3 Steps to Download and Fix Auto_connect_template.html Errors

Last Updated: 12/16/2023
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Hypertext Markup Language files such as auto_connect_template.html utilize the HTML file extension. This file is considered a HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) file, and was first created by AnchorFree for the Hotspot Shield 7.9.0 software package.

auto_connect_template.html was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 07/27/2018 with Hotspot Shield 7.9.0. This file marks the latest update from AnchorFree, according to our records.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple HTML file troubleshooting, and list of free auto_connect_template.html downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: auto_connect_template.html
File Extension: HTML file extension
Title: template v2
File Type: Internet Web
Description: Hypertext Markup Language
MIME Type: text/html
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Hotspot Shield 7.9.0
Developer: AnchorFree
Software: Hotspot Shield
Software Version: 7.9.0
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 929
Oldest File Date: 10/05/2019
Latest File Date: 10/05/2019


What are auto_connect_template.html Error Messages?


General auto_connect_template.html Runtime Errors

auto_connect_template.html file errors often occur during the startup phase of Hotspot Shield, but can also occur while the program is running. These types HTML errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Hotspot Shield is running. Here are some of the most common auto_connect_template.html runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files (x86)\Hotspot Shield\htdocs\ntf\auto_connect_template.html

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


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

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

You can uninstall Hotspot Shield 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 Hotspot Shield 7.9.0 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Hotspot Shield software.

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

Hotspot Shield 7.9.0

AnchorFree

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


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying auto_connect_template.html to your appropriate Windows system directory. AnchorFree typically does not release Hotspot Shield HTML 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 auto_connect_template.html and all other HTML files for Hotspot Shield. An incorrectly installed HTML 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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