IObit Advanced SystemCare Pro EXE PluginInstall.exe

PluginInstall.exe EXE Errors: Download and Troubleshoot

Last Updated: 11/28/2023
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Surfing Protection files such as PluginInstall.exe utilize the EXE file extension. This file is considered a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file, and was first created by IObit for the Surfing Protection software package.

The first version of PluginInstall.exe was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 09/12/2019 inside IObit Malware Fighter 7.2.0.5748. The latest file version for Advanced SystemCare Pro 12.2.0.314 is v2.0.0.157 released on 03/01/2019.

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

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	PluginInstall.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Surfing Protection
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	IObit
Software Program:	Surfing Protection
Legal Copyright:	© IObit. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	Pre-release
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x104cd8
Code Size:	1064448

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File Info	Description
File Size:	1369 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:11:27 16:11:06+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2019:06:25 07:15:37+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	2.25
Code Size:	1064448
Initialized Data Size:	323584
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x104cd8
OS Version:	5.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	2.0.0.157
Product Version Number:	2.0.0.157
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	Pre-release
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Company Name:	IObit
File Description:	Surfing Protection
File Version:	2.0.0.157
Internal Name:
Legal Copyright:	© IObit. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	Surfing Protection
Product Version:	2.0.0.0
Comments:
Legal Trademarks:	IObit

^✻ Portions of file data provided by Exiftool (Phil Harvey) distributed under the Perl Artistic License.

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What are PluginInstall.exe Error Messages?

PluginInstall.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common PluginInstall.exe errors include:

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

System Error

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

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

You can uninstall Advanced SystemCare 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 Advanced SystemCare Pro 12.2.0.314 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Advanced SystemCare Pro 12.2.0.314

IObit

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 PluginInstall.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 PluginInstall.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 PluginInstall.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 PluginInstall.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free PluginInstall.exe files for every applicable version of Advanced SystemCare 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 PluginInstall.exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Advanced SystemCare Pro folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\IObit Malware Fighter\Surfing Protection\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\Surfing Protection\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\Surfing Protection\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Advanced SystemCare Ultimate\Surfing Protection\
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 PluginInstall.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 PluginInstall.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying PluginInstall.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. IObit typically does not release Advanced SystemCare 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 PluginInstall.exe and all other EXE files for Advanced SystemCare 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.

IObit Malware Fighter 7.2.0.5748

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PluginInstall.exe

2.0.0.147

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Surfing Protection
Software Version:	2.0.0.147
File Version:	2.0.0.147
File Size:	1401616
File Date:	10/09/2019
MD5 Checksum:	b7c12dd69e8eb0e3a5140ff42ae6778a
SHA1 Checksum:	b15e57790355ac5e4a094239e96b24c82ec4fb07
SHA256 Checksum:	3864ce4a65db59323ddd809a57b2e922d3d0864b689236689528174400045b67
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\IObit Malware Fig ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	323584
Linker Version:	2.25
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/09/2019

Advanced SystemCare Pro 12.2.0.314

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PluginInstall.exe

2.0.0.157

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Surfing Protection
Software Version:	2.0.0.157
File Version:	2.0.0.157
File Size:	1402128
File Date:	11/27/2019
MD5 Checksum:	873ddf0fc9d6513a5e6b96c3ae73cfa2
SHA1 Checksum:	0d370248121c9dac17a396189ff385c79bd1a89c
SHA256 Checksum:	bf8dc4a22e440a1c026cb1ad043e3fb67562f69888176d094b094c4f8ec61146
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Advanced SystemCa ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	323584
Linker Version:	2.25
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/27/2019

Advanced SystemCare Free 12.6.0.368

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PluginInstall.exe

2.0.0.157

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Surfing Protection
Software Version:	2.0.0.157
File Version:	2.0.0.157
File Size:	1402128
File Date:	11/27/2019
MD5 Checksum:	873ddf0fc9d6513a5e6b96c3ae73cfa2
SHA1 Checksum:	0d370248121c9dac17a396189ff385c79bd1a89c
SHA256 Checksum:	bf8dc4a22e440a1c026cb1ad043e3fb67562f69888176d094b094c4f8ec61146
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Advanced SystemCa ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	323584
Linker Version:	2.25
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/27/2019

Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 12.1.0.120

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PluginInstall.exe

2.0.0.139

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Surfing Protection
Software Version:	2.0.0.139
File Version:	2.0.0.139
File Size:	1399056
File Date:	10/23/2019
MD5 Checksum:	b45018c58e37476e5d8ee53822a8f656
SHA1 Checksum:	28b32e52980701273a14aeb04e029e6b8f2410ba
SHA256 Checksum:	a75e4d5efa89736be5bf8ced2ae6623476a96135cba0f0ba213c0022edba5063
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Advanced SystemCa ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	323072
Linker Version:	2.25
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/23/2019

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Files Related to PluginInstall.exe

EXE Files Related to PluginInstall.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
DiskDefrag.exe	Advanced SystemCare Disk Defrag	Advanced SystemCare (1.0.0.0)	26384	C:\Program Files (x86)\MMF2 Demo\
OneDriveUpdaterService...	Updater Service	Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012)	2487144	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\
SPUpdate.exe	Surfing Protection Update	Surfing Protection (12.0.0.0)	1454864	C:\SpybotPortable\App\
OneDriveSetup.exe	Microsoft OneDrive (32 bit) Setup	Microsoft OneDrive (19.192.0926.0012)	35086184	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\
PrivacyShield.exe	Privacy Shield	Advanced SystemCare (12.0)	1485584	C:\Program Files\NetBeans-11.2\netbeans\java\so...

Other Files Related to PluginInstall.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
Sessions.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Advanced SystemCare Free 12.6.0.368	5303711	C:\Windows\servicing\Sessions\
CBS.log	Log	IObit Malware Fighter 7.2.0.5748	888612	C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
system.ini	Windows Initialization	Advanced SystemCare Free 12.6.0.368	58	C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\
setupact.log	Log	Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 12.1.0.120	24927	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
setupact.log	Log	Advanced SystemCare Pro 12.2.0.314	62521	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\

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