Checkers Homepage.url: How to Fix, Download, and Update

Last Updated: 11/27/2023
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Checkers Homepage.url, also known as a Internet Shortcut file, was created by Magicwand Software for the development of Checkers 1.3. URL files fall under under the Internet Shortcut (Internet Shortcut) file type category.

Checkers Homepage.url was initially released with Checkers 1.3 on 01/03/2001 for the Windows 10 Operating System. According to our records, this release is the only version of this file offered by Magicwand Software.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, URL file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of Checkers Homepage.url.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: Checkers Homepage.url
File Extension: URL file extension
File Type: Internet Shortcut
Description: Internet Shortcut
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Checkers 1.3
Developer: Magicwand Software
Software: Checkers
Software Version: 1.3
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 168
Oldest File Date: 12/28/2019
Latest File Date: 12/28/2019


What are Checkers Homepage.url Error Messages?


General Checkers Homepage.url Runtime Errors

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

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files (x86)\Magicwand\Checkers 1.3\Checkers Homepage.url

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


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

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

You can uninstall Checkers 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 Checkers 1.3 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Checkers 1.3

Magicwand 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 Checkers Homepage.url 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 Checkers Homepage.url 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 Checkers Homepage.url 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 Checkers Homepage.url file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Checkers Homepage.url files for every applicable version of Checkers. 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 Checkers Homepage.url Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Checkers folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Magicwand\Checkers 1.3\
  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 Checkers Homepage.url 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 Checkers Homepage.url Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying Checkers Homepage.url to your appropriate Windows system directory. Magicwand Software typically does not release Checkers URL 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 Checkers Homepage.url and all other URL files for Checkers. An incorrectly installed URL 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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URL Files Related to Checkers Homepage.url

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
Checkers Support.url Internet Shortcut Checkers 1.3 190 C:\Windows\Prefetch\
Checkers Homepage.url Internet Shortcut Checkers 1.3 168 C:\Windows\Prefetch\
Checkers FAQ.url Internet Shortcut Checkers 1.3 182 C:\Windows\Prefetch\
Magicwand Software.url Internet Shortcut Checkers 1.3 136 C:\Windows\Prefetch\
Checkers Rules.url Internet Shortcut Checkers 1.3 186 C:\Windows\Prefetch\

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