ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf: How to Fix, Download, and Update

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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The development of McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) by McAfee, Inc. prompted the latest creation of ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf. It is also known as a Private file (file extension PF), which is classified as a type of Archive (Private) file.

The first version of ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 08/29/2019 inside McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20). According to our records, this is the primary and most recent file release from McAfee, Inc..

In this article, you will find detailed ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf information, a PF file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf
File Extension: PF file extension
File Type: Archive
Description: Private
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20)
Developer: McAfee, Inc.
Software: McAfee Total Protection
Software Version: 2019 (16.0 R20)
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 5312
Oldest File Date: 01/13/2020
Latest File Date: 01/13/2020


What are ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf Error Messages?


General ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf Runtime Errors

ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf file errors often occur during the startup phase of McAfee Total Protection, but can also occur while the program is running. These types PF errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while McAfee Total Protection is running. Here are some of the most common ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Windows\Prefetch\ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most PF errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with McAfee Total Protection), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading McAfee Total Protection, system crash while loading or saving ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf 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 ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf 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 ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall McAfee Total Protection 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 McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall McAfee Total Protection software.

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

McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20)

McAfee, Inc.

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 ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf 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 ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf 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 ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf 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 ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf files for every applicable version of McAfee Total Protection. 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 ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate McAfee Total Protection folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\Prefetch\
  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 ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf 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 ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf to your appropriate Windows system directory. McAfee, Inc. typically does not release McAfee Total Protection PF 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 ALERTHOST.EXE-A52B81CF.pf and all other PF files for McAfee Total Protection. An incorrectly installed PF 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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SMARTSCREEN.EXE-4BF070... Private McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) 11157 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\
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