Download Plugin.ini and Troubleshoot Errors

Last Updated: 12/01/2023
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The development of Maxthon Cloud Browser 2.5.18.1000 by Maxthon prompted the latest creation of plugin.ini. It is also known as a Windows Initialization file (file extension INI), which is classified as a type of Settings (Windows Initialization) file.

plugin.ini was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 06/24/2011 with Maxthon Cloud Browser 2.5.18.1000. This file release marks the latest and most updated version from Maxthon.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple INI file troubleshooting, and list of free plugin.ini downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: plugin.ini
File Extension: INI file extension
File Type: Settings
Description: Windows Initialization
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Maxthon Cloud Browser 2.5.18.1000
Developer: Maxthon
Software: Maxthon Cloud Browser
Software Version: 2.5.18.1000
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 233
Oldest File Date: 12/15/2019
Latest File Date: 12/15/2019


What are plugin.ini Error Messages?


General plugin.ini Runtime Errors

plugin.ini file errors often occur during the startup phase of Maxthon Cloud Browser, but can also occur while the program is running. These types INI errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Maxthon Cloud Browser is running. Here are some of the most common plugin.ini runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Maxthon2\Plugin\Facebook Sidebar\plugin.ini

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


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

Step 2: If recently installed Maxthon Cloud Browser (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Maxthon Cloud Browser software.

You can uninstall Maxthon Cloud Browser 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 Maxthon Cloud Browser 2.5.18.1000 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Maxthon Cloud Browser software.

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

Maxthon Cloud Browser 2.5.18.1000

Maxthon

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 plugin.ini 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 plugin.ini 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 plugin.ini 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 plugin.ini file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free plugin.ini files for every applicable version of Maxthon Cloud Browser. 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 plugin.ini Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Maxthon Cloud Browser folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Maxthon2\Plugin\Facebook Sidebar\
  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 plugin.ini 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 plugin.ini Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying plugin.ini to your appropriate Windows system directory. Maxthon typically does not release Maxthon Cloud Browser INI 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 plugin.ini and all other INI files for Maxthon Cloud Browser. An incorrectly installed INI file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


Files Related to plugin.ini


INI Files Related to plugin.ini

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
language.ini Windows Initialization Maxthon Cloud Browser 2.5.18.1000 52103 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
Appraiser_Data.ini Windows Initialization Maxthon Cloud Browser 2.5.18.1000 106523 C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\
language.ini Windows Initialization Maxthon Cloud Browser 2.5.18.1000 178130 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
language.ini Windows Initialization Maxthon Cloud Browser 2.5.18.1000 159722 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
plugin.ini Windows Initialization Maxthon Cloud Browser 2.5.18.1000 233 C:\Windows\Temp\

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diagwrn.xml Extensible Markup Language Maxthon Cloud Browser 2.5.18.1000 44683 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
EtwRTDiagLog.etl Microsoft Event Trace Log Maxthon Cloud Browser 2.5.18.1000 75840 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\


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