How to Download, Fix, and Update _sessionStatePA.xml

Last Updated: 12/25/2023
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_sessionStatePA.xml is considered a type of Extensible Markup Language file. It is most-commonly used in PicsArt - Photo Studio (not specified) developed by PicsArt. It uses the XML file extension and is considered a Data (Extensible Markup Language) file.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for _sessionStatePA.xml was on 08/12/2015 inside PicsArt - Photo Studio (not specified). This is not only most recent release from PicsArt, but it's the only version known in existence.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, XML file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of _sessionStatePA.xml.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: _sessionStatePA.xml
File Extension: XML file extension
File Type: Data
Description: Extensible Markup Language
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: PicsArt - Photo Studio (not specified)
Developer: PicsArt
Software: PicsArt - Photo Studio
Software Version: (not specified)
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 423
Oldest File Date: 01/29/2020
Latest File Date: 01/29/2020


What are _sessionStatePA.xml Error Messages?


General _sessionStatePA.xml Runtime Errors

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

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Packages\2FE3CB00.PicsArt-PhotoStudio_crhqpqs3x1ygc\LocalState\_sessionStatePA.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 _sessionStatePA.xml file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with PicsArt - Photo Studio), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, _sessionStatePA.xml file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading PicsArt - Photo Studio, system crash while loading or saving _sessionStatePA.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 _sessionStatePA.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 _sessionStatePA.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 _sessionStatePA.xml error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed PicsArt - Photo Studio (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling PicsArt - Photo Studio software.

You can uninstall PicsArt - Photo Studio 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 PicsArt - Photo Studio (not specified) and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall PicsArt - Photo Studio software.

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

PicsArt - Photo Studio (not specified)

PicsArt

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 _sessionStatePA.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 _sessionStatePA.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 _sessionStatePA.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 _sessionStatePA.xml file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free _sessionStatePA.xml files for every applicable version of PicsArt - Photo Studio. 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 _sessionStatePA.xml Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate PicsArt - Photo Studio folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Packages\2FE3CB00.PicsArt-PhotoStudio_crhqpqs3x1ygc\LocalState\
  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 _sessionStatePA.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 _sessionStatePA.xml Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying _sessionStatePA.xml to your appropriate Windows system directory. PicsArt typically does not release PicsArt - Photo Studio 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 _sessionStatePA.xml and all other XML files for PicsArt - Photo Studio. An incorrectly installed XML 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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XML Files Related to _sessionStatePA.xml

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
update.xml Extensible Markup Language PicsArt - Photo Studio (not specified) 526 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\
appxblockmap.xml Extensible Markup Language PicsArt - Photo Studio (not specified) 13161 C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\...
appxblockmap.xml Extensible Markup Language PicsArt - Photo Studio (not specified) 340 C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\...
AppxBundleManifest.xml Extensible Markup Language PicsArt - Photo Studio (not specified) 27050 C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Repository\
updatestore51b519d5-b6... Extensible Markup Language PicsArt - Photo Studio (not specified) 13896 C:\Users\Bill\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows M...

Other Files Related to _sessionStatePA.xml

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
setuperr.log Log PicsArt - Photo Studio (not specified) 18218 C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
setupapi.dev.log Log PicsArt - Photo Studio (not specified) 684126 C:\Windows\inf\
diagerr.xml Extensible Markup Language PicsArt - Photo Studio (not specified) 44109 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
EtwRTEventLog-System.etl Microsoft Event Trace Log PicsArt - Photo Studio (not specified) 432 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\
snapshot.etl Microsoft Event Trace Log PicsArt - Photo Studio (not specified) 360448 C:\Windows\System32\WDI\{86432a0b-3c7d-4ddf-a89...


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