Download and Fix Desktop.adml

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing Desktop.adml files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent Desktop.adml file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

Desktop.adml file Group Policy Language-Specific Administrative Template. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Windows software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of Desktop.adml related errors on your device. You can also download Desktop.adml file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 8.1, Windows 8

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Fix Desktop.adml errors

1 Information about Desktop.adml file
2 Errors related to Desktop.adml file
3 How to fix Desktop.adml related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download Desktop.adml

4.1 List of Desktop.adml file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Desktop.adml
File extension	ADML
Type	System
Description	Group Policy Language-Specific Administrative Template

Software
Program	Windows 10
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	10

Details
File size	22651
Oldest file	2006-11-02
MIME type	application/xml

Most common Desktop.adml file related problems

There are various types of errors related to Desktop.adml file. Desktop.adml file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to Desktop.adml file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

Desktop.adml is corrupted
Desktop.adml cannot be located
Runtime Error - Desktop.adml
Desktop.adml file error
Desktop.adml file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register Desktop.adml file:
Desktop.adml file could not be loaded
Desktop.adml file doesn't exist

Desktop.adml

Application could not be started because Desktop.adml file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to Desktop.adml can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing Desktop.adml file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix Desktop.adml errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

Desktop.adml file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with Desktop.adml file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to Desktop.adml file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of Desktop.adml or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to Desktop.adml file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the Desktop.adml file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the Desktop.adml file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the Desktop.adml file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace Desktop.adml file

The last solution is to manually download and replace Desktop.adml file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded Desktop.adml file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of Desktop.adml file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions\en-US\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions\en-US\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions\en-US\
Windows 8.1: ---
Windows 8: ---

If the steps did not solve your Desktop.adml file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename Desktop.adml

System Windows 10

File size 22651 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	3b0954050c6dff90cae771936c61f536
	SHA1	5d6d1097de13011b78271272b87de55c2bffcea8
	SHA256	f8da2c6952ebaba7c70f5bb5941532a2e6112955e3e340f003581e96bb7b0881
	CRC32	23060584
	Example file location	C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions\en-US\

Filename Desktop.adml

System Windows 7

File size 22609 bytes

Date 2011-04-12

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File details
	MD5	c170675aa5751c9eb3e7c97c7557fd95
	SHA1	d7e4cf106224288d76e024891356cd224cd28213
	SHA256	bf1db6796f2490d1a4c12abcb5f0da5c34e0415fd3c94cb39af49842b5bc49d5
	CRC32	9d3aaf86
	Example file location	C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions\en-US\

Filename Desktop.adml

System Windows Vista

File size 21961 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	f4dacc796ab35dc326c24324b6dc8de8
	SHA1	faaf01e75eaeb761eeaccaf62e7e57a0e5206f3d
	SHA256	08da8855fa44f0a4a9a483f5ad6cf01ddbddaf5e3cb9bb89475bdad025d61bc1
	CRC32	ba5fd1be
	Example file location	C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions\en-US\

Filename Desktop.adml

System Windows 8.1

File size 22651 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	3b0954050c6dff90cae771936c61f536
	SHA1	5d6d1097de13011b78271272b87de55c2bffcea8
	SHA256	f8da2c6952ebaba7c70f5bb5941532a2e6112955e3e340f003581e96bb7b0881
	CRC32	23060584
	Example file location	---

Filename Desktop.adml

System Windows 8

File size 22651 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	3b0954050c6dff90cae771936c61f536
	SHA1	5d6d1097de13011b78271272b87de55c2bffcea8
	SHA256	f8da2c6952ebaba7c70f5bb5941532a2e6112955e3e340f003581e96bb7b0881
	CRC32	23060584
	Example file location	---