How to Fix Desktop_small.tif Problems and Download Updates

Last Updated: 11/29/2023
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The development of Cinema 4D R20 by MAXON Computer prompted the latest creation of desktop_small.tif. It is also known as a Tag Image File Format file (file extension TIF), which is classified as a type of TIFF (Tag Image File Format) file.

desktop_small.tif was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 11/28/2013 with Cinema 4D R20. According to our records, this release is the only version of this file offered by MAXON Computer.

Please see below for more detailed information, TIF file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of desktop_small.tif.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: desktop_small.tif
File Extension: TIF file extension
File Type: Raster Image
Description: Tag Image File Format
MIME Type: image/tiff
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Cinema 4D R20
Software: Adobe Photoshop CC 2019 (Windows)
Developer: MAXON Computer
Software: Cinema 4D
Software Version: R20
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 18548
Oldest File Date: 12/17/2019
Latest File Date: 12/17/2019


What are desktop_small.tif Error Messages?


General desktop_small.tif Runtime Errors

desktop_small.tif file errors often occur during the startup phase of Cinema 4D, but can also occur while the program is running. These types TIF errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Cinema 4D is running. Here are some of the most common desktop_small.tif runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files\Maxon Cinema 4D R21\resource\modules\browser\icons\desktop_small.tif

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


Most TIF errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your desktop_small.tif file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Cinema 4D), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, desktop_small.tif file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Cinema 4D, system crash while loading or saving desktop_small.tif, 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 desktop_small.tif 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 desktop_small.tif 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 desktop_small.tif error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Cinema 4D (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Cinema 4D software.

You can uninstall Cinema 4D 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 Cinema 4D R20 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Cinema 4D software.

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

Cinema 4D R20

MAXON Computer

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 desktop_small.tif 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 desktop_small.tif 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 desktop_small.tif 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 desktop_small.tif file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free desktop_small.tif files for every applicable version of Cinema 4D. 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 desktop_small.tif Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Cinema 4D folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Maxon Cinema 4D R21\resource\modules\browser\icons\
  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 desktop_small.tif 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 desktop_small.tif Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying desktop_small.tif to your appropriate Windows system directory. MAXON Computer typically does not release Cinema 4D TIF 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 desktop_small.tif and all other TIF files for Cinema 4D. An incorrectly installed TIF file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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clock_dark.tif Tag Image File Format Cinema 4D R20 63300 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\

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