Corel PaintShop Pro EXE Corel PaintShop Merge.exe

3 Steps to Download and Fix Corel PaintShop Merge.exe Errors

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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Corel PaintShop Merge 2020 (64-bit) files such as Corel PaintShop Merge.exe utilize the EXE file extension. This file is considered a Win64 EXE (Executable application) file, and was first created by Corel for the Corel PaintShop Pro software package.

Corel PaintShop Merge.exe was first developed on 08/08/2019 for the Windows 10 Operating System in PaintShop Pro 2020. This file version is latest update offered from Corel, according to our records.

Please continue reading to find your correct Corel PaintShop Merge.exe file version download (free), detailed file information, and EXE file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	Corel PaintShop Merge.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Corel PaintShop Merge 2020 (64-bit)
Object File Type:	Executable application
Comments:	Release Version
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Corel, Inc.
Software Program:	Corel PaintShop Pro
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (C) 1999-2019 Corel, Inc.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x255e20
Code Size:	2767360

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File Info	Description
File Size:	4.7 MB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:10:09 14:01:20+00:00
File Type:	Win64 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
Time Stamp:	2019:07:12 18:34:27+00:00
PE Type:	PE32+
Linker Version:	11.0
Code Size:	2767360
Initialized Data Size:	2131968
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x255e20
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	22.0.0.132
Product Version Number:	22.0.0.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Corel, Inc.
File Description:	Corel PaintShop Merge 2020 (64-bit)
File Version:	22.0.0.132
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (C) 1999-2019 Corel, Inc.
Product Name:	Corel PaintShop Pro
Product Version:	22.0
Comments:	Release Version
Legal Trademarks:	Corel, Inc.
Private Build:	4

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What are Corel PaintShop Merge.exe Error Messages?

Corel PaintShop Merge.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are PaintShop Pro errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when Corel PaintShop Merge.exe is attempted to be loaded either when PaintShop Pro is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using PaintShop Pro.

In most cases, Corel PaintShop Merge.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these Corel PaintShop Merge.exe error messages mean that PaintShop Pro was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, PaintShop Pro will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common Corel PaintShop Merge.exe errors include:

Corel PaintShop Merge.exe - Bad Image.
Corel PaintShop Merge.exe Application Error.
Corel PaintShop Merge.exe could not be found.
Corel PaintShop Merge.exe could not be installed.
Corel PaintShop Merge.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
Corel PaintShop Merge.exe could not be started.
Corel PaintShop Merge.exe failed to initialize properly.
Corel PaintShop Merge.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Corel PaintShop Merge.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
Corel PaintShop Merge.exe is not running.
Cannot find Corel PaintShop Merge.exe.
Error starting program: Corel PaintShop Merge.exe.
Faulting Application Path: Corel PaintShop Merge.exe.
The file Corel PaintShop Merge.exe is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - Corel PaintShop Merge.exe.

System Error

The program can’t start because Corel PaintShop Merge.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the Corel PaintShop Merge.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting Corel PaintShop Merge.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Corel PaintShop Pro. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Corel, Inc., conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of Corel PaintShop Merge.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a 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 Corel PaintShop Merge.exe 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 Corel PaintShop Merge.exe 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):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the Corel PaintShop Merge.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall PaintShop Pro software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for PaintShop Pro 2020 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

PaintShop Pro 2020

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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 Corel PaintShop Merge.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the Corel PaintShop Merge.exe 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 Corel PaintShop Merge.exe 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 Corel PaintShop Merge.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Corel PaintShop Merge.exe files for every applicable version of PaintShop Pro. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download Corel PaintShop Merge.exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate PaintShop Pro folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel PaintShop Pro 2020 (64-bit)\
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 Corel PaintShop Merge.exe 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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Download Corel PaintShop Merge.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying Corel PaintShop Merge.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Corel typically does not release PaintShop Pro EXE 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 Corel PaintShop Merge.exe and all other EXE files for PaintShop Pro. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

PaintShop Pro 2020

PaintShop Pro 2020

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

Corel PaintShop Merge.exe

22.0.0.0

22.0.0.132

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Corel PaintShop Pro
Software Version:	22.0.0.0
File Version:	22.0.0.132
File Size:	4883320
File Date:	10/09/2019
MD5 Checksum:	a0fede9830d223b18a755d057049f7f8
SHA1 Checksum:	36dc3429c01642bc90a57e8591e6d4c94af6df6e
SHA256 Checksum:	77c2ef18b44fbf7d652c1706040ae38e43b83ce2f21fd20a1a0d16e578223adf
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel PaintShop Pro 202 ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	2131968
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/09/2019

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Files Related to Corel PaintShop Merge.exe

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FileCoAuth.exe	Microsoft OneDriveFile Co-Authoring Executable	Microsoft OneDrive (19.152.0927.0012)	514400	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
OneDriveStandaloneUpda...	Standalone Updater	Microsoft OneDrive (19.152.0927.0012)	2696520	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
wininst-6.0.exe	Windows Executable	PaintShop Pro 2020	68472	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
MediabookLauncherApp.exe	MediabookLauncherApp	TODO: <Product name> (1.0.0.1)	593784	C:\MSOffice\Office\Shortcut Bar\
download.exe	Corel PaintShop Pro Installer	Corel PaintShop Pro (22.0.0.1)	6492568	C:\Windows\Fonts\

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setupact.log	Log	WinZip 23.0.13300.0	9604	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
setupact.log	Log	PaintShop Pro 2020	21267	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
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