Mike Lin Startup Control Panel EXE StartupCPL.exe

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Last Updated: 11/28/2023
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StartupCPL.exe, also known as a Windows Executable file, was created by Mike Lin for the development of Startup Control Panel 2.8. EXE files fall under under the Win32 EXE (Windows Executable) file type category.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for StartupCPL.exe was on 04/13/2006 inside Startup Control Panel 2.8. This is not only most recent release from Mike Lin, but it's the only version known in existence.

This article discusses complete file details, EXE file troubleshooting instructions for problems with StartupCPL.exe, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	StartupCPL.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
File Type:	Executable Application
Description:	Windows Executable
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program:	Startup Control Panel 2.8
Developer:	Mike Lin
Software:	Startup Control Panel
Software Version:	2.8

File Details
Entry Point:	0x7464
Code Size:	26112

View Other StartupCPL.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	71 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:07 07:16:45+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	1992:06:19 22:22:17+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	2.25
Code Size:	26112
Initialized Data Size:	7680
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x7464
OS Version:	1.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI

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What are StartupCPL.exe Error Messages?

StartupCPL.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common StartupCPL.exe errors include:

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

System Error

The program can’t start because StartupCPL.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 StartupCPL.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting StartupCPL.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Startup Control Panel 2.8. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Mike Lin, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of StartupCPL.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 StartupCPL.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 StartupCPL.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 StartupCPL.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Startup Control Panel 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 Startup Control Panel 2.8 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Startup Control Panel software.

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

Startup Control Panel 2.8

Mike Lin

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\Downloads\StartupCPL\
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 StartupCPL.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 StartupCPL.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

Startup Control Panel 2.8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

StartupCPL.exe

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	72722
File Date:	01/07/2020
MD5 Checksum:	21440967c2d51f85d6931e1123abe289
SHA1 Checksum:	6de2808e80ec4d7d329894f544aec7809634cb44
SHA256 Checksum:	033cf63ebda3df8690b8ce2e4cfda455f67b54a03c136e57142f4f93b1118397
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Users\Tester\Downloads\StartupCPL\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	7680
Linker Version:	2.25
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/07/2020

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Files Related to StartupCPL.exe

EXE Files Related to StartupCPL.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
FileSyncConfig.exe	Microsoft OneDrive Configuration Application	Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012)	364392	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
FileCoAuth.exe	Microsoft OneDriveFile Co-Authoring Executable	Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012)	506728	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
StartupCPL.exe	Windows Executable	Startup Control Panel 2.8	72722	C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.SecHeal...
OneDriveUpdaterService...	Updater Service	Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012)	2487144	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\
OneDrive.exe	Microsoft OneDrive	Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012)	1585000	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\

Other Files Related to StartupCPL.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
SA.DAT	Game Data	Startup Control Panel 2.8	6	C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
setupapi.dev.log	Log	Startup Control Panel 2.8	684846	C:\Windows\inf\
api-ms-win-core-heap-l...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	11112	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
diagerr.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Startup Control Panel 2.8	44109	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
PerfStringBackup.INI	Windows Initialization	Startup Control Panel 2.8	1321920	C:\Windows\System32\

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