How to Fix Contribute.url Problems and Download Updates

Last Updated: 12/03/2023
[Time to Read: ~3-5 minutes]

Contribute.url uses the URL file extension, which is more specifically known as a Internet Shortcut file. It is classified as a Internet Shortcut (Internet Shortcut) file, created for Wake On LAN 1 by Fusion Fenix.

The initial introduction of Contribute.url released in Wake On LAN 1 was for Windows 10 on 01/18/2006. This file marks the latest update from Fusion Fenix, according to our records.

Please continue reading to find your correct Contribute.url file version download (free), detailed file information, and URL file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: Contribute.url
File Extension: URL file extension
File Type: Internet Shortcut
Description: Internet Shortcut
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Wake On LAN 1
Developer: Fusion Fenix
Software: Wake On LAN
Software Version: 1
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 69
Oldest File Date: 01/22/2020
Latest File Date: 01/22/2020


What are Contribute.url Error Messages?


General Contribute.url Runtime Errors

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

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files (x86)\Fusion\FUSION WOL\Contribute.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 Contribute.url file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Wake On LAN), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, Contribute.url file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Wake On LAN, system crash while loading or saving Contribute.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 Contribute.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 Contribute.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 Contribute.url error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Wake On LAN 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 Wake On LAN 1 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Wake On LAN software.

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

Wake On LAN 1

Fusion Fenix

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


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying Contribute.url to your appropriate Windows system directory. Fusion Fenix typically does not release Wake On LAN 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 Contribute.url and all other URL files for Wake On LAN. 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


Files Related to Contribute.url


URL Files Related to Contribute.url

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
Contribute.url Internet Shortcut Wake On LAN 1 69 C:\Windows\System32\spool\V4Dirs\AE87AD47-20B9-...
Fusion online.url Internet Shortcut Wake On LAN 1 55 C:\Windows\System32\spool\V4Dirs\DD2E7BF2-6520-...

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setupact.log Log Wake On LAN 1 26757 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
SA.DAT Game Data Wake On LAN 1 6 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
api-ms-win-core-sysinf... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 12136 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
diagwrn.xml Extensible Markup Language Wake On LAN 1 5718 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\


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