Troubleshooting Content-prefs.sqlite: How To Guide (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/29/2023
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content-prefs.sqlite is considered a type of SQLite Database file. It is most-commonly used in Songbird 2.2.0-2453 developed by Pioneers of the Inevitable. It uses the SQLITE file extension and is considered a Database (SQLite Database) file.

content-prefs.sqlite was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 09/18/2019 with Mozilla Firefox 69.0.1. The latest file update released for Songbird 2.2.0-2453 was on 11/28/2013 [file version 2.2.0-2453].

Please continue reading to find your correct content-prefs.sqlite file version download (free), detailed file information, and SQLITE file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: content-prefs.sqlite
File Extension: SQLITE file extension
File Type: Database
Description: SQLite Database
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Songbird 2.2.0-2453
Developer: Pioneers of the Inevitable
Software: Songbird
Software Version: 2.2.0-2453
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 7168
Oldest File Date: 10/03/2019
Latest File Date: 02/21/2020


What are content-prefs.sqlite Error Messages?


General content-prefs.sqlite Runtime Errors

content-prefs.sqlite file errors often occur during the startup phase of Songbird, but can also occur while the program is running. These types SQLITE errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Songbird is running. Here are some of the most common content-prefs.sqlite runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Songbird2\Profiles\8cqmpphz.default\content-prefs.sqlite

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


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

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

You can uninstall Songbird 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 Songbird 2.2.0-2453 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Songbird 2.2.0-2453

Pioneers of the Inevitable

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 content-prefs.sqlite 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 content-prefs.sqlite 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 content-prefs.sqlite 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 content-prefs.sqlite file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free content-prefs.sqlite files for every applicable version of Songbird. 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 content-prefs.sqlite Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Songbird folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\Desktop\Tor Browser\Browser\TorBrowser\Data\Browser\profile.default\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\q5zeb2xq.default-release\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\za4grs9g.default-beta\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\Documents\FirefoxPortable\Data\profile\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Songbird2\Profiles\8cqmpphz.default\
  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 content-prefs.sqlite 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 content-prefs.sqlite Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying content-prefs.sqlite to your appropriate Windows system directory. Pioneers of the Inevitable typically does not release Songbird SQLITE 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 content-prefs.sqlite and all other SQLITE files for Songbird. An incorrectly installed SQLITE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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