dw20.exe - How to Fix? Download Now

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing dw20.exe files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent dw20.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

dw20.exe file Microsoft Application Error Reporting. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of dw20.exe related errors on your device. You can also download dw20.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 8

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download dw20.exe

4.1 List of dw20.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	dw20.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Microsoft Application Error Reporting

Software
Program	Microsoft Application Error Reporting
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© 2010 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Windows, Latin1
Language cod	Neutral

Most common dw20.exe file related problems

There are various types of errors related to dw20.exe file. dw20.exe file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to dw20.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

dw20.exe is corrupted
dw20.exe cannot be located
Runtime Error - dw20.exe
dw20.exe file error
dw20.exe file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register dw20.exe file:
dw20.exe file could not be loaded
dw20.exe file doesn't exist

dw20.exe

Application could not be started because dw20.exe file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to dw20.exe can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing dw20.exe file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix dw20.exe errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

dw20.exe file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with dw20.exe file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to dw20.exe file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of dw20.exe or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to dw20.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the dw20.exe file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the dw20.exe file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the dw20.exe file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace dw20.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace dw20.exe file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded dw20.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of dw20.exe file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\DW\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---
Windows 8: ---

If the steps did not solve your dw20.exe file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename dw20.exe

System Windows 10

File size 840400 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	b27e7d8d028689d46b18d9b2ff6fce2b
	SHA1	c17480a6bd83cd8823b36f7ca6a5f46ee7ac7a4e
	SHA256	3f0be2bf92014c7ffc317de9716cc9b9e16081223dd044922c8ee0e427f5d884
	CRC32	aed7f190
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\DW\

Filename dw20.exe

System Windows 7

File size 838536 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	a41e524f8d45f0074fd07805ff0c9b12
	SHA1	948deacf95a60c3fdf17e0e4db1931a6f3fc5d38
	SHA256	082329648337e5ba7377fed9d8a178809f37eecb8d795b93cca4ec07d8640ff7
	CRC32	afc1c124
	Example file location	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\

Filename dw20.exe

System Windows 7

File size 33096 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	6c52313aa302c80110d7b55cc84bbe6b
	SHA1	507d85aece9497ef509bd73558b01269cdfcdcc7
	SHA256	335425084f13917b210d6fa66cd16da07685194e56a391fbb3a33a34aecd9a90
	CRC32	adaad993
	Example file location	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\

Filename dw20.exe

System Windows 7

File size 42824 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	fb8071ee5d544401b4b81d8e8c748518
	SHA1	043eacb4a1fa20e42752203304cb43669de831b0
	SHA256	f4d775bbfbb6dde563f208ea07aa28183891017f05f459aa3432bf0a05c63b11
	CRC32	444ba69e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\

Filename dw20.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 813384 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	c6d0721e9156eb2a40a04bb38be0b2a5
	SHA1	d0a3fcb3ad9f227a02d30abb767883b42fecc3a7
	SHA256	2435e1e50c097608e6157efb1036946cfdd02d86728e8e00a02b207bee36e60d
	CRC32	cc4869a8
	Example file location	---

Filename dw20.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 42824 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	a5b061ad285cf37055dd3f2cc1fe89cd
	SHA1	c1ca2a1ee2a5b52a7aabacf613d6a37ef2c655f4
	SHA256	b3a0c4093e2956ee99bd27005ea687e4fe5a5a02aee386596399b4067182a9ee
	CRC32	fc5c219f
	Example file location	---

Filename dw20.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 33080 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	efc5328c35a80654172ece2e74930768
	SHA1	ca730f4f930547e4d9dd39693087df7865293029
	SHA256	93a15152004e41b0feb8d09f1cc16b90cd36e298e2c2349e144a4aa3b055a437
	CRC32	71788b85
	Example file location	---

Filename dw20.exe

System Windows XP

File size 620088 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	9fd3aaff540394bdd9d196010b3f26ae
	SHA1	f646a0e40ae391521a5cf5afe8cb5cf5047d9964
	SHA256	46b9903658fd5468577dcd43b97807169e2e683d7370155ac20b8fc179538732
	CRC32	6ab647a1
	Example file location	---

Filename dw20.exe

System Windows 8

File size 840400 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	b27e7d8d028689d46b18d9b2ff6fce2b
	SHA1	c17480a6bd83cd8823b36f7ca6a5f46ee7ac7a4e
	SHA256	3f0be2bf92014c7ffc317de9716cc9b9e16081223dd044922c8ee0e427f5d884
	CRC32	aed7f190
	Example file location	---