Fix Sm_squares.pat Errors and Download Now

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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The development of GIMP 2.10.12 by The GIMP Development Team prompted the latest creation of sm_squares.pat. It is also known as a AutoCAD Hatch Pattern file (file extension PAT), which is classified as a type of CAD (AutoCAD Hatch Pattern) file.

sm_squares.pat was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 06/12/2019 with GIMP 2.10.12. This file marks the latest update from The GIMP Development Team, according to our records.

This article discusses complete file details, PAT file troubleshooting instructions for problems with sm_squares.pat, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: sm_squares.pat
File Extension: PAT file extension
File Type: CAD
Description: AutoCAD Hatch Pattern
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: GIMP 2.10.12
Developer: The GIMP Development Team
Software: GIMP
Software Version: 2.10.12
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 7538
Oldest File Date: 10/21/2019
Latest File Date: 10/21/2019


What are sm_squares.pat Error Messages?


General sm_squares.pat Runtime Errors

sm_squares.pat file errors often occur during the startup phase of GIMP, but can also occur while the program is running. These types PAT errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while GIMP is running. Here are some of the most common sm_squares.pat runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files\GIMP 2\share\gimp\2.0\patterns\Legacy\sm_squares.pat

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


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

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

You can uninstall GIMP 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 GIMP 2.10.12 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

GIMP 2.10.12

The GIMP Development Team

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 sm_squares.pat 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 sm_squares.pat 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 sm_squares.pat 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 sm_squares.pat file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free sm_squares.pat files for every applicable version of GIMP. 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 sm_squares.pat Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate GIMP folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\GIMP 2\share\gimp\2.0\patterns\Legacy\
  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 sm_squares.pat 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 sm_squares.pat Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying sm_squares.pat to your appropriate Windows system directory. The GIMP Development Team typically does not release GIMP PAT 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 sm_squares.pat and all other PAT files for GIMP. An incorrectly installed PAT 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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