TDK Mediactive World Racing 2 demo EXE protect.exe

Download and Repair Protect.exe Issues

Last Updated: 11/27/2024
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protect.exe, also known as a StarForce Copy Protection GUI Application file, was created by TDK Mediactive for the development of World Racing 2. EXE files fall under under the Win32 EXE (Dynamic link library) file type category.

protect.exe was first developed on 09/29/2005 for the Windows 10 Operating System in World Racing 2 demo demo. This file version is latest update offered from TDK Mediactive, according to our records.

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

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File Overview


General Information ✻
File Name: protect.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: StarForce Copy Protection GUI Application
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Synetic
Software Program: World Racing 2
Legal Copyright: (c) Protection Technology, 2000-2005
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Latin1
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: Pre-release
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x20fc3
Code Size: 200704
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What are protect.exe Error Messages?


protect.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are World Racing 2 demo errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when protect.exe is attempted to be loaded either when World Racing 2 demo is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using World Racing 2 demo.

In most cases, protect.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these protect.exe error messages mean that World Racing 2 demo was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, World Racing 2 demo will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common protect.exe errors include:

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


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

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

You can uninstall World Racing 2 demo 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 World Racing 2 demo demo and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall World Racing 2 demo software.

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

World Racing 2 demo demo

TDK Mediactive

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 protect.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 protect.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 protect.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 protect.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free protect.exe files for every applicable version of World Racing 2 demo. 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 protect.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate World Racing 2 demo folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Playlogic\World Racing 2 Demo\
  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 protect.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 protect.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying protect.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. TDK Mediactive typically does not release World Racing 2 demo 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 protect.exe and all other EXE files for World Racing 2 demo. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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Files Related to protect.exe


EXE Files Related to protect.exe

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
OneDriveUpdaterService... Updater Service Microsoft OneDrive (19.222.1110.0006) 2485096 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\
IDriver2.exe InstallDriver Module InstallDriver Module (8.00) 647168 C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office1...
OneDriveSetup.exe Microsoft OneDrive (32 bit) Setup Microsoft OneDrive (19.222.1110.0006) 35299688 C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\
WR2_Setup.exe World Racing 2 Setup SYNETIC World Racing 2 (2, 0, 0, 2) 57344 C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\vf...
IDriver.exe InstallDriver Module InstallDriver Module (8.00) 647168 C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\PROOF\

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File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
diagwrn.xml Extensible Markup Language World Racing 2 demo demo 5718 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
diagerr.xml Extensible Markup Language World Racing 2 demo demo 44109 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
api-ms-win-core-synch-... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 13160 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
PerfStringBackup.INI Windows Initialization World Racing 2 demo demo 1321920 C:\Windows\System32\
api-ms-win-core-handle... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 11112 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...


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