How to Update, Download, and Fix ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf, also known as a Private file, was created by Mail.Ru for the development of ICQ 10.0.12262. PF files fall under under the Archive (Private) file type category.

The initial introduction of ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf released in ICQ 10.0.12262 was for Windows 10 on 11/23/2017. This file release marks the latest and most updated version from Mail.Ru.

Please continue reading to find your correct ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf file version download (free), detailed file information, and PF file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf
File Extension: PF file extension
File Type: Archive
Description: Private
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: ICQ 10.0.12262
Developer: Mail.Ru
Software: ICQ
Software Version: 10.0.12262
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 30802
Oldest File Date: 10/02/2019
Latest File Date: 10/02/2019


What are ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf Error Messages?


General ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf Runtime Errors

ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf file errors often occur during the startup phase of ICQ, but can also occur while the program is running. These types PF errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while ICQ is running. Here are some of the most common ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Windows\Prefetch\ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf

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


Most PF errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with ICQ), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading ICQ, system crash while loading or saving ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf, 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.



How to Fix ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf 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 ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf 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 ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall ICQ 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 ICQ 10.0.12262 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

ICQ 10.0.12262

Mail.Ru

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 ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf 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 ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf 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 ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf 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 ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf files for every applicable version of ICQ. 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 ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate ICQ folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\Prefetch\
  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 ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf 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 ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf to your appropriate Windows system directory. Mail.Ru typically does not release ICQ PF 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 ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf and all other PF files for ICQ. An incorrectly installed PF file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


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PF Files Related to ICQ.EXE-08B33FAE.pf

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
BACKGROUNDTRANSFERHOST... Private ICQ 10.0.12262 18338 C:\Windows\Temp\55917717-07A7-4160-A14D-9EFDCEA...
RUNTIMEBROKER.EXE-3D9E... Private ICQ 10.0.12262 10487 C:\Windows\Temp\A2F8E768-8515-4D78-862E-7A682CF...
MPSIGSTUB.EXE-7C60A359.pf Private ICQ build 3916 38723 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\
DLLHOST.EXE-B0088BBB.pf Private ICQ build 3916 6209 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\
BACKGROUNDTASKHOST.EXE... Private ICQ build 3916 34464 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\

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File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
CBS.log Log ICQ build 3916 9889512 C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
CBS.log Log ICQ 10.0.12262 9398978 C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
SA.DAT Game Data ICQ 10.0.12262 6 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
api-ms-win-core-profil... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 17528 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
api-ms-win-core-heap-l... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 18040 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...


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