Fix AppsFolder.itemdata-ms Errors and Download Now

Last Updated: 11/30/2023
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Windows 8 Start Screen Item Data files such as appsFolder.itemdata-ms utilize the ITEMDATA-MS file extension. This file is considered a System (Windows 8 Start Screen Item Data) file, and was first created by Microsoft for the Office 2016 software package.

The first release of appsFolder.itemdata-ms for the Windows 8 platform was on 08/01/2012 for Windows 8. The latest version update [v2016] for Office was 2016 released on 09/22/2015. appsFolder.itemdata-ms is packaged with Office 2016, Office 2013, and Windows 8.1.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple ITEMDATA-MS file troubleshooting, and list of free appsFolder.itemdata-ms downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: appsFolder.itemdata-ms
File Extension: ITEMDATA-MS file extension
File Type: System
Description: Windows 8 Start Screen Item Data
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Office 2016
Developer: Microsoft
Software: Office
Software Version: 2016
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 25982
Oldest File Date: 04/24/2017
Latest File Date: 05/10/2017


What are appsFolder.itemdata-ms Error Messages?


General appsFolder.itemdata-ms Runtime Errors

appsFolder.itemdata-ms file errors often occur during the startup phase of Office, but can also occur while the program is running. These types ITEMDATA-MS errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Office is running. Here are some of the most common appsFolder.itemdata-ms runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Users\Bill Gates\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\appsFolder.itemdata-ms

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


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

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

You can uninstall Office 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 Office 2016 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Office 2016

Microsoft Corporation

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 appsFolder.itemdata-ms 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 appsFolder.itemdata-ms 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 appsFolder.itemdata-ms 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 appsFolder.itemdata-ms file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free appsFolder.itemdata-ms files for every applicable version of Office. 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 appsFolder.itemdata-ms Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Office folder location:
    Windows 8: C:\Users\Bill Gates\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
    Windows 8: C:\Users\Bill Gates\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
    Windows 8.1: C:\Users\Bill Gates\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Bill Gates\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\
  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 appsFolder.itemdata-ms 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 appsFolder.itemdata-ms Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying appsFolder.itemdata-ms to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Office ITEMDATA-MS 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 appsFolder.itemdata-ms and all other ITEMDATA-MS files for Office. An incorrectly installed ITEMDATA-MS file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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