How to Update, Download, and Fix Services-fixed.ini

Last Updated: 11/27/2023
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services-fixed.ini, also known as a Windows Initialization file, was created by Ashampoo for the development of Ashampoo WinOptimizer 17.0.24. INI files fall under under the Settings (Windows Initialization) file type category.

The first version of services-fixed.ini for Ashampoo WinOptimizer 17.0.24 was seen on 01/20/2020 in Windows 10. This is not only most recent release from Ashampoo, but it's the only version known in existence.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, INI file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of services-fixed.ini.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: services-fixed.ini
File Extension: INI file extension
File Type: Settings
Description: Windows Initialization
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Ashampoo WinOptimizer 17.0.24
Developer: Ashampoo
Software: Ashampoo WinOptimizer
Software Version: 17.0.24
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 246
Oldest File Date: 02/04/2020
Latest File Date: 02/04/2020


What are services-fixed.ini Error Messages?


General services-fixed.ini Runtime Errors

services-fixed.ini file errors often occur during the startup phase of Ashampoo WinOptimizer, but can also occur while the program is running. These types INI errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Ashampoo WinOptimizer is running. Here are some of the most common services-fixed.ini runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files (x86)\Ashampoo\Ashampoo WinOptimizer 2020\data\services-fixed.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 services-fixed.ini file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Ashampoo WinOptimizer), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, services-fixed.ini file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Ashampoo WinOptimizer, system crash while loading or saving services-fixed.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 services-fixed.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 services-fixed.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 services-fixed.ini error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Ashampoo WinOptimizer 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 Ashampoo WinOptimizer 17.0.24 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Ashampoo WinOptimizer software.

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

Ashampoo WinOptimizer 17.0.24

Ashampoo

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 services-fixed.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 services-fixed.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 services-fixed.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 services-fixed.ini file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free services-fixed.ini files for every applicable version of Ashampoo WinOptimizer. 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 services-fixed.ini Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Ashampoo WinOptimizer folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Ashampoo\Ashampoo WinOptimizer 2020\data\
  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 services-fixed.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 services-fixed.ini Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


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

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