BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd Errors: Download and Troubleshoot

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
[Time to Read Article: 5 minutes]

The development of Mobile Plans by Apple prompted the latest creation of BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd. It is also known as a BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd file (file extension WINMD), which is classified as a type of Win64 DLL (Executable application) file.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd was on 09/25/2019 inside Avira Free Antivirus 15.0.1909.1591. The most recent release for Apple QuickTime Player 7.7.9 launched on 01/07/2016 [version 3.1811.1811.04002 release].

This article discusses complete file details, WINMD file troubleshooting instructions for problems with BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd, 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: BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd
File Extension: WINMD file extension
Description: BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Software Program: Mobile Plans
Legal Copyright: ©Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x0000
Code Size: 9728


What are BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd Errors

BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like wuauclt.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Apple QuickTime Player) could share the same BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared WINMD file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd is attempted to be loaded either when Apple QuickTime Player is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd errors include:

Your BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Apple QuickTime Player), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Apple QuickTime Player, system crash while loading BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd 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 BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd 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 BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Apple QuickTime 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 Apple QuickTime Player 7.7.9 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Apple QuickTime Player software.

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

Apple QuickTime Player 7.7.9

Apple

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 BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd 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 BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd 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 BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd 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 BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd files for every applicable version of Apple QuickTime 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 BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Apple QuickTime Player folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.OneConnect_3.1811.3082.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.OneConnect_3.1811.3082.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.OneConnect_3.1811.3082.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.OneConnect_3.1811.3082.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.OneConnect_3.1811.3082.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\
  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 BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd 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.



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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd to your appropriate Windows system directory. Apple typically does not release Apple QuickTime Player WINMD 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 BackgroundTaskComponent.winmd and all other WINMD files for Apple QuickTime Player. An incorrectly installed WINMD file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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