Troubleshoot settings.ini Errors and Download File

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

settings.ini file Windows Initialization. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Office software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of settings.ini related errors on your device. You can also download settings.ini file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

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

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Fix settings.ini errors

1 Information about settings.ini file
2 Errors related to settings.ini file
3 How to fix settings.ini 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 settings.ini

4.1 List of settings.ini file versions

File info

General information
Filename	settings.ini
File extension	INI
Type	Settings
Description	Windows Initialization

Software
Program	Office 2007
Software	Office
Author	Microsoft
Software version	2007

Details
File size	2330
Oldest file	2009-04-11
Latest file	2017-05-10

Most common settings.ini file related problems

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

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

settings.ini

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

Problems related to settings.ini 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 settings.ini 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 settings.ini errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace settings.ini 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 settings.ini file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Users\Bill\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows 8.1: ---
Windows 8: ---
Windows 7: ---

If the steps did not solve your settings.ini 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 settings.ini

System Windows 10

File size 80 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	081a9719d4fe8412d50113cc4bfb2b5e
	SHA1	f3450e5ac8304e59d2039d8e0c15e4e78d3e0b4e
	SHA256	949860f6c3fd1c03ecbb873d07e9f5de77e3f2d11bc6d7ddfebc5fa35901d9e8
	CRC32	f47d94ad
	Example file location	C:\Users\Bill\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\

Filename settings.ini

System Windows 7

File size 84 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	2d969131bccec01149620521aab5d9d2
	SHA1	ef8864ea141862fbae6eb25c0c62b34f5398c304
	SHA256	63b9a95398fa607bdbd5187b15ffd20aa6fb3055cf6eb524cdbc9450ef5675cb
	CRC32	25380b3e
	Example file location	---

Filename settings.ini

System Windows Vista

File size 1084 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e401967f603aabcf5aff7be9b0a9260f
	SHA1	bf1664244590ca49a8815d08f3f5165d917f2395
	SHA256	bfa3907f60093b91556d1049b88c17c647640a839a4a4df2d2897ab931f8f75a
	CRC32	5664efee
	Example file location	---

Filename settings.ini

System Windows Vista

File size 2330 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	8a7622566ea1372a668fc1984809d52a
	SHA1	05a8ae91ea579163454b7f422bd7b49b38f382fd
	SHA256	c4f39b0c51ccaefe887cd3156930a058582d6e6bc53454fb1b47fef3b7171433
	CRC32	11d8c720
	Example file location	---

Filename settings.ini

System Windows 8.1

File size 80 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	081a9719d4fe8412d50113cc4bfb2b5e
	SHA1	f3450e5ac8304e59d2039d8e0c15e4e78d3e0b4e
	SHA256	949860f6c3fd1c03ecbb873d07e9f5de77e3f2d11bc6d7ddfebc5fa35901d9e8
	CRC32	f47d94ad
	Example file location	---

Filename settings.ini

System Windows 8

File size 80 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	081a9719d4fe8412d50113cc4bfb2b5e
	SHA1	f3450e5ac8304e59d2039d8e0c15e4e78d3e0b4e
	SHA256	949860f6c3fd1c03ecbb873d07e9f5de77e3f2d11bc6d7ddfebc5fa35901d9e8
	CRC32	f47d94ad
	Example file location	---

Filename settings.ini

System Windows 7

File size 80 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

Download

File details
	MD5	081a9719d4fe8412d50113cc4bfb2b5e
	SHA1	f3450e5ac8304e59d2039d8e0c15e4e78d3e0b4e
	SHA256	949860f6c3fd1c03ecbb873d07e9f5de77e3f2d11bc6d7ddfebc5fa35901d9e8
	CRC32	f47d94ad
	Example file location	---