How to Download and Fix Location.dat Errors

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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Location.dat is considered a type of Game Data file. It is most-commonly used in Multimedia Fusion 2 2.0 build 253 developed by Clickteam. It uses the DAT file extension and is considered a Dynamic Link Library (Game Data) file.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for Location.dat was on 11/11/2012 inside Multimedia Fusion 2 2.0 build 253. This file release marks the latest and most updated version from Clickteam.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting DAT file problems with Location.dat, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: Location.dat
File Extension: DAT file extension
File Type: Dynamic Link Library
Description: Game Data
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Multimedia Fusion 2 2.0 build 253
Developer: Clickteam
Software: Multimedia Fusion 2
Software Version: 2.0 build 253
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 4
Oldest File Date: 02/06/2020
Latest File Date: 02/06/2020


What are Location.dat Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library Location.dat Errors

Location.dat is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like Location.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. Multimedia Fusion 2) could share the same Location.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 Location.dat is attempted to be loaded either when Multimedia Fusion 2 is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common Location.dat errors include:

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

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

You can uninstall Multimedia Fusion 2 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 Multimedia Fusion 2 2.0 build 253 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Multimedia Fusion 2 software.

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

Multimedia Fusion 2 2.0 build 253

Clickteam

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 Location.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 Location.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 Location.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 Location.dat file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Location.dat files for every applicable version of Multimedia Fusion 2. 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 Location.dat Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Multimedia Fusion 2 folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\MMF2 Demo\Data\Runtime\Android\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\MMF2 Demo\Data\Runtime\XNA\Phone\
  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 Location.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 Location.dat Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying Location.dat to your appropriate Windows system directory. Clickteam typically does not release Multimedia Fusion 2 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 Location.dat and all other DAT files for Multimedia Fusion 2. 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 Location.dat


DAT Files Related to Location.dat

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
MultipleTouch.dat Game Data Multimedia Fusion 2 2.0 build 253 4 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
XNA.dat Game Data Multimedia Fusion 2 2.0 build 253 4 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
{AB66B959-E62D-457B-94... Game Data Multimedia Fusion 2 2.0 build 253 1060864 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
AdvPathMov.dat Game Data Multimedia Fusion 2 2.0 build 253 4 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
ObjectMover.dat Game Data Multimedia Fusion 2 2.0 build 253 4 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...

Other Files Related to Location.dat

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
WmiApRpl.ini Windows Initialization Multimedia Fusion 2 2.0 build 253 29736 C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\
diagerr.xml Extensible Markup Language Multimedia Fusion 2 2.0 build 253 5718 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
api-ms-win-core-dateti... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 11112 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
api-ms-win-core-debug-... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 11112 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
ntuser.dat Game Data Multimedia Fusion 2 2.0 build 253 1310720 C:\Users\Tester\


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