How to Download and Fix IMESEARCH.EXE?

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

IMESEARCH.EXE file IME search module. 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 IMESEARCH.EXE related errors on your device. You can also download IMESEARCH.EXE file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8

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Fix IMESEARCH.EXE errors

1 Information about IMESEARCH.EXE file
2 Errors related to IMESEARCH.EXE file
3 How to fix IMESEARCH.EXE related errors?

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

4 Download IMESEARCH.EXE

4.1 List of IMESEARCH.EXE file versions

File info

General information
Filename	IMESEARCH.EXE
File extension	EXE
Description	IME search module

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	Neutral

Most common IMESEARCH.EXE file related problems

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

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

IMESEARCH.EXE

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

Problems related to IMESEARCH.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 IMESEARCH.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 IMESEARCH.EXE errors in just few steps?

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

IMESEARCH.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 IMESEARCH.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 IMESEARCH.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 IMESEARCH.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 IMESEARCH.EXE file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the IMESEARCH.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 IMESEARCH.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 IMESEARCH.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 IMESEARCH.EXE file

The last solution is to manually download and replace IMESEARCH.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 IMESEARCH.EXE file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\IME\shared\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\IME\shared\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\IME\shared\

If the steps did not solve your IMESEARCH.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 IMESEARCH.EXE

System Windows 10

File size 150016 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	fcfd0d97b040cc428f30c0e8acd67b61
	SHA1	9f34aba2067d2e26b21646d9ef84a4d99aa91b04
	SHA256	d6da4051ecb452a5fe50c0be465767c63c7b805a66b0890335c6e4ad12a04e72
	CRC32	64a05f0c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\IME\shared\

Filename IMESEARCH.EXE

System Windows 8.1

File size 126976 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	4238cbe22da0ffb3026a2279174f6cfb
	SHA1	e03dda987f5f54c84651c4b34b1c1498bb4f854c
	SHA256	1eb8c11d1201a3fefc6ca4e5fe9dba9dbee93dd05cee352cad7b895f96712cff
	CRC32	6fccc580
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\IME\shared\

Filename IMESEARCH.EXE

System Windows 8

File size 125952 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	e139710caf07dc013ed965b31eebd61f
	SHA1	a6f5ce3c3e47d2d748fb181ce9f1fd3df42f56dd
	SHA256	22b85aefe83faab5ca6e569fc96d782cf218fbca28b2b8ae0e925867f86c17dd
	CRC32	ae5cbccd
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\IME\shared\