How to Repair DEFAULT.LOG? Download Now

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

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

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

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download DEFAULT.LOG

4.1 List of DEFAULT.LOG file versions

File info

General information
Filename	DEFAULT.LOG
File extension	LOG
Type	Text
Description	Log

Software
Program	Office 2003
Software	Office
Author	Microsoft
Software version	2003

Details
File size	1024
Oldest file	2009-04-11
Latest file	2017-05-10

Most common DEFAULT.LOG file related problems

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

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

DEFAULT.LOG

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

Problems related to DEFAULT.LOG 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 DEFAULT.LOG 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 DEFAULT.LOG errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace DEFAULT.LOG 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 DEFAULT.LOG file.

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

Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\config\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\config\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\config\
Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\config\
Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\config\
Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\config\
Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\config\
Windows 8: ---

If the steps did not solve your DEFAULT.LOG 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 DEFAULT.LOG

System Windows 8.1

File size 0 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
	SHA1	da39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709
	SHA256	e3b0c44298fc1c149afbf4c8996fb92427ae41e4649b934ca495991b7852b855
	CRC32	00000000
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename DEFAULT.LOG

System Windows 7

File size 1024 bytes

Date 2011-04-12

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File details
	MD5	5240c23ff8f9506faaae49bd4e251626
	SHA1	8beae6b17b349166400c82c7bde44042fcae1c9a
	SHA256	bf5ec0bf9dcfc324af118ecc7a754bd086b362399eb969945d2d4032a67be8be
	CRC32	4f06a947
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename DEFAULT.LOG

System Windows Vista

File size 1024 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	b66d884cf3de53d82d3df5abae9939ac
	SHA1	2387ab1b547ab8f3d1f3314e932f7943bde9ad50
	SHA256	457b6f4001818a942723e62d48c5e49019ac59085391755932172bd5bbd9ea14
	CRC32	c6034e3a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename DEFAULT.LOG

System Windows XP

File size 1024 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	ee33f2724daab575813c5bf4b04d472f
	SHA1	c93d9a40e51bd9f92a4e69c2523ae112d95429f8
	SHA256	914c9a9925843e33a1ac32ffff550814317643bc222cb252c8d7802cc3b01bcf
	CRC32	49c599e8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename DEFAULT.LOG

System Windows XP

File size 1024 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	9ac00d197f4dfad5fab2c157809692d0
	SHA1	f3910d3c5ea934339f1a00cc5e0f4f71872d6573
	SHA256	5a81e7908bc43a59fde52899e9805e8ac5ba5f8e719c87be38f602134a36d5da
	CRC32	7bfdb5f9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename DEFAULT.LOG

System Windows XP

File size 1024 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	fa360e97d860367523101b657afc8d74
	SHA1	308f141d86b14ecdea6f97ad864bfd925e3e3765
	SHA256	d3f2bf1124f81bca0f5f78a0c1ae5e6ac15a13ff67d954e532c493197d502623
	CRC32	1702901d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename DEFAULT.LOG

System Windows XP

File size 1024 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	c9b168e6c4186d52be86b686cfee3094
	SHA1	a145a40794e1dbf2b7d949347a8761b027729853
	SHA256	6376f53f06d277ce83831e6259cece080cb68316ff0f9decfa5071444e91034a
	CRC32	91cec9de
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename DEFAULT.LOG

System Windows 8

File size 0 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
	SHA1	da39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709
	SHA256	e3b0c44298fc1c149afbf4c8996fb92427ae41e4649b934ca495991b7852b855
	CRC32	00000000
	Example file location	---