The pageant.exe file
According to our database, the pageant.exe file is part of PuTTY, so the pageant.exe file probably got onto your computer during the installation of PuTTY.
Table of contents:
- The pageant.exe file's details
- The links related to the pageant.exe
- The pageant.exe's possible errors
- Other executable files related to the pageant.exe
- Downloading the pageant.exe
The pageant.exe file's details
Below, we have summarized the details of the pageant.exe file known to us. The manufacturers constantly update their software, so naturally pageant.exe may exist in a different version with a different name. The data below summarizes the parameters of the pageant.exe file with the 0.64:0.0 version number.
- Filename:
- pageant.exe
- Version:
- 0.64:0.0
- Size:
- 144 kB (147456 B)
- Internal name:
- Pageant
- Original filename:
- Pageant
- Description:
- PuTTY SSH authentication agent
- Copyright:
- © Simon Tatham
- Company:
- Simon Tatham
- Product:
- PuTTY
- Product version:
- 0.64:0.0
- Comments:
- -
The links related to the pageant.exe
We try to collect the websites where you can find further information about the pageant.exe file.
The pageant.exe's possible errors
Below are the top five most common pageant.exe errors and how to fix them.
pageant.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.
pageant.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- The DLL file required for running pageant.exe is either missing or out of date. Reinstall the application.
pageant.exe - Access denied
pageant.exe - Access denied
The causes of the error message and possible solutions:
- The antivirus software may have blocked access to the pageant.exe file. Check your antivirus software's log and quarantine.
- You don't have the permissions to run the pageant.exe. Change the permissions of the file.
- The pageant.exe file may have been damaged. Reinstall the application.
pageant.exe - Error
pageant.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 pageant.exe isn't installed. Install the application.
pageant.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 pageant.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 pageant.exe
PuTTY uses other executable files besides the pageant.exe file. The file’s names can be different with each version.
Downloading the pageant.exe
If you need the pageant.exe file because the file system is damaged, then we suggest that you reinstall PuTTY. 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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