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How to Download and Fix TrueCrypt Format.exe Errors

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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TrueCrypt Format.exe, also known as a TrueCrypt Format file, was created by TrueCrypt for the development of TrueCrypt. EXE files fall under under the Win32 EXE (Executable application) file type category.

The initial introduction of TrueCrypt Format.exe released in TrueCrypt 7.2 was for Windows 10 on 07/03/2014. This file marks the latest update from TrueCrypt, according to our records.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple EXE file troubleshooting, and list of free TrueCrypt Format.exe downloads for each available file version.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	TrueCrypt Format.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	TrueCrypt Format
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	TrueCrypt Foundation
Software Program:	TrueCrypt
Developer:	TrueCrypt
Software:	TrueCrypt
Software Version:	7.2

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x0017
Entry Point:	0x6b179
Code Size:	556032

View Other TrueCrypt Format.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	1542 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:12:13 16:52:59+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2014:05:27 00:39:24+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	9.0
Code Size:	556032
Initialized Data Size:	1014272
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x6b179
OS Version:	5.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	7.2.0.0
Product Version Number:	7.2.0.0
File Flags Mask:	0x0017
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	TrueCrypt Foundation
File Description:	TrueCrypt Format
File Version:	7.2
Product Name:	TrueCrypt
Product Version:	7.2
Legal Trademarks:	TrueCrypt

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What are TrueCrypt Format.exe Error Messages?

TrueCrypt Format.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common TrueCrypt Format.exe errors include:

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

System Error

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

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

You can uninstall TrueCrypt 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 TrueCrypt 7.2 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

TrueCrypt 7.2

TrueCrypt

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\TrueCrypt\
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 TrueCrypt Format.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 TrueCrypt Format.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

TrueCrypt 7.2

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

TrueCrypt Format.exe

7.2.0.0

7.2

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	TrueCrypt
Software Version:	7.2.0.0
File Version:	7.2
File Size:	1578936
File Date:	12/13/2019
MD5 Checksum:	51d129cf6022789d63695255169d138b
SHA1 Checksum:	ac1837009a8b2933b547e63ce8af20ed57ec251d
SHA256 Checksum:	2de6da4d56c05d7dd519f9a06b85a6b7be1ce4b16048041c9fb54cf8dfc93cdd
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\TrueCrypt\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	1014272
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	12/13/2019

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