main.xml - How to Fix? Download Now

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

main.xml file Extensible Markup Language. 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 main.xml related errors on your device. You can also download main.xml file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 10, Windows 8, 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 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7

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 main.xml

4.1 List of main.xml file versions

File info

General information
Filename	main.xml
File extension	XML
Type	Data
Description	Extensible Markup Language

Software
Program	Office 2010
Software	Office
Author	Microsoft
Software version	2010

Details
File size	9876
Oldest file	2006-11-02
MIME type	application/xml

Most common main.xml file related problems

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

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

main.xml

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

Problems related to main.xml 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 main.xml 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 main.xml errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace main.xml 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 main.xml file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\PUBWIZ\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\PUBWIZ\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ink\fsdefinitions\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows 8.1: ---
Windows 8: ---
Windows 7: ---

If the steps did not solve your main.xml 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 main.xml

System Windows 10

File size 9876 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	3757f59205e2f91f3371fe99f425feb6
	SHA1	dcda7fd6d0ef8cbc30f7c98bf1185d75d5c83f24
	SHA256	7d17ecb386dc81c74518c342ca17382e371a32280f500ffb61d00331a8e4d2a2
	CRC32	4d4d5963
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\PUBWIZ\

Filename main.xml

System Windows 10

File size 44506 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	ee199d4f31752073840b0533b3def743
	SHA1	27de29baec929fc089c0c2d04c73cc9cda0d6bdf
	SHA256	8500468ef10980a231ef222da8d28614562035e7d0bca05708aca634b967dd74
	CRC32	bb3a208b
	Example file location	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\PUBWIZ\

Filename main.xml

System Windows 8

File size 42588 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	b85b4cc7583feee293ab524c527da9aa
	SHA1	44da58daf7959f27681723dc16818c2ccc8f3999
	SHA256	5173d5cec0f64de4056faed7e2123d1999ad8833e7d6e86e19cd35d8dec28797
	CRC32	5bf25c4b
	Example file location	1: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ink\fsdefinitions\

Filename main.xml

System Windows 7

File size 38485 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	ba581a2350734b31005c8ce17f9f98ef
	SHA1	1410f44aa743cb2c6802d1fec928de92220dbe88
	SHA256	04d43ccf0212e8fc0296a46dcddfc5bd6ffd9bf1a1c91c36de85c09a079f0657
	CRC32	392f1ed3
	Example file location	---

Filename main.xml

System Windows Vista

File size 8354 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	bc2d7a6df0e68a529460f4e51d210a47
	SHA1	036f8d9b628d8ea6e3f9ceb492a664b8b169ee4f
	SHA256	1a91456a1dc5b0c1f35f45d6559e0d4a0c78862177af4a1f8f95156d034d8076
	CRC32	4bf63123
	Example file location	---

Filename main.xml

System Windows Vista

File size 22177 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e11ec70720791a8e994af99c0c688eca
	SHA1	c42f42bb96313ead772c0c1893229481eeb5c866
	SHA256	b286398590404b62ccee037f5aa58f8e08e92f86ce7e8c8bf32ef3f6460c44fd
	CRC32	3b1324f4
	Example file location	---

Filename main.xml

System Windows 8.1

File size 44506 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	ee199d4f31752073840b0533b3def743
	SHA1	27de29baec929fc089c0c2d04c73cc9cda0d6bdf
	SHA256	8500468ef10980a231ef222da8d28614562035e7d0bca05708aca634b967dd74
	CRC32	bb3a208b
	Example file location	---

Filename main.xml

System Windows 8

File size 9876 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	3757f59205e2f91f3371fe99f425feb6
	SHA1	dcda7fd6d0ef8cbc30f7c98bf1185d75d5c83f24
	SHA256	7d17ecb386dc81c74518c342ca17382e371a32280f500ffb61d00331a8e4d2a2
	CRC32	4d4d5963
	Example file location	---

Filename main.xml

System Windows 7

File size 9876 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	3757f59205e2f91f3371fe99f425feb6
	SHA1	dcda7fd6d0ef8cbc30f7c98bf1185d75d5c83f24
	SHA256	7d17ecb386dc81c74518c342ca17382e371a32280f500ffb61d00331a8e4d2a2
	CRC32	4d4d5963
	Example file location	---