How to Download and Repair Welcomepage.xml (3 Step Guide)

Last Updated: 12/07/2023
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welcomepage.xml is considered a type of Extensible Markup Language file. It is most-commonly used in Game Maker Studio 2 2.2.4 developed by YoYo Games. It uses the XML file extension and is considered a XML (Extensible Markup Language) file.

welcomepage.xml was initially released with Game Maker Studio 2 2.2.4 on 10/29/2019 for the Windows 10 Operating System. This is the most recent release date from YoYo Games, according to our records.

In this article, you will find detailed welcomepage.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: welcomepage.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: Game Maker Studio 2 2.2.4
Developer: YoYo Games
Software: Game Maker Studio 2
Software Version: 2.2.4
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 209
Oldest File Date: 11/28/2019
Latest File Date: 11/28/2019


What are welcomepage.xml Error Messages?


General welcomepage.xml Runtime Errors

welcomepage.xml file errors often occur during the startup phase of Game Maker Studio 2, but can also occur while the program is running. These types XML errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Game Maker Studio 2 is running. Here are some of the most common welcomepage.xml runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files\GameMaker Studio 2\GUI\Skins\Dark\Layouts\welcomepage.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 welcomepage.xml file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Game Maker Studio 2), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, welcomepage.xml file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Game Maker Studio 2, system crash while loading or saving welcomepage.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 welcomepage.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 welcomepage.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 welcomepage.xml error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Game Maker Studio 2 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 Game Maker Studio 2 2.2.4 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Game Maker Studio 2 software.

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

Game Maker Studio 2 2.2.4

YoYo Games

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 welcomepage.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 welcomepage.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 welcomepage.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 welcomepage.xml file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free welcomepage.xml files for every applicable version of Game Maker Studio 2. 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 welcomepage.xml Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Game Maker Studio 2 folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\GameMaker Studio 2\GUI\Skins\Dark\Layouts\
  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 welcomepage.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 welcomepage.xml Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying welcomepage.xml to your appropriate Windows system directory. YoYo Games typically does not release Game Maker Studio 2 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 welcomepage.xml and all other XML files for Game Maker Studio 2. 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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appxblockmap.xml Extensible Markup Language Game Maker Studio 2 2.2.4 910 C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\...
PNG2Tilemap.xml Extensible Markup Language Game Maker Studio 2 2.2.4 11973 C:\Windows\Temp\35225D98-F2A9-495E-BA28-8BC1E37...
resource_menus.xml Extensible Markup Language Game Maker Studio 2 2.2.4 4023 C:\Windows\Temp\885BEDF8-09CA-4391-AF83-9BD8563...

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WmiApRpl.ini Windows Initialization Game Maker Studio 2 2.2.4 29736 C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\
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diagwrn.xml Extensible Markup Language Game Maker Studio 2 2.2.4 93050 C:\Windows\Panther\NewOs\Panther\


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