The mshta.exe file
According to our database, the mshta.exe file is part of Microsoft Internet Explorer, so the mshta.exe file probably got onto your computer during the installation of Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Table of contents:
- The mshta.exe file's details
- The links related to the mshta.exe
- The mshta.exe's possible errors
- Other executable files related to the mshta.exe
- Downloading the mshta.exe
The mshta.exe file's details
Below, we have summarized the details of the mshta.exe file known to us. The manufacturers constantly update their software, so naturally mshta.exe may exist in a different version with a different name. The data below summarizes the parameters of the mshta.exe file with the 11.0:10240.16384 version number.
- Filename:
- mshta.exe
- Version:
- 11.0:10240.16384
- Size:
- 13 kB (13312 B)
- Internal name:
- MSHTA.EXE
- Original filename:
- MSHTA.EXE
- Description:
- Microsoft HTML Application host
- Copyright:
- © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
- Company:
- Microsoft Corporation
- Product:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Product version:
- 11.0:10240.16384
- Comments:
- -
The links related to the mshta.exe
We try to collect the websites where you can find further information about the mshta.exe file.
The mshta.exe's possible errors
Below are the top five most common mshta.exe errors and how to fix them.
mshta.exe - Application error
The instruction at "0x????????" reference memory at "0x00000000". The memory could not be read.
The causes of the error message and possible solutions:
- Faulty program code. Signal the error to the application's developer, and try installing a newer version.
- It's possible that there isn't enough memory available for the application. Free up memory be temporarily stopping some applications or services.
- It's possible that a hardware component of your computer is malfunctioning. Have the hardware components of your computer checked, with special attention to the RAM modules.
mshta.exe - Error
The program can't start because ???.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.
The cause of the error message and possible solution:
- The DLL file required for running mshta.exe is either missing or out of date. Reinstall the application.
mshta.exe - Access denied
mshta.exe - Access denied
The causes of the error message and possible solutions:
- The antivirus software may have blocked access to the mshta.exe file. Check your antivirus software's log and quarantine.
- You don't have the permissions to run the mshta.exe. Change the permissions of the file.
- The mshta.exe file may have been damaged. Reinstall the application.
mshta.exe - Error
mshta.exe is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
The cause of the error message and possible solution:
- The mshta.exe isn't installed. Install the application.
mshta.exe - Application error
The exception Illegal Instruction. An attempt was made to execute an illegal instruction.
The causes of the error message and possible solutions:
- The mshta.exe uses an instruction set that isn't supported by your CPU. Install the version that is adequate to your computer.
- It's possible that a hardware component of your computer is malfunctioning. Have the hardware components of your cimputer checked, with special attention to your CPU's cooling.
Other executable files related to the mshta.exe
Microsoft Internet Explorer uses other executable files besides the mshta.exe file. The file’s names can be different with each version.
Downloading the mshta.exe
If you need the mshta.exe file because the file system is damaged, then we suggest that you reinstall Microsoft Internet Explorer. Copying an executable usually doesn't solve the problem.
Important!
Never open an executable file that you received in an e-mail! Even if it seems like you received it from a reliable person. In most cases, the viruses circulating on the Internet get onto the infected computers from sources that are believed to be reliable.
During the analysis, we checked all the executable files registered by us with at least 2 antivirus softwares.
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Supported operating systems
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