How to Update, Download, and Fix Wssetup.exe

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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EXE files such as wssetup.exe are categorized as Win32 EXE (Executable application) files. As a Pegasus Mail for Windows Workstation Setup Utility file, it was created for use in XAMPP 5.6.40 by Apache Friends.

wssetup.exe was first developed on 12/22/2014 for the Windows 10 Operating System in Pegasus Mail 4.7. The latest version update [v4.61] for XAMPP was 5.6.40 released on 03/08/2019.

Please continue reading to find your correct wssetup.exe file version download (free), detailed file information, and EXE file troubleshooting instructions.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	wssetup.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Pegasus Mail for Windows Workstation Setup Utility
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	David Harris
Software Program:	XAMPP 5.6.40
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © David Harris, 1993-2011, all rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x0000
Entry Point:	0x1000
Code Size:	53248

View Other wssetup.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	120 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:12:15 10:26:07+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2033:01:03 15:16:24+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	2.25
Code Size:	53248
Initialized Data Size:	20480
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x1000
OS Version:	1.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	4.6.1.0
Product Version Number:	4.6.1.0
File Flags Mask:	0x0000
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Company Name:	David Harris
File Description:	Pegasus Mail for Windows Workstation Setup Utility
File Version:	4.61
Internal Name:	Pegasus Mail for Windows v4.61 Workstation Setup Utility
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © David Harris, 1993-2011, all rights reserved.

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What are wssetup.exe Error Messages?

wssetup.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common wssetup.exe errors include:

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

System Error

The program can’t start because wssetup.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 wssetup.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting wssetup.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using XAMPP 5.6.40. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of David Harris, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of wssetup.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 wssetup.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 wssetup.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 wssetup.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall XAMPP 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 XAMPP 5.6.40 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

XAMPP 5.6.40

Apache Friends

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

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

Windows 10: C:\xampp\MercuryMail\
Windows 10: C:\PMAIL\Programs\
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 wssetup.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 wssetup.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

XAMPP 5.6.40

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

wssetup.exe

4.6.1.0

4.61

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software Version:	4.6.1.0
File Version:	4.61
File Size:	122552
File Date:	12/15/2019
MD5 Checksum:	4fb64aae10cc283d0ad4d8fa1cb04019
SHA1 Checksum:	5890b4adc6bc1c9e56ec99bdb494d780b1aff67f
SHA256 Checksum:	e5b7730daa39dc02a1618c39f249f2ffe5df128a06efbb712fb8e3b7ae840211
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\xampp\MercuryMail\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	20480
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:	12/15/2019

Pegasus Mail 4.7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

wssetup.exe

4.6.1.0

4.61

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software Version:	4.6.1.0
File Version:	4.61
File Size:	122552
File Date:	12/15/2019
MD5 Checksum:	4fb64aae10cc283d0ad4d8fa1cb04019
SHA1 Checksum:	5890b4adc6bc1c9e56ec99bdb494d780b1aff67f
SHA256 Checksum:	e5b7730daa39dc02a1618c39f249f2ffe5df128a06efbb712fb8e3b7ae840211
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\PMAIL\Programs\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	20480
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:	12/15/2019

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setuperr.log	Log	XAMPP 5.6.40	9123	C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
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diagwrn.xml	Extensible Markup Language	XAMPP 5.6.40	44683	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
EtwRTEventLog-System.etl	Microsoft Event Trace Log	XAMPP 5.6.40	840	C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\
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