SOFTWARE.LOG - Repair Issues and Download

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

SOFTWARE.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 SOFTWARE.LOG related errors on your device. You can also download SOFTWARE.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

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Fix SOFTWARE.LOG errors

1 Information about SOFTWARE.LOG file
2 Errors related to SOFTWARE.LOG file
3 How to fix SOFTWARE.LOG 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 SOFTWARE.LOG

4.1 List of SOFTWARE.LOG file versions

File info

General information
Filename	SOFTWARE.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 SOFTWARE.LOG file related problems

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

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

SOFTWARE.LOG

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of SOFTWARE.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 SOFTWARE.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 SOFTWARE.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 SOFTWARE.LOG

System Windows 7

File size 1024 bytes

Date 2011-04-12

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File details
	MD5	5798fee3038ae4b844e6ec5a00712fde
	SHA1	8b487fa2819588d330dca140f1d36562bd750ef6
	SHA256	d431a58a828fbbaf6f890b9494418211f4673d1ea49841ddada8f1335923251a
	CRC32	9d637b76
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename SOFTWARE.LOG

System Windows Vista

File size 1024 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	53ce40311d3e18ac9044b3b16eb067cf
	SHA1	c6d9fbbfd69cfed762c7be2b03c6db603210e193
	SHA256	87cb1e985eae7e04f40de7dd47e005d462ff4f115742b9d5d9c3887e19c79962
	CRC32	74c1300f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename SOFTWARE.LOG

System Windows XP

File size 1024 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	323de7bd4325dc9cac4a3d67c7b50186
	SHA1	b3ebcd8dc23ce3c682086653653442f38fcddaf3
	SHA256	4ec50cb4abd05d71a5e831e686d6fcbe946654bd08996312c85364116104db26
	CRC32	fc340485
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename SOFTWARE.LOG

System Windows XP

File size 1024 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	88e8aa0779361a0ada9c6073803ef9a1
	SHA1	0007dd62821e458a7552464ad053f19c9aaf3f8c
	SHA256	838ed1e0ac995e0ca5bc69b68d9adb858d8f0334b2050049124b5d5f02bfafab
	CRC32	e43d7866
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename SOFTWARE.LOG

System Windows XP

File size 1024 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	b582cebb66e0feca34e31004cd29b6ab
	SHA1	8710d820571407bbf0ab64a3e67b84a0d04c6292
	SHA256	3459f807148cd2618a90cf5e0833d4fcb0723c9c9528cc8510e16f3119bc70ae
	CRC32	d7dd3633
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename SOFTWARE.LOG

System Windows XP

File size 1024 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	ef842f90e11e76217beb7e2777563b69
	SHA1	8d4e9cdd0e0dde84f620269ecc39a39d1fc64496
	SHA256	a7f4cf0465728a8b1aa514dccfff123ab715f76cd962f0d8dce8cbb810e13042
	CRC32	ae127c7e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename SOFTWARE.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	---