Troubleshooting Appscription.dat: How To Guide (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/29/2023
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appscription.dat is considered a type of Game Data file. It is most-commonly used in Start Menu 8 5.1.0.1 developed by IObit. It uses the DAT file extension and is considered a Dynamic Link Library (Game Data) file.

The first version of appscription.dat was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 09/10/2019 inside Start Menu 8 5.1.0.1. This file marks the latest update from IObit, according to our records.

Please see below for more detailed information, DAT file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of appscription.dat.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: appscription.dat
File Extension: DAT file extension
File Type: Dynamic Link Library
Description: Game Data
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Start Menu 8 5.1.0.1
Developer: IObit
Software: Start Menu 8
Software Version: 5.1.0.1
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 294
Oldest File Date: 10/12/2019
Latest File Date: 10/12/2019


What are appscription.dat Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library appscription.dat Errors

appscription.dat is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like appscription.dat, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like OneDriveSetup.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Start Menu 8) could share the same appscription.dat file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DAT file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when appscription.dat is attempted to be loaded either when Start Menu 8 is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common appscription.dat errors include:

Your appscription.dat file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Start Menu 8), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, appscription.dat file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Start Menu 8, system crash while loading appscription.dat, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix appscription.dat 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 appscription.dat 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 appscription.dat error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Start Menu 8 (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Start Menu 8 software.

You can uninstall Start Menu 8 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 Start Menu 8 5.1.0.1 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Start Menu 8 software.

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

Start Menu 8 5.1.0.1

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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 appscription.dat 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 appscription.dat 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 appscription.dat 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 appscription.dat file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free appscription.dat files for every applicable version of Start Menu 8. 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 appscription.dat Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Start Menu 8 folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\IObit\Classic Start\
  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 appscription.dat 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 appscription.dat Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying appscription.dat to your appropriate Windows system directory. IObit typically does not release Start Menu 8 DAT 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 appscription.dat and all other DAT files for Start Menu 8. An incorrectly installed DAT file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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