How to Download and Fix handns.ani?

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing handns.ani 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 handns.ani file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

handns.ani file Windows Animated Cursor. 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 handns.ani related errors on your device. You can also download handns.ani file compatible with Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows Vista, Windows XP

User popularity

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

4 Download handns.ani

4.1 List of handns.ani file versions

File info

General information
Filename	handns.ani
File extension	ANI
Type	System
Description	Windows Animated Cursor

Software
Program	Windows XP
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	XP

Details
File size	1698
MIME type	application/unknown
Title	Hand (N-S)

Most common handns.ani file related problems

There are various types of errors related to handns.ani file. handns.ani 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 handns.ani file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

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

handns.ani

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

Problems related to handns.ani 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 handns.ani 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 handns.ani errors in just few steps?

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

handns.ani 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 handns.ani 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 handns.ani 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 handns.ani 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 handns.ani file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the handns.ani 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 handns.ani 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 handns.ani 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 handns.ani file

The last solution is to manually download and replace handns.ani 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 handns.ani file.

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

Windows Vista: C:\Windows\Cursors\
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your handns.ani 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 handns.ani

System Windows Vista

File size 1698 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

Download

File details
	MD5	fefbb2383699aa425cc4cdd621231e6d
	SHA1	16f4dcb0611f242c19555181b855c71c2751d21f
	SHA256	33c22ffb7f4e5ff2dbfc1517da95b21fd469c2a9fa4bea41126f6c5d9004b880
	CRC32	a0ffae3e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\Cursors\

Filename handns.ani

System Windows XP

File size 1698 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

Download

File details
	MD5	fefbb2383699aa425cc4cdd621231e6d
	SHA1	16f4dcb0611f242c19555181b855c71c2751d21f
	SHA256	33c22ffb7f4e5ff2dbfc1517da95b21fd469c2a9fa4bea41126f6c5d9004b880
	CRC32	a0ffae3e
	Example file location	---