Fixing CHEMSK.CHM Issues - How to Download and Repair

Last Updated: 11/27/2023
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CHEMSK.CHM is considered a type of Compiled HTML Help file. It is most-commonly used in ACD/ChemSketch Freeware 2018.1 developed by Advanced Chemistry Development. It uses the CHM file extension and is considered a CHM (Compiled HTML Help) file.

The initial introduction of CHEMSK.CHM released in ACD/ChemSketch Freeware 2018.1 was for Windows 10 on 12/05/2018. This is the most recent release date from Advanced Chemistry Development, according to our records.

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

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: CHEMSK.CHM
File Extension: CHM file extension
File Type: Compiled HTML Help
Description: Compiled HTML Help
MIME Type: application/x-chm
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: ACD/ChemSketch Freeware 2018.1
Developer: Advanced Chemistry Development
Software: ACD/ChemSketch Freeware
Software Version: 2018.1
File Details
Language Code: Russian


What are CHEMSK.CHM Error Messages?


General CHEMSK.CHM Runtime Errors

CHEMSK.CHM file errors often occur during the startup phase of ACD/ChemSketch Freeware, but can also occur while the program is running. These types CHM errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while ACD/ChemSketch Freeware is running. Here are some of the most common CHEMSK.CHM runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files\ACD2019FREE\CHEMSK.CHM

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


Most CHM errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your CHEMSK.CHM file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with ACD/ChemSketch Freeware), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, CHEMSK.CHM file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading ACD/ChemSketch Freeware, system crash while loading or saving CHEMSK.CHM, 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 CHEMSK.CHM 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 CHEMSK.CHM 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 CHEMSK.CHM error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed ACD/ChemSketch Freeware (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling ACD/ChemSketch Freeware software.

You can uninstall ACD/ChemSketch Freeware 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 ACD/ChemSketch Freeware 2018.1 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall ACD/ChemSketch Freeware software.

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

ACD/ChemSketch Freeware 2018.1

Advanced Chemistry Development

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 CHEMSK.CHM 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 CHEMSK.CHM 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 CHEMSK.CHM 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 CHEMSK.CHM file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free CHEMSK.CHM files for every applicable version of ACD/ChemSketch Freeware. 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 CHEMSK.CHM Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate ACD/ChemSketch Freeware folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\ACD2019FREE\
  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 CHEMSK.CHM 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 CHEMSK.CHM Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying CHEMSK.CHM to your appropriate Windows system directory. Advanced Chemistry Development typically does not release ACD/ChemSketch Freeware CHM 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 CHEMSK.CHM and all other CHM files for ACD/ChemSketch Freeware. An incorrectly installed CHM 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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CHM Files Related to CHEMSK.CHM

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
WEBSEARCH_ADDON.CHM Compiled HTML Help ACD/ChemSketch Freeware 2018.1 67750 C:\Windows\Temp\527D94AF-D053-4381-B105-0D815D5...
FQUERY.CHM Compiled HTML Help ACD/ChemSketch Freeware 2018.1 190104 C:\Windows\Temp\527D94AF-D053-4381-B105-0D815D5...
CHEMSK.CHM Compiled HTML Help ACD/ChemSketch Freeware 2018.1 2652127 C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
SCREDIT.CHM Compiled HTML Help ACD/ChemSketch Freeware 2018.1 847915 C:\Windows\Temp\527D94AF-D053-4381-B105-0D815D5...
DBFLIB.CHM Compiled HTML Help ACD/ChemSketch Freeware 2018.1 422567 C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

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