Wperl.exe: How to Fix, Download, and Update

Last Updated: 11/26/2024
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The development of ActivePerl by ActiveState prompted the latest creation of wperl.exe. It is also known as a Perl Command Line Interpreter file (file extension EXE), which is classified as a type of Win64 EXE (Executable application) file.

The initial introduction of wperl.exe released in XAMPP 5.6.40 was for Windows 10 on 03/08/2019. On 08/15/2019, version 5,26,3,0000 was released for ActivePerl 5.28.1.

This article discusses complete file details, EXE file troubleshooting instructions for problems with wperl.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:	wperl.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Perl Command Line Interpreter
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:	ActiveState
Software Program:	ActivePerl
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 1987-2017, Larry Wall, Binary build by ActiveState, http://www.ActiveState.com

File Details
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x14e0
Code Size:	26624

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File Info	Description
File Size:	162 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:12:28 16:35:30+00:00
File Type:	Win64 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
Time Stamp:	2019:11:12 19:43:37+00:00
PE Type:	PE32+
Linker Version:	2.23
Code Size:	26624
Initialized Data Size:	129024
Uninitialized Data Size:	5120
Entry Point:	0x14e0
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.2
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	5.26.3.0
Product Version Number:	5.26.3.0
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:	Windows, Latin1
Company Name:	ActiveState
File Description:	Perl Command Line Interpreter
File Version:	5,26,3,0000
Internal Name:	perl.exe
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 1987-2017, Larry Wall, Binary build by ActiveState, http://www.ActiveState.com
Product Name:	ActivePerl
Product Version:	Build 0000 [432e1938]
Legal Trademarks:

^✻ Portions of file data provided by Exiftool (Phil Harvey) distributed under the Perl Artistic License.

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What are wperl.exe Error Messages?

wperl.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common wperl.exe errors include:

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

System Error

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

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

You can uninstall ActivePerl 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 ActivePerl 5.28.1 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

ActivePerl 5.28.1

ActiveState

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Perl64\bin\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2019b\sys\perl\win32\bin\
Windows 10: C:\xampp\perl\bin\
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 wperl.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 wperl.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

ActivePerl 5.28.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

wperl.exe

5.26.3.0

5,26,3,0000

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	ActivePerl
Software Version:	5.26.3.0
File Version:	5,26,3,0000
File Size:	165400
File Date:	12/28/2019
MD5 Checksum:	49b15fd7963c7f38cc1127af07bb1232
SHA1 Checksum:	c5370a414fc06b79a1e0deef80c0d1d1357536b9
SHA256 Checksum:	5555954de82b9f831baccba8c0807ab0498a5c01d12a19d4de3ba7c722f6ac53
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Perl64\bin\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	129024
Linker Version:	2.23
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.2
File Modification Date/Time:	12/28/2019

MATLAB R2009a

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

wperl.exe

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	12800
File Date:	12/18/2019
MD5 Checksum:	f72e175bf7062eb28d0402b12fb03977
SHA1 Checksum:	a22042984a3b953fc637afd041aba8a03fa591f1
SHA256 Checksum:	6320940154ea7eb0798d5796ebe87c0625900274e2b7fe076299eae220bd6504
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2019b\sys\perl\win32\bin\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	8704
Linker Version:	14.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	12/18/2019

XAMPP 5.6.40

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

wperl.exe

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	39424
File Date:	12/15/2019
MD5 Checksum:	7eb498d3a129e4f0ebdf158f56041e40
SHA1 Checksum:	2acb6b79d18e814b1ba1f7188af3f3d36cac988d
SHA256 Checksum:	74a0806c2323bfeb1d4c68d05455a99ad527d5f508ff44f579d3968b6ed1f216
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\xampp\perl\bin\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	30720
Linker Version:	2.22
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.2
File Modification Date/Time:	12/15/2019

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Files Related to wperl.exe

EXE Files Related to wperl.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
Solitaire.exe	Windows Executable	ActivePerl 5.28.1	17078784	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
FileSyncHelper.exe	Microsoft OneDriveFileSyncHelper	Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012)	2133352	C:\Users\Bill\AppData\Local\
FileSyncConfig.exe	Microsoft OneDrive Configuration Application	Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012)	364392	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
MpSigStub.exe	Microsoft Malware Protection Signature Update Stub	Microsoft Malware Protection (1.1.16500.1)	748816	C:\Windows\inf\
FileCoAuth.exe	Microsoft OneDriveFile Co-Authoring Executable	Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012)	506728	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\

Other Files Related to wperl.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
setupact.log	Log	ActivePerl 5.28.1	62521	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
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...
MAPPING1.MAP	Quake Engine Map	ActivePerl 5.28.1	79100	C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Repository\
api-ms-win-core-namedp...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	11112	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
api-ms-win-core-util-l...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	11112	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...

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