3 Steps to Download and Fix WpfLoader.exe Errors

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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WpfLoader.exe uses the EXE file extension, which is more specifically known as a WpfLoader file. It is classified as a Win64 EXE (Executable application) file, created for WpfLoader by Corel.

The first version of WpfLoader.exe for PaintShop Pro 2020 was seen on 08/08/2019 in Windows 10. According to our records, this release is the only version of this file offered by Corel.

In this article, you will find detailed WpfLoader.exe information, a EXE file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview

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

Developer and Software Information
Software Program:	WpfLoader
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 2015
Developer:	Corel
Software:	PaintShop Pro
Software Version:	2020

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	Neutral
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x0000
Code Size:	6144
Assembly Version:	1.0.0.0

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File Info	Description
File Size:	15 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:10:09 14:14:22+00:00
File Type:	Win64 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
Time Stamp:	2015:05:14 06:48:48+00:00
PE Type:	PE32+
Linker Version:	11.0
Code Size:	6144
Initialized Data Size:	1536
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x0000
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	1.0.0.0
Product Version Number:	1.0.0.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	Neutral
Character Set:	Unicode
File Description:	WpfLoader
File Version:	1.0.0.0
Internal Name:	WpfLoader.exe
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 2015
Product Name:	WpfLoader
Product Version:	1.0.0.0

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What are WpfLoader.exe Error Messages?

WpfLoader.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common WpfLoader.exe errors include:

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

System Error

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

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

You can uninstall PaintShop Pro 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 PaintShop Pro 2020 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

PaintShop Pro 2020

Corel

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel PaintShop Pro 2020 (64-bit)\
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 WpfLoader.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 WpfLoader.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

PaintShop Pro 2020

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

WpfLoader.exe

1.0.0.0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	WpfLoader
Software Version:	1.0.0.0
File Version:	1.0.0.0
File Size:	15224
File Date:	10/09/2019
MD5 Checksum:	6fa3cdbecf5d03ddd48bb8a687d61535
SHA1 Checksum:	b8bd34235aea41963989805cde7db2638ce69e0a
SHA256 Checksum:	59abbe720799895f0cdd2cf5584e35b62f50840a01d5a0aaf913e8a26d0d1c06
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel PaintShop Pro 202 ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	1536
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/09/2019

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Files Related to WpfLoader.exe

EXE Files Related to WpfLoader.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
wininst-8.0.exe	Windows Executable	PaintShop Pro 2020	68472	C:\Windows\System32\
WpfLoader.exe	WpfLoader	WpfLoader (1.0.0.0)	15224	C:\Program Files\PDFCreator\
Corel PaintShop Merge.exe	Corel PaintShop Merge 2020 (64-bit)	Corel PaintShop Pro (22.0)	4883320	C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\
CrashReport.exe	Corel Crash Report	Corel PaintShop Pro (22.0)	82296	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
OneDrive.exe	Microsoft OneDrive	Microsoft OneDrive (19.152.0927.0012)	1592440	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\

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File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
CBS.log	Log	PaintShop Pro 2020	891431	C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
setupact.log	Log	Corel WinDVD 11	24622	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
setupapi.dev.log	Log	Corel VideoStudio Pro 2019	684126	C:\Windows\inf\
WmiApRpl.ini	Windows Initialization	Corel VideoStudio Pro 2019	29736	C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\
WmiApRpl.h	C/C++/Objective-C Header	Corel VideoStudio Pro 2019	3444	C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\

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