Fix, Download, and Update Soda.exe

Last Updated: 11/29/2023
[Time to Read Article: 5 minutes]

EXE files such as soda.exe are categorized as Win64 EXE (Executable application) files. As a Soda PDF Desktop file, it was created for use in Soda PDF Desktop by Lulu Software.

soda.exe was first developed on 10/12/2016 for the Windows 10 Operating System in Soda PDF 9.0.19.30200. According to our records, this release is the only version of this file offered by Lulu Software.

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

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: soda.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: Soda PDF Desktop
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: LULU Software
Software Program: Soda PDF Desktop
Legal Copyright: © 2010-2017 LULU Software. All rights reserved.
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Latin1
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x108594
Code Size: 1275904


What are soda.exe Error Messages?


soda.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common soda.exe errors include:

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


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

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

You can uninstall Soda PDF 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 Soda PDF 9.0.19.30200 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Soda PDF 9.0.19.30200

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


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying soda.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Lulu Software typically does not release Soda PDF 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 soda.exe and all other EXE files for Soda PDF. 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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EXE Files Related to soda.exe

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
Soda_PDF_Desktop_Insta... Soda PDF Desktop Installer Soda PDF Desktop Installer (9.3.18.60) 11716528 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Deleted\Microsoft....
scan.exe Soda PDF Desktop Soda PDF Desktop (9.3.18.38737) 386752 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.BingFina...
OneDrive.exe Microsoft OneDrive Microsoft OneDrive (19.174.0902.0013) 1593464 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
creator-app.exe Soda PDF Desktop Soda PDF Desktop (9.3.18.38737) 670400 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.VCLibs.1...
updater-ws.exe Soda PDF Desktop Soda PDF Desktop (9.3.18.38737) 750784 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.SkypeApp...

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File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
symbol.ttf TrueType Font Soda PDF 9.0.19.30200 70128 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Office.O...
setupact.log Log Soda PDF 9.0.19.30200 22792 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
SA.DAT Game Data Soda PDF 9.0.19.30200 6 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
setupapi.dev.log Log Soda PDF 9.0.19.30200 684126 C:\Windows\inf\
WmiApRpl.ini Windows Initialization Soda PDF 9.0.19.30200 29736 C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\


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