+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	2.25
Code Size:	986624
Initialized Data Size:	484864
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0xf2274
OS Version:	5.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	12.0.0.996
Product Version Number:	12.0.0.996
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Company Name:	IObit
File Description:	Privacy Shield
File Version:	12.0.0.996
Internal Name:
Legal Copyright:	© IObit. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	Advanced SystemCare
Product Version:	12.0
Comments:
Legal Trademarks:	IObit

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What are PrivacyShield.exe Error Messages?

PrivacyShield.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common PrivacyShield.exe errors include:

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

System Error

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

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

You can uninstall Advanced SystemCare Pro 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 Advanced SystemCare Pro 12.2.0.314 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Advanced SystemCare Pro software.

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

Advanced SystemCare Pro 12.2.0.314

IObit

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 PrivacyShield.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 PrivacyShield.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 PrivacyShield.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 PrivacyShield.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free PrivacyShield.exe files for every applicable version of Advanced SystemCare Pro. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download PrivacyShield.exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Advanced SystemCare Pro folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Advanced SystemCare Ultimate\
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 PrivacyShield.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 PrivacyShield.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

Advanced SystemCare Pro 12.2.0.314

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PrivacyShield.exe

12.0.0.996

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Advanced SystemCare
Software Version:	12.0.0.996
File Version:	12.0.0.996
File Size:	1485584
File Date:	11/27/2019
MD5 Checksum:	0b3a25c62e1562c84436e707709dd485
SHA1 Checksum:	da786c3255a04dee40ad76a7b0612f93f0bc3501
SHA256 Checksum:	87d5c41a914f164b2e2096c60141430fc3b0fb8b6a02e954f82401a439028e8c
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	484864
Linker Version:	2.25
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/27/2019

Advanced SystemCare Free 12.6.0.368

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PrivacyShield.exe

12.0.0.996

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Advanced SystemCare
Software Version:	12.0.0.996
File Version:	12.0.0.996
File Size:	1485584
File Date:	11/27/2019
MD5 Checksum:	0b3a25c62e1562c84436e707709dd485
SHA1 Checksum:	da786c3255a04dee40ad76a7b0612f93f0bc3501
SHA256 Checksum:	87d5c41a914f164b2e2096c60141430fc3b0fb8b6a02e954f82401a439028e8c
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	484864
Linker Version:	2.25
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/27/2019

Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 12.1.0.120

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PrivacyShield.exe

12.0.0.1031

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Advanced SystemCare
Software Version:	12.0.0.1031
File Version:	12.0.0.1031
File Size:	1429776
File Date:	10/23/2019
MD5 Checksum:	b3fea0bb87238d9d2f1ce97563f64718
SHA1 Checksum:	8704378ce1d3ea507f52bf2ea962318553a0430f
SHA256 Checksum:	6d68bfe8413a9ccbe3bf4484a38ffab41797c41c9135389cb6c855319f00f623
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Advanced SystemCa ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	450560
Linker Version:	2.25
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/23/2019

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