Troubleshoot FNTCACHE.DAT Errors and Download File

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

FNTCACHE.DAT file Game Data. 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 FNTCACHE.DAT related errors on your device. You can also download FNTCACHE.DAT file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

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

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Fix FNTCACHE.DAT errors

1 Information about FNTCACHE.DAT file
2 Errors related to FNTCACHE.DAT file
3 How to fix FNTCACHE.DAT 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 FNTCACHE.DAT

4.1 List of FNTCACHE.DAT file versions

File info

General information
Filename	FNTCACHE.DAT
File extension	DAT
Type	Dynamic Link Library
Description	Game Data

Software
Program	Windows 10
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	10

Details
File size	218200
Oldest file	2012-07-26
Latest file	2017-04-24

Most common FNTCACHE.DAT file related problems

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

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

FNTCACHE.DAT

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

Problems related to FNTCACHE.DAT 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 FNTCACHE.DAT 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 FNTCACHE.DAT errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace FNTCACHE.DAT 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 FNTCACHE.DAT file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your FNTCACHE.DAT 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 FNTCACHE.DAT

System Windows 10

File size 218200 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	659832f4cbc9c1cf217c3c30ed404f62
	SHA1	7867b94991831bd96b3a357b07b95fefa242d8fe
	SHA256	de7dee5b897cf3317c390fddabfd421405f8f9fd17fe791c6ee4ad3af76586e4
	CRC32	84f8b945
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename FNTCACHE.DAT

System Windows 8.1

File size 335400 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	9aa03c6d573c9e8d74a2509f4a56be11
	SHA1	fa543838505a2edf872254a5970e020a7ac00d26
	SHA256	553d03cc7bb2cf3749ab2943292d3d168511cc3433c03e64aae761d739529f17
	CRC32	8f997d36
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename FNTCACHE.DAT

System Windows 8

File size 280992 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	11768026abc8e883e7223f8b2232957f
	SHA1	d8fdaf0eafa3ba01bfc1d85eaa066c9203a55a15
	SHA256	d63e332378123fbcbc626fd0e1336d45d3f26d25fa9340138593085a734757a2
	CRC32	dd456239
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename FNTCACHE.DAT

System Windows 7

File size 266544 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	c019d837005dc4e4d28fde4246a0111a
	SHA1	f3021207f76c712871e1a0001b7d1104c9217f7b
	SHA256	63eac687a90ed3b4e8417177aa4e7082ed080c873d14ac263e434ecad7d003e9
	CRC32	56cab5ed
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename FNTCACHE.DAT

System Windows Vista

File size 229664 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	8ef045943524b3d0d362a38a4f48575a
	SHA1	25e5624e27b93c0a8d5e555bed09b2136f137b91
	SHA256	658707f96fa2cc716d77a7ce40cbc7b6b07e42da9194d5389d61a820f6151eaf
	CRC32	4c68a455
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename FNTCACHE.DAT

System Windows XP

File size 90296 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

Download

File details
	MD5	8f5a569707bc2e8939c838e90dd02b83
	SHA1	db66675657e2d1358c8c2e5c4b780704e447491d
	SHA256	4f62b2500e5e0b8f50caeaf99fc37c1d8ede869e5badb68a97abe4cacf94d708
	CRC32	5d7c4f69
	Example file location	---