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

Windows Media.url file Internet Shortcut. 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 Windows Media.url related errors on your device. You can also download Windows Media.url file compatible with Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows XP

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Fix Windows Media.url errors

1 Information about Windows Media.url file
2 Errors related to Windows Media.url file
3 How to fix Windows Media.url 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 Windows Media.url

4.1 List of Windows Media.url file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Windows Media.url
File extension	URL
Type	Internet Shortcut
Description	Internet Shortcut

Software
Program	Windows XP
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	XP

Details
File size	118
Oldest file	2017-04-24
Latest file	2017-04-24

Most common Windows Media.url file related problems

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

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

Windows Media.url

Application could not be started because Windows Media.url file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to Windows Media.url 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 Windows Media.url 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 Windows Media.url errors in just few steps?

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

Windows Media.url 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 Windows Media.url 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 Windows Media.url 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 Windows Media.url 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 Windows Media.url file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the Windows Media.url 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 Windows Media.url 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 Windows Media.url 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 Windows Media.url file

The last solution is to manually download and replace Windows Media.url 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 Windows Media.url file.

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

Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\Bill\Favorites\Links\

If the steps did not solve your Windows Media.url 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 Windows Media.url

System Windows XP

File size 118 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	bcf15d557a5a18d601eb9a45258e1a91
	SHA1	35c9ea7848f51b84f05ccf702e996c6b571487b0
	SHA256	a05ee197bed553bb4fee7944de8c4e680f3c5a345aeb7a13ae8bc8e9fc3ae6e7
	CRC32	2f02df5f
	Example file location	C:\Documents and Settings\Bill\Favorites\Links\