Download and Repair New_Skins.url Issues

Last Updated: 12/01/2023
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URL files such as New_Skins.url are categorized as Internet Shortcut (Internet Shortcut) files. As a Internet Shortcut file, it was created for use in VLC Media Player 3.0.8 by VideoLAN.

The first version of New_Skins.url for VLC Media Player 3.0.8 was seen on 08/22/2019 in Windows 10. This file release marks the latest and most updated version from VideoLAN.

In this article, you will find detailed New_Skins.url information, a URL file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: New_Skins.url
File Extension: URL file extension
File Type: Internet Shortcut
Description: Internet Shortcut
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: VLC Media Player 3.0.8
Developer: VideoLAN
Software: VLC Media Player
Software Version: 3.0.8
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 65
Oldest File Date: 10/12/2019
Latest File Date: 10/12/2019


What are New_Skins.url Error Messages?


General New_Skins.url Runtime Errors

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

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\New_Skins.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 New_Skins.url file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with VLC Media Player), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, New_Skins.url file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading VLC Media Player, system crash while loading or saving New_Skins.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 New_Skins.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 New_Skins.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 New_Skins.url error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall VLC Media Player 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 VLC Media Player 3.0.8 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall VLC Media Player software.

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

VLC Media Player 3.0.8

VideoLAN

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


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying New_Skins.url to your appropriate Windows system directory. VideoLAN typically does not release VLC Media Player 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 New_Skins.url and all other URL files for VLC Media Player. An incorrectly installed URL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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Bing.url Internet Shortcut VLC Media Player 3.0.8 208 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
Documentation.url Internet Shortcut VLC Media Player 3.0.8 56 C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\
New_Skins.url Internet Shortcut VLC Media Player 3.0.8 65 C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\

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File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
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setupact.log Log VLC Media Player 3.0.8 1398820 C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
SA.DAT Game Data VLC Media Player 3.0.7.1 6 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
setupapi.dev.log Log VLC Media Player 3.0.8 683894 C:\Windows\inf\
WmiApRpl.h C/C++/Objective-C Header VLC Media Player 3.0.8 3444 C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\


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