Microsoft Windows ADM inetres.adm

How to Update, Download, and Fix Inetres.adm

Last Updated: 11/30/2023
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inetres.adm is considered a type of Administrative Template file. It is most-commonly used in Windows XP developed by Microsoft. It uses the ADM file extension and is considered a System (Administrative Template) file.

inetres.adm was initially released with Windows XP on 10/25/2001 for the Windows XP Operating System. This file marks the latest update from Microsoft, according to our records.

This article discusses complete file details, ADM file troubleshooting instructions for problems with inetres.adm, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	inetres.adm
File Extension:	ADM file extension
File Type:	System
Description:	Administrative Template
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Program:	Windows XP
Developer:	Microsoft
Software:	Windows
Software Version:	XP

File Details
File Size (Bytes):	1719224
Oldest File Date:	04/14/2008
Latest File Date:	04/14/2008

View Other inetres.adm Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	1679 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2008:04:14 12:00:00+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:15+00:00
Error:	Unknown file type

^✻ Portions of file data provided by Exiftool (Phil Harvey) distributed under the Perl Artistic License.

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What are inetres.adm Error Messages?

General inetres.adm Runtime Errors

inetres.adm file errors often occur during the startup phase of Windows, but can also occur while the program is running. These types ADM errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Windows is running. Here are some of the most common inetres.adm runtime errors:

inetres.adm could not be found.
inetres.adm error.
inetres.adm failed to load.
Error loading inetres.adm.
Failed to register inetres.adm / Cannot register inetres.adm.
Runtime Error - inetres.adm.
The file inetres.adm is missing or corrupt.

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Windows\inf\inetres.adm

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

Most ADM errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your inetres.adm file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Windows), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, inetres.adm file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows, system crash while loading or saving inetres.adm, 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.

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How to Fix inetres.adm 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 inetres.adm 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):

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

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the inetres.adm error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing inetres.adm file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt inetres.adm files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
In the box, click "YES".
You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
SFC will begin scanning for inetres.adm issues and any other system file problems.
Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

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

sfc /scannow

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 inetres.adm error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

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

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

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your inetres.adm 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 inetres.adm file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free inetres.adm files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download inetres.adm Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

Windows XP: C:\Windows\inf\

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 XP.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve inetres.adm 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.

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Download inetres.adm Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying inetres.adm to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows ADM 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 inetres.adm and all other ADM files for Windows. An incorrectly installed ADM file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

inetres.adm

32-bit (x32)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows XP
File Size:	1719224
File Date:	04/14/2008
MD5 Checksum:	a146c576bf0bc2ba14d8ac09c711d9e5
SHA1 Checksum:	ff8f482ea9fb2e9d71726fa9be6d1eef325be805
SHA256 Checksum:	672fa0a6b09c4106bf95be925a8ed240c3d632ac36385b2f82a23fb87b2c7089
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\inf\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Modification Date/Time:	04/14/2008

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