Download and Repair Reporter.exe Issues

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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Winamp Error Reporter files such as reporter.exe utilize the EXE file extension. This file is considered a Win32 EXE (Dynamic link library) file, and was first created by Nullsoft for the Winamp software package.

reporter.exe was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 10/18/2018 with Winamp 5.8 beta build 3660. According to our records, this release is the only version of this file offered by Nullsoft.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, EXE file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of reporter.exe.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: reporter.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: Winamp Error Reporter
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Winamp SA
Software Program: Winamp
Legal Copyright: Copyright © 2005-2019 Winamp SA
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x0017
Entry Point: 0xb684
Code Size: 99840


What are reporter.exe Error Messages?


reporter.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common reporter.exe errors include:

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


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

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

You can uninstall Winamp 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 Winamp 5.8 beta build 3660 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Winamp 5.8 beta build 3660

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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 reporter.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 reporter.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 reporter.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 reporter.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free reporter.exe files for every applicable version of Winamp. 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 reporter.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Winamp folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Winamp\
  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 reporter.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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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying reporter.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Nullsoft typically does not release Winamp 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 reporter.exe and all other EXE files for Winamp. 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


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UninstWA.exe Winamp Installer Winamp Installer (5.80 Build 3660) 315446 C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.CloudEx...
FileSyncHelper.exe Microsoft OneDriveFileSyncHelper Microsoft OneDrive (19.152.0927.0012) 2124104 C:\Users\Bill\AppData\Local\
OneDriveStandaloneUpda... Standalone Updater Microsoft OneDrive (19.152.0927.0012) 2696520 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
FileCoAuth.exe Microsoft OneDriveFile Co-Authoring Executable Microsoft OneDrive (19.152.0927.0012) 514400 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
winampa.exe Winamp Agent Winamp (5,8,0,3660) 86696 C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-c..ri...

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CBS.log Log Winamp 5.8 beta build 3660 1675 C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
setupact.log Log Winamp 5.8 beta build 3660 23707 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
WmiApRpl.h C/C++/Objective-C Header Winamp 5.8 beta build 3660 3444 C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\
api-ms-win-core-heap-l... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 18248 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
diagwrn.xml Extensible Markup Language Winamp 5.8 beta build 3660 5718 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\


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