Download, Fix, and Update Photorec.exe

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
[Reading Time Required: 3.5 minutes]

ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery files, such as photorec.exe, are considered a type of Win32 EXE (Executable application) file. They are associated with the EXE file extension, developed by Art Plus for ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery 7.2.

The initial introduction of photorec.exe released in ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery 7.2 was for Windows 10 on 07/20/2017. This is not only most recent release from Art Plus, but it's the only version known in existence.

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

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)


Recommended Download: Fix photorec.exe / ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery-related registry issues with WinThruster.

Compatible with Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP and 2000

Average User Rating

 

Optional Offer for WinThruster by Solvusoft
| EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall


File Overview


General Information
File Name: photorec.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: ArtPlus Software
Software Program: ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery 7.2
Legal Copyright: Copyright © 2017 ArtPlus Software, Zagreb, Croatia
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Latin1
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x3f685c
Code Size: 4150784


What are photorec.exe Error Messages?


photorec.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common photorec.exe errors include:

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


The program can’t start because photorec.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 photorec.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting photorec.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery 7.2. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of ArtPlus Software, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of photorec.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 photorec.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 photorec.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 photorec.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery software.

You can uninstall ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery 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 ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery 7.2 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery software.

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

ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery 7.2

Art Plus

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 photorec.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 photorec.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 photorec.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 photorec.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free photorec.exe files for every applicable version of ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery. 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 photorec.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\Programs\Art Plus\DPR\
  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 photorec.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 photorec.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying photorec.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Art Plus typically does not release ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery 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 photorec.exe and all other EXE files for ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery. 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 photorec.exe


EXE Files Related to photorec.exe

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
GetHelp.exe Windows Executable ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery 7.2 18432 C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\...
FileSyncHelper.exe Microsoft OneDriveFileSyncHelper Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012) 2133352 C:\Users\Bill\AppData\Local\
dpr7inst.exe ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery Install ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery 7.2 4006424 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Microsof...
OneDriveSetup.exe Microsoft OneDrive (32 bit) Setup Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012) 35086184 C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\
MpSigStub.exe Microsoft Malware Protection Signature Update Stub Microsoft Malware Protection (1.1.16500.1) 748816 C:\Windows\inf\

Other Files Related to photorec.exe

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
CBS.log Log ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery 7.2 888518 C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
setupact.log Log ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery 7.2 62521 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
setupapi.dev.log Log ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery 7.2 684126 C:\Windows\inf\
api-ms-win-core-debug-... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 11112 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
ntuser.dat Game Data ArtPlus Digital Photo Recovery 7.2 262144 C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\


RocketPC

Optional Offer for WinThruster by Solvusoft | EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall


Browse Other File Extensions in Alphabetical Order :   # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

You are downloading trial software. The purchase of a one-year software subscription at the price of $29.97 USD is required to unlock all software features. Subscription auto-renews at the end of the term (Learn more). By clicking the "Start Download" button above and installing "Software", I acknowledge I have read and agree to the Solvusoft End User License Agreement and Privacy Policy.