Hints.cfg: How to Fix, Download, and Update

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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Configuration files such as hints.cfg utilize the CFG file extension. This file is considered a Developer (Configuration) file, and was first created by MovieToolBox for the Movie Downloader 2.1 software package.

The first version of hints.cfg for Movie Downloader 2.1 was seen on 08/10/2006 in Windows 10. This file marks the latest update from MovieToolBox, according to our records.

Please continue reading to find your correct hints.cfg file version download (free), detailed file information, and CFG file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: hints.cfg
File Extension: CFG file extension
File Type: Developer
Description: Configuration
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Movie Downloader 2.1
Developer: MovieToolBox
Software: Movie Downloader
Software Version: 2.1
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 39
Oldest File Date: 11/23/2019
Latest File Date: 11/23/2019


What are hints.cfg Error Messages?


General hints.cfg Runtime Errors

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

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files (x86)\Movie Downloader\hints.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 hints.cfg file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Movie Downloader), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, hints.cfg file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Movie Downloader, system crash while loading or saving hints.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 hints.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 hints.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 hints.cfg error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Movie Downloader 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 Movie Downloader 2.1 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Movie Downloader software.

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

Movie Downloader 2.1

MovieToolBox

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 hints.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 hints.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 hints.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 hints.cfg file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free hints.cfg files for every applicable version of Movie Downloader. 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 hints.cfg Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Movie Downloader folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Movie Downloader\
  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 hints.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 hints.cfg Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying hints.cfg to your appropriate Windows system directory. MovieToolBox typically does not release Movie Downloader 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 hints.cfg and all other CFG files for Movie Downloader. 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


Files Related to hints.cfg


CFG Files Related to hints.cfg

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
hints.cfg Configuration Movie Downloader 2.1 39 C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions\
options.cfg Configuration Movie Downloader 2.1 136 C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions\

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File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
setupact.log Log Movie Downloader 2.1 62521 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
setupapi.dev.log Log Movie Downloader 2.1 684126 C:\Windows\inf\
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diagerr.xml Extensible Markup Language Movie Downloader 2.1 5718 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
diagerr.xml Extensible Markup Language Movie Downloader 2.1 44109 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\


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