How to Download and Repair GL.dat (3 Step Guide)

Last Updated: 11/29/2023
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The development of YouTube Movie Maker 18.21 by RZfun prompted the latest creation of GL.dat. It is also known as a Game Data file (file extension DAT), which is classified as a type of XML (Game Data) file.

The first version of GL.dat for YouTube Movie Maker 18.21 was seen on 09/12/2019 in Windows 10. According to our records, this is the primary and most recent file release from RZfun.

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

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: GL.dat
File Extension: DAT file extension
File Type: Dynamic Link Library
Description: Game Data
MIME Type: application/xml
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: YouTube Movie Maker 18.21
Developer: RZfun
Software: YouTube Movie Maker
Software Version: 18.21
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 198
Oldest File Date: 01/06/2020
Latest File Date: 01/06/2020


What are GL.dat Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library GL.dat Errors

GL.dat is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like GL.dat, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like MpSigStub.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. YouTube Movie Maker) could share the same GL.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 GL.dat is attempted to be loaded either when YouTube Movie Maker is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common GL.dat errors include:

Your GL.dat file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with YouTube Movie Maker), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, GL.dat file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading YouTube Movie Maker, system crash while loading GL.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 GL.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 GL.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 GL.dat error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall YouTube Movie Maker 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 YouTube Movie Maker 18.21 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

YouTube Movie Maker 18.21

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


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying GL.dat to your appropriate Windows system directory. RZfun typically does not release YouTube Movie Maker 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 GL.dat and all other DAT files for YouTube Movie Maker. 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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Files Related to GL.dat


DAT Files Related to GL.dat

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
settings.dat Game Data YouTube Movie Maker 18.21 8192 C:\Windows\System32\
winsize_ie.dat Game Data YouTube Movie Maker 18.21 200 C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-c..sk...
GL.dat Game Data YouTube Movie Maker 18.21 198 C:\Windows\Logs\NetSetup\
9NBLGGH4R32N.dat Game Data YouTube Movie Maker 18.21 470 C:\Windows\Temp\9829861B-9196-43AE-A152-51584B3...
9WZDNCRFHVJL.dat Game Data YouTube Movie Maker 18.21 466 C:\Windows\Temp\5B3E0988-7CBA-44F0-B8A6-C44686B...

Other Files Related to GL.dat

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
setupact.log Log YouTube Movie Maker 18.21 62521 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
diagwrn.xml Extensible Markup Language YouTube Movie Maker 18.21 44683 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
diagerr.xml Extensible Markup Language YouTube Movie Maker 18.21 5718 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
EtwRTEventLog-Applicat... Microsoft Event Trace Log YouTube Movie Maker 18.21 59344 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\
api-ms-win-core-rtlsup... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 10600 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...


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