lm.en-001.dat Troubleshoot and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing lm.en-001.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 lm.en-001.dat file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

lm.en-001.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 lm.en-001.dat related errors on your device. You can also download lm.en-001.dat file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8

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Fix lm.en-001.dat errors

1 Information about lm.en-001.dat file
2 Errors related to lm.en-001.dat file
3 How to fix lm.en-001.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 lm.en-001.dat

4.1 List of lm.en-001.dat file versions

File info

General information
Filename	lm.en-001.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	16240
Oldest file	2012-07-25
Latest file	2017-03-18

Most common lm.en-001.dat file related problems

There are various types of errors related to lm.en-001.dat file. lm.en-001.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 lm.en-001.dat file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

lm.en-001.dat is corrupted
lm.en-001.dat cannot be located
Runtime Error - lm.en-001.dat
lm.en-001.dat file error
lm.en-001.dat file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register lm.en-001.dat file:
lm.en-001.dat file could not be loaded
lm.en-001.dat file doesn't exist

lm.en-001.dat

Application could not be started because lm.en-001.dat file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to lm.en-001.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 lm.en-001.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 lm.en-001.dat errors in just few steps?

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

lm.en-001.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 lm.en-001.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 lm.en-001.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 lm.en-001.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 lm.en-001.dat file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the lm.en-001.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 lm.en-001.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 lm.en-001.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 lm.en-001.dat file

The last solution is to manually download and replace lm.en-001.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 lm.en-001.dat file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of lm.en-001.dat file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\SKB\LanguageModels\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\SKB\LanguageModels\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\SKB\LanguageModels\

If the steps did not solve your lm.en-001.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 lm.en-001.dat

System Windows 10

File size 16240 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	523cc95f9dbbd58025aac8bedc9723b9
	SHA1	01cd1bf1a425c5849f8dc7c7fb2071b72d8e560e
	SHA256	5e7ff4391e7fa9d33750f3a1a82ca136e1d0b5b85d0c54944454f362ebaaad8e
	CRC32	7e696efa
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SKB\LanguageModels\

Filename lm.en-001.dat

System Windows 8.1

File size 15504 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	aea544d56b89369f2749e87f19ae0f71
	SHA1	9be59311afd07a1f471247aec1827bb760245ab4
	SHA256	fabda08f157c5e30859d0140c3eca09b2726f7eca62d53f1ec27110fdc1a5e7d
	CRC32	72149dc3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SKB\LanguageModels\

Filename lm.en-001.dat

System Windows 8

File size 15456 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	77f23beb065e69d6510be926d02475ba
	SHA1	1a35aff418d34a0fb2692073f5f6b28bdaa3a96c
	SHA256	83b6f52f964155fa0163ea3102c0d2d15f4264a91f9224446fa978f56741966c
	CRC32	0aa940f4
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\SKB\LanguageModels\