How to Fix Issues with CPU.cfg (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/27/2023
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Configuration files, such as CPU.cfg, are considered a type of Developer (Configuration) file. They are associated with the CFG file extension, developed by Micro-Star International for MSI Afterburner 4.6.0.

The initial introduction of CPU.cfg released in MSI Afterburner 4.6.0 was for Windows 10 on 03/09/2019. This is the most recent release date from Micro-Star International, according to our records.

Please see below for more detailed information, CFG file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of CPU.cfg.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: CPU.cfg
File Extension: CFG file extension
File Type: Developer
Description: Configuration
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: MSI Afterburner 4.6.0
Developer: Micro-Star International
Software: MSI Afterburner
Software Version: 4.6.0
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 55
Oldest File Date: 01/24/2020
Latest File Date: 01/24/2020


What are CPU.cfg Error Messages?


General CPU.cfg Runtime Errors

CPU.cfg file errors often occur during the startup phase of MSI Afterburner, but can also occur while the program is running. These types CFG errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while MSI Afterburner is running. Here are some of the most common CPU.cfg runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files (x86)\MSI Afterburner\Plugins\Monitoring\CPU.cfg

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most CFG errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your CPU.cfg file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with MSI Afterburner), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, CPU.cfg file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading MSI Afterburner, system crash while loading or saving CPU.cfg, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix CPU.cfg Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your CPU.cfg issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the CPU.cfg error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed MSI Afterburner (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling MSI Afterburner software.

You can uninstall MSI Afterburner software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for MSI Afterburner 4.6.0 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall MSI Afterburner software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

MSI Afterburner 4.6.0

Micro-Star International

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many CPU.cfg error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the CPU.cfg error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your CPU.cfg File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate CPU.cfg file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free CPU.cfg files for every applicable version of MSI Afterburner. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download CPU.cfg Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate MSI Afterburner folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\MSI Afterburner\Plugins\Monitoring\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve CPU.cfg problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



Download CPU.cfg Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying CPU.cfg to your appropriate Windows system directory. Micro-Star International typically does not release MSI Afterburner CFG files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing CPU.cfg and all other CFG files for MSI Afterburner. An incorrectly installed CFG file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


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