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

About.html 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 About.html related errors on your device. You can also download About.html file compatible with Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

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Fix About.html errors

File info

General information
Filename About.html
File extension HTML
Type Internet Web
Description Hypertext Markup Language
Software
Program Windows 8.1
Software Windows
Author Microsoft
Software version 8.1
Details
File size 2453
Oldest file 2014-11-21
Latest file 2014-11-21
About.html

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

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

About.html

Error

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

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Problems related to About.html 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 About.html 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.

About.html 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

Virus Scan

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with About.html 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.

Windows Update

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

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "Windows Update" in the search field
  3. Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
  4. Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
  5. 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 About.html 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

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 About.html file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the About.html file with properly working version. To use the tool:

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

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Windows Recovery

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

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

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the About.html 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 About.html file

The last solution is to manually download and replace About.html 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 About.html file.

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

  • Windows 8.1: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsReadingList_6.3.9654.20540_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe\pages\settings\
  • Windows 8.1: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsReadingList_6.3.9654.20540_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe\pages\settings\

If the steps did not solve your About.html 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 About.html
System Windows 8.1
File size 2453 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
Download
File details
MD5 2b14e5f6049d00c00cbf3fc795e22261
SHA1 ad95ee5c862e10932b5352d35b5553c0f697d6b4
SHA256 f1b3f1a0ad3be20ccf1d260f32e33d4ef5f496b496b883594d7e06d2e0735335
CRC32 d2d3904f
Example file location C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsReadingList_6.3.9654.20540_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe\pages\settings\
Filename About.html
System Windows 8.1
File size 1285 bytes
Date 2014-11-21
Download
File details
MD5 6ab289b81af31715a9a447db6c25034c
SHA1 30f026b10d29c57ec36c8bf311f965a199f57ee8
SHA256 3a9a49eb3467e5ec04490d7191d68d67f1fc3e3b6be85ff0700164626a3e57d9
CRC32 3ff49301
Example file location C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsReadingList_6.3.9654.20540_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe\pages\settings\