Valve Steam OLD crashhandler.dll.old

Troubleshooting Crashhandler.dll.old: How To Guide (Free Download)

Last Updated: 12/16/2024
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OLD files such as crashhandler.dll.old are categorized as Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) files. As a Steam Crash Handler Library file, it was created for use in Steam Crash Handler Library by Valve.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for crashhandler.dll.old was on 11/05/2014 inside Steam API v018. According to our records, this release is the only version of this file offered by Valve.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple OLD file troubleshooting, and list of free crashhandler.dll.old downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview


General Information ✻
File Name: crashhandler.dll.old
File Extension: OLD file extension
Description: Steam Crash Handler Library
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Valve Corporation
Software Program: Steam Crash Handler Library
Legal Copyright: Copyright (C) 2010
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x0017
Entry Point: 0x1b64c
Code Size: 273920
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What are crashhandler.dll.old Error Messages?


General crashhandler.dll.old Runtime Errors

crashhandler.dll.old file errors often occur during the startup phase of Steam, but can also occur while the program is running. These types OLD errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Steam is running. Here are some of the most common crashhandler.dll.old runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\crashhandler.dll.old

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most OLD errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your crashhandler.dll.old file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Steam), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, crashhandler.dll.old file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Steam, system crash while loading or saving crashhandler.dll.old, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or 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 crashhandler.dll.old 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 crashhandler.dll.old 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 crashhandler.dll.old error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Steam 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 Steam API v018 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Steam API v018

Valve

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 crashhandler.dll.old 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 crashhandler.dll.old 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 crashhandler.dll.old 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 crashhandler.dll.old file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free crashhandler.dll.old files for every applicable version of Steam. 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 crashhandler.dll.old Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Steam folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\
  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 crashhandler.dll.old 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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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying crashhandler.dll.old to your appropriate Windows system directory. Valve typically does not release Steam OLD 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 crashhandler.dll.old and all other OLD files for Steam. An incorrectly installed OLD file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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Files Related to crashhandler.dll.old


OLD Files Related to crashhandler.dll.old

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
crashhandler.dll.old Steam Crash Handler Library Steam Crash Handler Library (01.00.00.01) 389072 C:\Windows\Prefetch\
Steam.exe.old Steam Client Bootstrapper Steam Client Bootstrapper (01.00.00.01) 3288016 C:\Windows\Prefetch\

Other Files Related to crashhandler.dll.old

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
setupapi.dev.log Log Steam API v018 684126 C:\Windows\inf\
WmiApRpl.h C/C++/Objective-C Header Steam API v018 3444 C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\
api-ms-win-core-synch-... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.18362.1) 13264 C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\bin\cef\cef.win7x64\
EtwRTEventLog-Applicat... Microsoft Event Trace Log Steam API v018 2848 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\
EtwRTEventLog-System.etl Microsoft Event Trace Log Steam API v018 432 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\


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