VMware VMWare Workstation Player EXE zip.exe

How to Download Zip.exe and Fix EXE Error Messages

Last Updated: 11/27/2023
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Info-ZIP Zip for Win32 console files, such as zip.exe, are considered a type of Win32 EXE (Executable application) file. They are associated with the EXE file extension, developed by VMware for Zip.

The first version of zip.exe was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 10/29/2019 inside Game Maker Studio 2 2.2.4. The newest file release date for VMWare Workstation Player 15.5.1 was 09/19/2019 [version 3.0].

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

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

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

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Info-ZIP
Software Program:	Zip
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © Info-ZIP 1997 - 2008

File Details
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x27512
Code Size:	204800

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File Info	Description
File Size:	299 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:04 08:10:20+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2008:07:12 16:50:41+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	6.0
Code Size:	204800
Initialized Data Size:	409600
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x27512
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	3.0.0.0
Product Version Number:	3.0.0.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
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:	Info-ZIP
File Description:	Info-ZIP Zip for Win32 console
File Version:	3.0
Internal Name:	zip
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © Info-ZIP 1997 - 2008
Product Name:	Zip
Product Version:	3.0

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What are zip.exe Error Messages?

zip.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common zip.exe errors include:

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

System Error

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

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

You can uninstall VMWare Workstation Player 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 VMWare Workstation Player 15.5.1 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall VMWare Workstation Player software.

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

VMWare Workstation Player 15.5.1

VMware

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Quark\QuarkXPress 2019\PDFToolBox\etc\Tpex\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\
Windows 10: C:\Dev-Pas\Bin\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\GameMaker Studio 2\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Player\
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 zip.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 zip.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying zip.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. VMware typically does not release VMWare Workstation 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 zip.exe and all other EXE files for VMWare Workstation 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.

QuarkXPress 9.5.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

zip.exe

3.0.0.0

3.0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Zip
Software Version:	3.0.0.0
File Version:	3.0
File Size:	290816
File Date:	01/10/2020
MD5 Checksum:	79aef4a7acaeb0e979537a4bc3dcc851
SHA1 Checksum:	88449f5743410e68ae2a01a2cbadc0b0e259e470
SHA256 Checksum:	55f975f17ebf1bb19fbfeb82133d8f4d03015a4999cf387a79428d8875f7e491
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Quark\QuarkXPress 2019\PDFToo ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	409600
Linker Version:	6.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/10/2020

VMware Workstation 12.5.5

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

zip.exe

3.0.0.0

3.0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Zip
Software Version:	3.0.0.0
File Version:	3.0
File Size:	306664
File Date:	01/02/2020
MD5 Checksum:	b9675b8eb830d3a082a5f80d99907ed5
SHA1 Checksum:	fd00dcdcbe89904fb9505a00cba670367cd13cf2
SHA256 Checksum:	10f0b41037192c7bd2f1d412c3271e4cdec72f6a06ab0eb5c3a761ebd71162f8
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	409600
Linker Version:	6.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/02/2020

Bloodshed Dev-Pascal 1.9.2

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

zip.exe

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	63488
File Date:	01/01/2020
MD5 Checksum:	b4f6685046084a1471d0ad543d72e9c1
SHA1 Checksum:	7c270af584a49302ad90db8d2bd055241436243f
SHA256 Checksum:	5b4cea94507d4e1e6849b7512a3393bd74ccb9dbdaa372a6622733e604edc809
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Dev-Pas\Bin\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	4096
Linker Version:	6.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/01/2020

Game Maker Studio 2 2.2.4

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

zip.exe

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	135168
File Date:	11/28/2019
MD5 Checksum:	83af340778e7c353b9a2d2a788c3a13a
SHA1 Checksum:	55c5a72010291fca2275ccfb5b497dd0bac11a60
SHA256 Checksum:	e9929598c98359773b7c51e3c4461d0f99b1703790ff775aee3c63a9a9a74ca8
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\GameMaker Studio 2\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	348160
Linker Version:	7.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/28/2019

VMWare Workstation Player 15.5.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

zip.exe

3.0.0.0

3.0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Zip
Software Version:	3.0.0.0
File Version:	3.0
File Size:	306608
File Date:	02/04/2020
MD5 Checksum:	8d4402cd191c0b2b71fb7fae985f13a4
SHA1 Checksum:	2d19d1883e80be20ea688587882bca9ccd358169
SHA256 Checksum:	7a136f69f7c006d01e8659dc1ade6afc504363d8733fe665d8a07ceb05ec0e61
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Player\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	409600
Linker Version:	6.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	02/04/2020

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