Download and Repair Ddinst.exe Issues

Last Updated: 11/27/2023
[Time to Read: ~3-5 minutes]

ddinst.exe is considered a type of ‎‎Driver Package Installer file. It is most-commonly used in Driver Package Installer (DPInst) developed by Innovative Solutions. It uses the EXE file extension and is considered a Win64 EXE (Dynamic link library) file.

ddinst.exe was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 04/03/2019 with DriverMax 10.18. This is the most recent release date from Innovative Solutions, according to our records.

This article discusses complete file details, EXE file troubleshooting instructions for problems with ddinst.exe, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: ddinst.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: ‎‎Driver Package Installer
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Software Program: Driver Package Installer (DPInst)
Legal Copyright: © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: Arabic
File Flags: Private build
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x5cba8
Code Size: 522752


What are ddinst.exe Error Messages?


ddinst.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common ddinst.exe errors include:

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


The program can’t start because ddinst.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 ddinst.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting ddinst.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Driver Package Installer (DPInst). This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Microsoft Corporation, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of ddinst.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.



How to Fix ddinst.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 ddinst.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):

  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 ddinst.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall DriverMax 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 DriverMax 10.18 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

DriverMax 10.18

Innovative Solutions

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 ddinst.exe 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 ddinst.exe 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 ddinst.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 ddinst.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free ddinst.exe files for every applicable version of DriverMax. 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 ddinst.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate DriverMax folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Innovative Solutions\DriverMax\DPInst\amd64\
  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 ddinst.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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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying ddinst.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Innovative Solutions typically does not release DriverMax 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 ddinst.exe and all other EXE files for DriverMax. An incorrectly installed EXE 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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EXE Files Related to ddinst.exe

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drivermax.exe DriverMax Setup DriverMax (11.14.0.23) 5865888 C:\Windows\Temp\527D94AF-D053-4381-B105-0D815D5...
drivermax.exe DriverMax DriverMax (11.14) 8165528 C:\Windows\Temp\527D94AF-D053-4381-B105-0D815D5...
unins000.exe Setup/Uninstall DriverMax 10.18 1087669 C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.5.0_22\demo\ma...
FileSyncHelper.exe Microsoft OneDriveFileSyncHelper Microsoft OneDrive (19.152.0927.0012) 2124104 C:\Users\Bill\AppData\Local\
FileCoAuth.exe Microsoft OneDriveFile Co-Authoring Executable Microsoft OneDrive (19.152.0927.0012) 514400 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\

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setupact.log Log Advanced Uninstaller Pro 12.25 14252 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
SA.DAT Game Data Advanced Uninstaller Pro 12.25 6 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
setupapi.dev.log Log DriverMax 10.18 684846 C:\Windows\inf\
WmiApRpl.h C/C++/Objective-C Header DriverMax 10.18 3444 C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\


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