Acronis Acronis Disk Director Home EXE readcd.exe

How to Download Readcd.exe and Fix EXE Error Messages

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
[Time to Read: ~3-5 minutes]

EXE files such as readcd.exe are categorized as Win32 EXE (Executable application) files. As a CD recording backend file, it was created for use in Acronis CDRecord by Acronis.

The first version of readcd.exe was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 06/22/2010 inside Acronis Disk Director Home 11. This is not only most recent release from Acronis, but it's the only version known in existence.

This article discusses complete file details, EXE file troubleshooting instructions for problems with readcd.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: readcd.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: CD recording backend
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Acronis
Software Program: Acronis CDRecord
Legal Copyright: Copyright (C) 1995-2004 Joerg Schilling
File Details
Character Set: ASCII
Language Code: Neutral
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x0017
Entry Point: 0x1270
Code Size: 85504
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What are readcd.exe Error Messages?


readcd.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common readcd.exe errors include:

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


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

Step 2: If recently installed Acronis Disk Director Home (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Acronis Disk Director Home software.

You can uninstall Acronis Disk Director Home 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 Acronis Disk Director Home 11 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Acronis Disk Director Home software.

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

Acronis Disk Director Home 11

Acronis

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 readcd.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 readcd.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 readcd.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 readcd.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free readcd.exe files for every applicable version of Acronis Disk Director Home. 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 readcd.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Acronis Disk Director Home folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Acronis\CDRecord\
  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 readcd.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 readcd.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying readcd.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Acronis typically does not release Acronis Disk Director Home 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 readcd.exe and all other EXE files for Acronis Disk Director Home. 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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