Fixing Fdm.exe Issues - How to Download and Repair

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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fdm.exe is considered a type of Free Download Manager file. It is most-commonly used in Free Download Manager developed by Free Download Manager.ORG. It uses the EXE file extension and is considered a Win64 EXE (Dynamic link library) file.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for fdm.exe was on 01/31/2019 inside Free Download Manager 5.1.38.7312. This is not only most recent release from Free Download Manager.ORG, but it's the only version known in existence.

In this article, you will find detailed fdm.exe information, a EXE file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: fdm.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: Free Download Manager
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: FreeDownloadManager.org
Software Program: Free Download Manager
Legal Copyright: (c) 2003-2016
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x5f68fc
Code Size: 6731264


What are fdm.exe Error Messages?


fdm.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common fdm.exe errors include:

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


The program can’t start because fdm.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 fdm.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting fdm.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Free Download Manager. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of FreeDownloadManager.org, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of fdm.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 fdm.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 fdm.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 fdm.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Free Download Manager 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 Free Download Manager 5.1.38.7312 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Free Download Manager software.

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

Free Download Manager 5.1.38.7312

Free Download Manager.ORG

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 fdm.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 fdm.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 fdm.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 fdm.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free fdm.exe files for every applicable version of Free Download Manager. 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 fdm.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Free Download Manager folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\FreeDownloadManager.ORG\Free Download Manager\
  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 fdm.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.



Download fdm.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying fdm.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Free Download Manager.ORG typically does not release Free Download Manager 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 fdm.exe and all other EXE files for Free Download Manager. 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


Files Related to fdm.exe


EXE Files Related to fdm.exe

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
updatehelper.exe Windows Executable updatehelper (5.1.38.7312) 189440 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
fdm5_x64_setup.exe Free Download Manager Setup Free Download Manager (5.1.38.7312) 51189192 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
wincomserver.exe Windows Executable Free Download Manager 5.1.38.7312 525312 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
OneDriveSetup.exe Microsoft OneDrive (32 bit) Setup Microsoft OneDrive (19.152.0927.0012) 35077976 C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\
OneDrive.exe Microsoft OneDrive Microsoft OneDrive (19.152.0927.0012) 1592440 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\

Other Files Related to fdm.exe

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
WmiApRpl.ini Windows Initialization Free Download Manager 5.1.38.7312 29736 C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\
api-ms-win-core-profil... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.10240.16384) 18112 C:\Program Files\FreeDownloadManager.ORG\Free D...
api-ms-win-core-heap-l... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 18248 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
api-ms-win-core-sysinf... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.10240.16384) 19648 C:\Program Files\FreeDownloadManager.ORG\Free D...
api-ms-win-core-synch-... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.10240.16384) 20672 C:\Program Files\FreeDownloadManager.ORG\Free D...


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