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

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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The development of Glary Utilities by Glarysoft Ltd. prompted the latest creation of regdefrag.exe. It is also known as a Registry Defrag file (file extension EXE), which is classified as a type of Win32 EXE (Executable application) file.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for regdefrag.exe was on 09/23/2019 inside Glary Utilities 5.128.0.153. According to our records, this release is the only version of this file offered by Glarysoft Ltd..

This article discusses complete file details, EXE file troubleshooting instructions for problems with regdefrag.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: regdefrag.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: Registry Defrag
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Glarysoft Ltd
Software Program: Glary Utilities
Legal Copyright: Copyright (c) 2003-2019 Glarysoft Ltd
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Chinese (Simplified)
Language Code: Chinese (Simplified)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x8f14
Code Size: 38400


What are regdefrag.exe Error Messages?


regdefrag.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common regdefrag.exe errors include:

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


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

Step 2: If recently installed Glary Utilities (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Glary Utilities software.

You can uninstall Glary Utilities 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 Glary Utilities 5.128.0.153 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Glary Utilities software.

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

Glary Utilities 5.128.0.153

Glarysoft Ltd.

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 regdefrag.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 regdefrag.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 regdefrag.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 regdefrag.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free regdefrag.exe files for every applicable version of Glary Utilities. 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 regdefrag.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Glary Utilities folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Glary Utilities 5\
  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 regdefrag.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 regdefrag.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying regdefrag.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Glarysoft Ltd. typically does not release Glary Utilities 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 regdefrag.exe and all other EXE files for Glary Utilities. 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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BootDefrag.exe BootDefrag.exe Glary Utilities (4, 0, 0, 5) 108536 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Deleted\Microsoft....
ShortcutFixer.exe Glary Utilities ShortcutFixer Glary Utilities (5.0.0.1) 43504 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Deleted\Microsoft....
BootDefrag.exe BootDefrag.exe Glary Utilities (4, 0, 0, 5) 124912 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Deleted\Microsoft....
RegBootDefrag.exe RegBootDefrag Glary Utilities (5, 0, 0, 4) 35824 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Deleted\Microsoft....

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