3 Steps to Download and Fix Character.xml Errors

Last Updated: 12/07/2023
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The development of MATLAB R2009a by MathWorks prompted the latest creation of character.xml. It is also known as a Extensible Markup Language file (file extension XML), which is classified as a type of XML (Extensible Markup Language) file.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for character.xml was on 03/14/2009 inside MATLAB R2009a. This is not only most recent release from MathWorks, but it's the only version known in existence.

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

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: character.xml
File Extension: XML file extension
File Type: Data
Description: Extensible Markup Language
MIME Type: application/xml
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: MATLAB R2009a
Developer: MathWorks
Software: MATLAB
Software Version: R2009a
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 524
Oldest File Date: 12/18/2019
Latest File Date: 12/18/2019


What are character.xml Error Messages?


General character.xml Runtime Errors

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

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2019b\resources\MATLAB\zh_CN\character.xml

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


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

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

You can uninstall MATLAB 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 MATLAB R2009a and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

MATLAB R2009a

MathWorks

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 character.xml 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 character.xml 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 character.xml 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 character.xml file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free character.xml files for every applicable version of MATLAB. 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 character.xml Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate MATLAB folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2019b\resources\MATLAB\zh_CN\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2019b\resources\MATLAB\ko_KR\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2019b\resources\MATLAB\ja_JP\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2019b\resources\MATLAB\en\
  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 character.xml 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 character.xml Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying character.xml to your appropriate Windows system directory. MathWorks typically does not release MATLAB XML 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 character.xml and all other XML files for MATLAB. An incorrectly installed XML file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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Files Related to character.xml


XML Files Related to character.xml

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
getabstime.xml Extensible Markup Language MATLAB R2009a 288 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Deleted\Microsoft....
fwrite.xml Extensible Markup Language MATLAB R2009a 1297 C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\SLS\9482F4B4-E3...
LoggingPlugin.xml Extensible Markup Language MATLAB R2009a 435 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.GetHelp_...
importdata.xml Extensible Markup Language MATLAB R2009a 1145 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.XboxApp_...
ichol.xml Extensible Markup Language MATLAB R2009a 2259 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.GetHelp_...

Other Files Related to character.xml

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
setupact.log Log MATLAB R2009a 62521 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
setupact.log Log MATLAB R2009a 26757 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
setupapi.dev.log Log MATLAB R2009a 684126 C:\Windows\inf\
WmiApRpl.ini Windows Initialization MATLAB R2009a 29736 C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\
api-ms-win-core-profil... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.15063.137) 18240 C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2019b\sys\java\jre\win...


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