Troubleshooting IEContentService.exe: How To Guide (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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Microsoft OneNote Internet Explorer Content Service files such as IEContentService.exe utilize the EXE file extension. This file is considered a Win64 EXE (Executable application) file, and was first created by Microsoft for the Microsoft OneNote software package.

The first version of IEContentService.exe was released for the Windows 8 Operating System on 01/29/2013 inside Office 2013. The latest file version for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 2013 is v15.0.4420.1017 released on 12/19/2012. IEContentService.exe is packaged with Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 2013, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010 14.0.5128.5000, and Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 (64-bit) 14.0.7015.1000.

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

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: IEContentService.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: Microsoft OneNote Internet Explorer Content Service
Object File Type: Executable application
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: Microsoft OneNote
Developer: Microsoft
Software: Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013
Software Version: 2013
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Latin1
Language Code: Neutral
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x1c898
Code Size: 256000


What are IEContentService.exe Error Messages?


IEContentService.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when IEContentService.exe is attempted to be loaded either when Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013.

In most cases, IEContentService.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these IEContentService.exe error messages mean that Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common IEContentService.exe errors include:

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


The program can’t start because IEContentService.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 IEContentService.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting IEContentService.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Microsoft OneNote. 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 IEContentService.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 IEContentService.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 IEContentService.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 IEContentService.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 software.

You can uninstall Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 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 Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 2013 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 software.

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

Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 2013

Microsoft Corporation

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 IEContentService.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 IEContentService.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 IEContentService.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 IEContentService.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free IEContentService.exe files for every applicable version of Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013. 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 IEContentService.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 folder location:
    Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\
    Windows 8: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\office15\
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    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\
  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 IEContentService.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 IEContentService.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying IEContentService.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 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 IEContentService.exe and all other EXE files for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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