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ie4uinit.exe Informations - Download and Fix

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing ie4uinit.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 ie4uinit.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

ie4uinit.exe file IE Per-User Initialization Utility. 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 ie4uinit.exe related errors on your device. You can also download ie4uinit.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

For Windows Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

File info

General information
Filename ie4uinit.exe
File extension EXE
Description IE Per-User Initialization Utility
Software
Program Internet Explorer
Author Microsoft Corporation
Details
MIME type application/octet-stream
File type Executable application
System Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set Unicode
Language cod English (U.S.)
ie4uinit.exe

There are various types of errors related to ie4uinit.exe file. ie4uinit.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 ie4uinit.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

  • ie4uinit.exe is corrupted
  • ie4uinit.exe cannot be located
  • Runtime Error - ie4uinit.exe
  • ie4uinit.exe file error
  • ie4uinit.exe file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
  • cannot register ie4uinit.exe file:
  • ie4uinit.exe file could not be loaded
  • ie4uinit.exe file doesn't exist

ie4uinit.exe

Error

Application could not be started because ie4uinit.exe file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

OK

Problems related to ie4uinit.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 ie4uinit.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.

ie4uinit.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

Virus Scan

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with ie4uinit.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.

Windows Update

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to ie4uinit.exe file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "Windows Update" in the search field
  3. Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
  4. Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
  5. 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 ie4uinit.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

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 ie4uinit.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the ie4uinit.exe file with properly working version. To use the tool:

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

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Windows Recovery

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the ie4uinit.exe file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

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

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the ie4uinit.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 ie4uinit.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace ie4uinit.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 ie4uinit.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of ie4uinit.exe file example directory paths.

  • Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
  • Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
  • Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
  • Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
  • Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
  • Windows Vista: ---
  • Windows Vista: ---
  • Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your ie4uinit.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 ie4uinit.exe
System Windows 10
File size 187904 bytes
Date 2017-03-18
File details
MD5 c48706d0fc2c053c16cdcbaa80848359
SHA1 5d2bf937a3a91291ae1d68a10b41b01f1b68a506
SHA256 6135f6e406db6d2a1c535278da7338ae686a79c6a3be1592fd2c7ca77df2b01b
CRC32 95df9f30
Example file location C:\Windows\System32\
Filename ie4uinit.exe
System Windows 8.1
File size 683008 bytes
Date 2014-11-21
File details
MD5 3818c023f4462477662194349db8d84c
SHA1 521ccb3d4d807cd38d5cb2e62722531fd4aa6e0b
SHA256 d3227a332a8c548edbf5798247c77bb8d3983fb0d0cd840e8191467805e6abbb
CRC32 0cbb35ce
Example file location C:\Windows\System32\
Filename ie4uinit.exe
System Windows 8
File size 40448 bytes
Date 2012-07-26
File details
MD5 a84e5315a7b23d7d4f63ae1b533b62be
SHA1 5817546133d013b8b32834e3334c53ae7d8a47df
SHA256 d7464802e7d2f4358c5b937fb7c20b2de339203e5d4b9baa2e1b4cd260ca5e88
CRC32 b410c0ab
Example file location 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Filename ie4uinit.exe
System Windows 7
File size 176128 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 0ee3bd34729c40bd0853825753acb319
SHA1 d964ef0085db54476c1a41a281d251592e7a02bb
SHA256 c209e56688588601d947c061446e194ac1a79b9dd0ad38510d0fb9ca200481dd
CRC32 b63f8bdd
Example file location C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Filename ie4uinit.exe
System Windows 7
File size 73728 bytes
Date 2009-07-14
File details
MD5 6d220604aa4240303dd8deaeab428377
SHA1 bf7e607621a6703254f8a21be15ba1ceb832f61a
SHA256 0ac013cfa8f8040017969b3110bbd3b9a4827e0dfc4be65f334f607248df9550
CRC32 f6bfe293
Example file location C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Filename ie4uinit.exe
System Windows Vista
File size 70656 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 08cce3147b94f07c0e08ad990815de5b
SHA1 0b7bf1c5fb301f5e407ac28b7a838e4ee96eecf9
SHA256 9aba6941f0f474eca9522688e255ff65b0cdd71bb58721a58dd617f6ac47ff41
CRC32 7b31ec91
Example file location ---
Filename ie4uinit.exe
System Windows Vista
File size 84992 bytes
Date 2008-01-21
File details
MD5 7d503e7e07d3397a7d1c6727f77060bf
SHA1 386975cfcb1e15a530852cc029a1fd6a5dc4d213
SHA256 881c885def5ef08644d9c54dd20748f79be2adc4c6135746ce6c71af66b2c672
CRC32 b0f08652
Example file location ---
Filename ie4uinit.exe
System Windows XP
File size 34304 bytes
Date 2008-04-14
File details
MD5 550f769be81998626d0343f0456be843
SHA1 469e586e988d0a5eb0ca35c26097e26aae9f7f9a
SHA256 e969e4eaf6cb170992b5bfb7933ee3eb0b98b9dde7cb02731020b3c7c86d8430
CRC32 600edb1a
Example file location ---