ONENOTE.EXE Runtime Errors: Download and Troubleshoot

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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Microsoft Office OneNote files, such as ONENOTE.EXE, are considered a type of Win32 EXE (Executable application) file. They are associated with the EXE file extension, developed by Microsoft for Microsoft Office OneNote.

ONENOTE.EXE was first developed on 01/30/2007 for the Windows Vista Operating System in Office 2007. The latest file update released for Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 was on 07/11/2007 [file version 12.0.4518.1014]. ONENOTE.EXE is included with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007, Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 2013, and Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010 14.0.5128.5000.

Please see below for more detailed information, EXE file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of ONENOTE.EXE.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: ONENOTE.EXE
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: Microsoft Office OneNote
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: Microsoft Corporation
Software Program: Microsoft Office OneNote
Legal Copyright: © 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Latin1
Language Code: Neutral
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x15b4
Code Size: 709632


What are ONENOTE.EXE Error Messages?


ONENOTE.EXE Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common ONENOTE.EXE errors include:

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


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

Step 2: If recently installed Microsoft Office Home & Student (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Microsoft Office Home & Student software.

You can uninstall Microsoft Office Home & Student 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 Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Microsoft Office Home & Student software.

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

Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007

Microsoft Corporation

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 ONENOTE.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 ONENOTE.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 ONENOTE.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 ONENOTE.EXE file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free ONENOTE.EXE files for every applicable version of Microsoft Office Home & Student. 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 ONENOTE.EXE Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Microsoft Office Home & Student folder location:
    Windows Vista: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\
    Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\
    Windows 8: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\
    Show 6 more directories +
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\office15\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office14\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\
  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 ONENOTE.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 ONENOTE.EXE Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying ONENOTE.EXE to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Microsoft Office Home & Student 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 ONENOTE.EXE and all other EXE files for Microsoft Office Home & Student. 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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