Bungie Halo: Combat Evolved EXE Shfolder.exe

Shfolder.exe - Download and Fix EXE Errors

Last Updated: 11/27/2023
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The development of Microsoft(R) Windows (R) 2000 Operating System by Bungie prompted the latest creation of Shfolder.exe. It is also known as a Win32 Cabinet Self-Extractor file (file extension EXE), which is classified as a type of Win32 EXE (Executable application) file.

Shfolder.exe was initially released with Halo: Combat Evolved (not specified) on 10/17/2003 for the Windows 10 Operating System. The most recent release for Halo: Combat Evolved (Unspecified) launched on 06/01/2004 [version 5.50.4027.300 release].

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

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	Shfolder.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Win32 Cabinet Self-Extractor
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(R) Windows (R) 2000 Operating System
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1981-1999

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x2784
Code Size:	33792

View Other Shfolder.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	115 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:11:01 19:36:22+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	1999:12:03 14:07:59+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	5.12
Code Size:	33792
Initialized Data Size:	76288
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x2784
OS Version:	5.0
Image Version:	5.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	5.50.4027.300
Product Version Number:	5.50.4027.300
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:	Win32 Cabinet Self-Extractor
File Version:	5.50.4027.300
Internal Name:	Wextract
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (C) Microsoft Corp. 1981-1999
Product Name:	Microsoft(R) Windows (R) 2000 Operating System
Product Version:	5.50.4027.300

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What are Shfolder.exe Error Messages?

Shfolder.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common Shfolder.exe errors include:

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

System Error

The program can’t start because Shfolder.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 Shfolder.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting Shfolder.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Microsoft(R) Windows (R) 2000 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 Shfolder.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 Shfolder.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 Shfolder.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 Shfolder.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Halo: Combat Evolved 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 Halo: Combat Evolved (Unspecified) and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Halo: Combat Evolved software.

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

Halo: Combat Evolved (Unspecified)

Bungie

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Halo Custom Edition\redist\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Halo Trial\redist\
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 Shfolder.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 Shfolder.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

Halo: Combat Evolved (Unspecified)

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

Shfolder.exe

5.50.4027.300

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft(R) Windows (R) 2000 Operating System
Software Version:	5.50.4027.300
File Version:	5.50.4027.300
File Size:	117288
File Date:	11/01/2019
MD5 Checksum:	ed7f78288f3781e9fc5090dc1a50a267
SHA1 Checksum:	cda4bdbd0fc32433927829685cbfe1673de96556
SHA256 Checksum:	6cfa43d7bda513d2a427276f3ce4c28e5c220bcbdd348dd8074ae6f8cabcd940
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Halo Cu ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	5.0
Initialized Data Size:	76288
Linker Version:	5.12
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/01/2019

Halo: Combat Evolved (not specified)

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

Shfolder.exe

5.50.4027.300

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft(R) Windows (R) 2000 Operating System
Software Version:	5.50.4027.300
File Version:	5.50.4027.300
File Size:	117288
File Date:	11/01/2019
MD5 Checksum:	ed7f78288f3781e9fc5090dc1a50a267
SHA1 Checksum:	cda4bdbd0fc32433927829685cbfe1673de96556
SHA256 Checksum:	6cfa43d7bda513d2a427276f3ce4c28e5c220bcbdd348dd8074ae6f8cabcd940
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Halo Tr ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	5.0
Initialized Data Size:	76288
Linker Version:	5.12
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/01/2019

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Files Related to Shfolder.exe

EXE Files Related to Shfolder.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
instmsiw.exe	Installer for the Windows Installer	Windows Installer - Unicode (2.0.2600.2)	1822848	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
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GSArcade.exe	GameSpy Arcade Install	Halo: Combat Evolved (Unspecified)	5312429	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
Uninstal.exe	Microsoft Games AutoRun/Setup	Microsoft Games Setup (1.1.0.818)	577536	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\...

Other Files Related to Shfolder.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
diagwrn.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Halo: Combat Evolved (not specified)	5718	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
diagerr.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Halo: Combat Evolved (not specified)	5718	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
diagerr.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Halo: Combat Evolved (Unspecified)	44109	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
api-ms-win-core-memory...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	18752	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
EtwRTEventLog-Applicat...	Microsoft Event Trace Log	Halo: Combat Evolved (Unspecified)	12608	C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\

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