YahooWidgets.exe Runtime Errors: Download and Troubleshoot

Last Updated: 12/08/2024
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Yahoo! Widgets files, such as YahooWidgets.exe, are considered a type of Win32 EXE (Executable application) file. They are associated with the EXE file extension, developed by Yahoo! for Yahoo! Widgets.

The first version of YahooWidgets.exe for Yahoo! Widgets 4.5.2 was seen on 03/19/2009 in Windows 10. This is not only most recent release from Yahoo!, but it's the only version known in existence.

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

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: YahooWidgets.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: Yahoo! Widgets
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Yahoo! Inc.
Software Program: Yahoo! Widgets
Legal Copyright: Copyright (C) 2004-2008 Yahoo! Inc.
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x200047
Code Size: 2465792


What are YahooWidgets.exe Error Messages?


YahooWidgets.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common YahooWidgets.exe errors include:

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


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

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

You can uninstall Yahoo! Widgets 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 Yahoo! Widgets 4.5.2 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Yahoo! Widgets software.

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

Yahoo! Widgets 4.5.2

Yahoo!

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 YahooWidgets.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 YahooWidgets.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 YahooWidgets.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 YahooWidgets.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free YahooWidgets.exe files for every applicable version of Yahoo! Widgets. 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 YahooWidgets.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Yahoo! Widgets folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Yahoo!\Widgets\
  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 YahooWidgets.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.



Download YahooWidgets.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


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

Windows 10


Files Related to YahooWidgets.exe


EXE Files Related to YahooWidgets.exe

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
uninstall.exe Yahoo! Widgets Setup Yahoo! Widgets 4.5.2 344895 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsof...
InstallRunner.exe Second level installer Konfabulator InstallRunner (1.0.0.1) 323584 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Microsof...
OneDriveUpdaterService... Updater Service Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012) 2487144 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\
SetupHost.exe Modern Setup Host Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.18362.474) 859176 C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\...
GetHelp.exe Windows Executable Yahoo! Widgets 4.5.2 18432 C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\...

Other Files Related to YahooWidgets.exe

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
CBS.log Log Yahoo! Widgets 4.5.2 1146862 C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
setupact.log Log Yahoo! Widgets 4.5.2 1304398 C:\Windows\Panther\NewOs\Panther\
setupapi.dev.log Log Yahoo Toolbar 7.0.5 684126 C:\Windows\inf\
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...
diagwrn.xml Extensible Markup Language Yahoo! Widgets 4.5.2 5718 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\


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