Apache Friends XAMPP EXE setpmdefault.exe

Setpmdefault.exe Runtime Errors: Download and Troubleshoot

Last Updated: 11/27/2023
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setpmdefault.exe is considered a type of Tool for setting Pegasus Mail as default email client on Windows XP and later file. It is most-commonly used in SetPMDefault developed by Apache Friends. It uses the EXE file extension and is considered a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file.

setpmdefault.exe was first developed on 12/22/2014 for the Windows 10 Operating System in Pegasus Mail 4.7. The latest file update released for XAMPP 5.6.40 was on 03/08/2019 [file version 1.5.3.1].

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

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	setpmdefault.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Tool for setting Pegasus Mail as default email client on Windows XP and later
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Micha's Midnight Manufacture
Software Program:	SetPMDefault
Legal Copyright:	© Michael in der Wiesche 2009 - 2011

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x0000
Entry Point:	0x50968
Code Size:	324608

View Other setpmdefault.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	457 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:12:15 10:26:02+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2011:08:03 12:34:56+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	2.25
Code Size:	324608
Initialized Data Size:	138752
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x50968
OS Version:	5.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	1.5.3.1
Product Version Number:	1.5.3.1
File Flags Mask:	0x0000
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Micha's Midnight Manufacture
File Description:	Tool for setting Pegasus Mail as default email client on Windows XP and later
File Version:	1.5.3.1
Internal Name:	SetPMDefault
Legal Copyright:	© Michael in der Wiesche 2009 - 2011
Product Name:	SetPMDefault
Product Version:	1.5.3.1 / 08-2011

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What are setpmdefault.exe Error Messages?

setpmdefault.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common setpmdefault.exe errors include:

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

System Error

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

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

You can uninstall XAMPP 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 XAMPP 5.6.40 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

XAMPP 5.6.40

Apache Friends

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

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

Windows 10: C:\xampp\MercuryMail\
Windows 10: C:\PMAIL\Programs\
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 setpmdefault.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 setpmdefault.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

XAMPP 5.6.40

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

setpmdefault.exe

1.5.3.1

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	SetPMDefault
Software Version:	1.5.3.1
File Version:	1.5.3.1
File Size:	467648
File Date:	12/15/2019
MD5 Checksum:	2d8330fe5ca49e5dfe37386e743cc004
SHA1 Checksum:	eb5e0b78b6fa7fa323974446c5a338a890bb3f43
SHA256 Checksum:	78290d27e6585633ac17eccfd7375efb325e84f7b4e7c2804798166496e6d9a8
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\xampp\MercuryMail\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	138752
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:	12/15/2019

Pegasus Mail 4.7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

setpmdefault.exe

1.5.3.1

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	SetPMDefault
Software Version:	1.5.3.1
File Version:	1.5.3.1
File Size:	467648
File Date:	12/15/2019
MD5 Checksum:	2d8330fe5ca49e5dfe37386e743cc004
SHA1 Checksum:	eb5e0b78b6fa7fa323974446c5a338a890bb3f43
SHA256 Checksum:	78290d27e6585633ac17eccfd7375efb325e84f7b4e7c2804798166496e6d9a8
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\PMAIL\Programs\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	138752
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:	12/15/2019

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