How to Download WindowsUpdateBox.exe and Fix Runtime Error Messages

Last Updated: 11/28/2024
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Windows 10 Setup files such as WindowsUpdateBox.exe utilize the EXE file extension. This file is considered a Win64 EXE (Executable application) file, and was first created by Apple for the Microsoft® Windows® Operating System software package.

WindowsUpdateBox.exe was initially released with CCleaner 5.61.7392 on 08/20/2019 for the Windows 10 Operating System. The latest file update released for Apple QuickTime Player 7.7.9 was on 01/07/2016 [file version 10.0.17134.1 (rs4_release.180410-1804)].

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

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: WindowsUpdateBox.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: Windows 10 Setup
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Software Program: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Legal Copyright: © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x63d90
Code Size: 412160


What are WindowsUpdateBox.exe Error Messages?


WindowsUpdateBox.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common WindowsUpdateBox.exe errors include:

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


The program can’t start because WindowsUpdateBox.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 WindowsUpdateBox.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting WindowsUpdateBox.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Microsoft® Windows® 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 WindowsUpdateBox.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.



How to Fix WindowsUpdateBox.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 WindowsUpdateBox.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 WindowsUpdateBox.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Apple QuickTime Player 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 Apple QuickTime Player 7.7.9 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Apple QuickTime Player software.

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

Apple QuickTime Player 7.7.9

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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 WindowsUpdateBox.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 WindowsUpdateBox.exe error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your WindowsUpdateBox.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 WindowsUpdateBox.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free WindowsUpdateBox.exe files for every applicable version of Apple QuickTime Player. 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 WindowsUpdateBox.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Apple QuickTime Player folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\43a2009f21b65098e4846a2ef43406e7\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\43a2009f21b65098e4846a2ef43406e7\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\43a2009f21b65098e4846a2ef43406e7\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\43a2009f21b65098e4846a2ef43406e7\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\43a2009f21b65098e4846a2ef43406e7\
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    Windows 10: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\43a2009f21b65098e4846a2ef43406e7\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\43a2009f21b65098e4846a2ef43406e7\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\43a2009f21b65098e4846a2ef43406e7\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\43a2009f21b65098e4846a2ef43406e7\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\43a2009f21b65098e4846a2ef43406e7\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\80b2677d6e15a2a206625bb25a7124fe\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\43a2009f21b65098e4846a2ef43406e7\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\43a2009f21b65098e4846a2ef43406e7\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\43a2009f21b65098e4846a2ef43406e7\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\43a2009f21b65098e4846a2ef43406e7\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\43a2009f21b65098e4846a2ef43406e7\
  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 WindowsUpdateBox.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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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying WindowsUpdateBox.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Apple typically does not release Apple QuickTime Player 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 WindowsUpdateBox.exe and all other EXE files for Apple QuickTime Player. 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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EXE Files Related to WindowsUpdateBox.exe

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
WebKit2WebProcess.exe WebKit2WebProcess.exe Apple QuickTime Player 7.7.9 14664 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.ZuneMusi...
QuickTimeInstaller.exe QuickTime Installer QuickTime (7.79.80.95) 41896256 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
wuauclt.exe Windows Update Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.16299.98) 48112 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
OneDriveUpdaterService... Updater Service Microsoft OneDrive (19.152.0801.0009) 2489976 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\
plutil.exe defaults plutil (1,830,11,0) 20808 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.GetHelp_...

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setupact.log Log Apple QuickTime Player 7.7.9 2027260 C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
setupapi.dev.log Log Apple iTunes 12.10.1.4 684126 C:\Windows\inf\
WmiApRpl.ini Windows Initialization Apple iTunes 12.10.1.4 29736 C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\


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