defaultbrowser.htm - How to Fix? Download Now

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

defaultbrowser.htm file Hypertext Markup Language. 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 defaultbrowser.htm related errors on your device. You can also download defaultbrowser.htm file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 10 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

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Fix defaultbrowser.htm errors

1 Information about defaultbrowser.htm file
2 Errors related to defaultbrowser.htm file
3 How to fix defaultbrowser.htm 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 defaultbrowser.htm

4.1 List of defaultbrowser.htm file versions

File info

General information
Filename	defaultbrowser.htm
File extension	HTM
Type	Internet Web
Description	Hypertext Markup Language

Software
Program	Windows 10
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	10

Details
File size	1380
Oldest file	2017-03-18
Latest file	2017-03-18

Most common defaultbrowser.htm file related problems

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

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

defaultbrowser.htm

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

Problems related to defaultbrowser.htm 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 defaultbrowser.htm 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 defaultbrowser.htm errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace defaultbrowser.htm 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 defaultbrowser.htm file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\ErrorPages\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\ErrorPages\

If the steps did not solve your defaultbrowser.htm 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 defaultbrowser.htm

System Windows 10

File size 1380 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c955b64ea0a0dba8935a98b62d133a63
	SHA1	f382bf0d8579f7cee61cb2bd429ecfaa0b7bc207
	SHA256	33c5562b0ec4a79783b349254ec996cd77717746d6ec43ead673ca52f2adabfc
	CRC32	99302266
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\ErrorPages\

Filename defaultbrowser.htm

System Windows 10

File size 1450 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

Download

File details
	MD5	e111c20161b1d8fae95d0021bab45ff6
	SHA1	506144c2d643cd3a3304c96e157f61a18d105070
	SHA256	1647df28d1c6d2a924414d48f0b8622bfaa5b50b5098d3288d0aa7eed58fb250
	CRC32	69d120ed
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Assets\ErrorPages\