settings.schema - Repair Issues and Download

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

settings.schema file XML Schema (W3C). 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 settings.schema related errors on your device. You can also download settings.schema file compatible with Windows 10 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10

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Fix settings.schema errors

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

4.1 List of settings.schema file versions

File info

General information
Filename	settings.schema
File extension	SCHEMA
Type	Developer
Description	XML Schema (W3C)

Software
Program	Windows 10
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	10

Details
File size	162
Oldest file	2016-04-13
Latest file	2016-04-13

Most common settings.schema file related problems

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

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

settings.schema

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Users\Bill\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\ConstraintIndex\Input_{c5602723-7eb8-44e2-94a1-2edfa62f898b}\

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

System Windows 10

File size 162 bytes

Date 2016-04-13

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File details
	MD5	ac68ac6bffd26dbea6b7dbd00a19a3dd
	SHA1	a3d70e56249db0b4cc92ba0d1fc46feb540bc83f
	SHA256	d6bdeaa9bc0674ae9e8c43f2e9f68a2c7bb8575b3509685b481940fda834e031
	CRC32	e5c94d77
	Example file location	C:\Users\Bill\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\ConstraintIndex\Input_{c5602723-7eb8-44e2-94a1-2edfa62f898b}\