Downloading and Repairing 7za.exe

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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7-Zip Standalone Console files such as 7za.exe utilize the EXE file extension. This file is considered a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file, and was first created by Adobe Systems Incorporated for the 7-Zip software package.

7za.exe was first developed on 04/07/2015 for the Windows 10 Operating System in Adobe Acrobat DC (not specified). The latest version update [v9.20] for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom was 6.7 (CC 2015.7) released on 09/20/2016.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting EXE file problems with 7za.exe, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: 7za.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: 7-Zip Standalone Console
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Igor Pavlov
Software Program: 7-Zip
Legal Copyright: Copyright (c) 1999-2010 Igor Pavlov
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x6cf4c
Code Size: 495104


What are 7za.exe Error Messages?


7za.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Adobe Photoshop Lightroom errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when 7za.exe is attempted to be loaded either when Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom.

In most cases, 7za.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these 7za.exe error messages mean that Adobe Photoshop Lightroom was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common 7za.exe errors include:

  • 7za.exe - Bad Image.
  • 7za.exe Application Error.
  • 7za.exe could not be found.
  • 7za.exe could not be installed.
  • 7za.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
  • 7za.exe could not be started.
  • 7za.exe failed to initialize properly.
  • 7za.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
  • 7za.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
  • 7za.exe is not running.
  • Cannot find 7za.exe.
  • Error starting program: 7za.exe.
  • Faulting Application Path: 7za.exe.
  • The file 7za.exe is missing or corrupt.
  • Windows failed to start - 7za.exe.
System Error


The program can’t start because 7za.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 7za.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting 7za.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using 7-Zip. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Igor Pavlov, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of 7za.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 7za.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 7za.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 7za.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 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 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6.7 (CC 2015.7) and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Adobe Photoshop Lightroom software.

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

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6.7 (CC 2015.7)

Adobe Systems Incorporated

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 7za.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 7za.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 7za.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 7za.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free 7za.exe files for every applicable version of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. 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 7za.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Adobe Photoshop Lightroom folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\EaseUS\EaseUS Partition Master 13.5\bin\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\ACD2019FREE\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\DVD Flick\bin\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\DVDFab Media Player 3\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Workstation\
    Show 17 more directories +
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\CCM\tools\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Creative Cloud\Utils\zip\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Creative Cloud\Utils\zip\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\EaseUS\Disk Copy\BUILDPE\EaseUS-x64\dc\bin\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\EaseUS\Disk Copy\BUILDPE\EaseUS\dc\bin\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\EaseUS\Disk Copy\bin\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Creative Cloud\Utils\zip\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\EaseUS\Todo Backup\BUILDPE\EaseUS-x64\tb\bin\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\EaseUS\Todo Backup\BUILDPE\EaseUS\tb\bin\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\EaseUS\Todo Backup\bin\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Creative Cloud\Utils\zip\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Creative Cloud\Utils\zip\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Creative Cloud\Utils\zip\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat DC\Acrobat\plug_ins\Preflight\UnpackTool\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\CCM\tools\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\BullGuard Ltd\BullGuard\Support\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\VMware\VMware Player\
  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 7za.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 7za.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying 7za.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Adobe Systems Incorporated typically does not release Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 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 7za.exe and all other EXE files for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. 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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ImporterREDServer.exe Adobe ImporterRED Server 8.0 Adobe ImporterRED Server 8 (8.0.0) 141272 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
MpSigStub.exe Microsoft Malware Protection Signature Update Stub Microsoft Malware Protection (1.1.16500.1) 748816 C:\Windows\inf\
LogTransport2.exe LogTransport Application LogTransport Application (2.1.2.1652) 522952 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
AAMHelper.exe Adobe Application Manager Helper Adobe Application Manager Helper (8.0.0.158) 411816 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
AAMLauncher.exe Adobe Updater AAM Launcher Adobe Updater AAM Launcher (8.0.0.24 (BuildVersion: 1.0; BuildDate: BUILDDATETIME)) 504520 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\

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CBS.log Log Adobe Flash Player 32.0.0.255 9406792 C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
setuperr.log Log Adobe Captivate 2017 Release 762 C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
setuperr.log Log Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 427 C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\Panther\
setuperr.log Log Adobe Premiere Pro CC 14 23532 C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\


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