How to Update, Download, and Fix ExplorerFavorites.txt

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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Plain Text files, such as ExplorerFavorites.txt, are considered a type of Text (Plain Text) file. They are associated with the TXT file extension, developed by Sony Creative Software for Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189.

The initial introduction of ExplorerFavorites.txt released in ACID Music Studio 11 11.0.7.18 was for Windows 10 on 01/21/2019. The most recent version [file version 13.0.189] was introduced on 12/12/2014 for Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189.

This article discusses complete file details, TXT file troubleshooting instructions for problems with ExplorerFavorites.txt, 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: ExplorerFavorites.txt
File Extension: TXT file extension
File Type: Text
Description: Plain Text
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189
Developer: Sony Creative Software
Software: Sony Movie Studio 13
Software Version: 13.0.189
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 2
Oldest File Date: 02/19/2020
Latest File Date: 02/19/2020


What are ExplorerFavorites.txt Error Messages?


General ExplorerFavorites.txt Runtime Errors

ExplorerFavorites.txt file errors often occur during the startup phase of Sony Movie Studio 13, but can also occur while the program is running. These types TXT errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Sony Movie Studio 13 is running. Here are some of the most common ExplorerFavorites.txt runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Sony\Movie Studio\13.0\ExplorerFavorites.txt

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


Most TXT errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your ExplorerFavorites.txt file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Sony Movie Studio 13), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, ExplorerFavorites.txt file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Sony Movie Studio 13, system crash while loading or saving ExplorerFavorites.txt, 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 ExplorerFavorites.txt 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 ExplorerFavorites.txt 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 ExplorerFavorites.txt error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Sony Movie Studio 13 (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Sony Movie Studio 13 software.

You can uninstall Sony Movie Studio 13 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 Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Sony Movie Studio 13 software.

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

Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189

Sony Creative Software

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 ExplorerFavorites.txt 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 ExplorerFavorites.txt 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 ExplorerFavorites.txt 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 ExplorerFavorites.txt file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free ExplorerFavorites.txt files for every applicable version of Sony Movie Studio 13. 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 ExplorerFavorites.txt Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Sony Movie Studio 13 folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Sony\Movie Studio\13.0\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\
  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 ExplorerFavorites.txt 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 ExplorerFavorites.txt Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying ExplorerFavorites.txt to your appropriate Windows system directory. Sony Creative Software typically does not release Sony Movie Studio 13 TXT 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 ExplorerFavorites.txt and all other TXT files for Sony Movie Studio 13. An incorrectly installed TXT 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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TXT Files Related to ExplorerFavorites.txt

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
gnsdk_license.txt Plain Text Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189 444 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Office.O...
SkypeApp0.txt Plain Text Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189 21889 C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\vf...
ExplorerFavorites.txt Plain Text Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189 2 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
ReadMe - Joystick Prof... Plain Text Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189 4474 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Office.O...
0.0.filtertrie.interme... Plain Text Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189 32722 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\

Other Files Related to ExplorerFavorites.txt

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
CBS.log Log Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189 1015664 C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
WmiApRpl.ini Windows Initialization Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189 29736 C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\
api-ms-win-core-profil... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 10600 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
diagwrn.xml Extensible Markup Language Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189 44683 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
PerfStringBackup.INI Windows Initialization Sony Movie Studio 13 13.0.189 1321920 C:\Windows\System32\


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