Download, Fix, and Update Settings.ini

Last Updated: 11/29/2023
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Windows Initialization files such as settings.ini utilize the INI file extension. This file is considered a Settings (Windows Initialization) file, and was first created by AVG Technologies for the AVG PC TuneUp 16.72.2.55508 software package.

settings.ini was first released for Windows Vista Operating System on 11/08/2006 with Windows Vista. On 01/12/2017, version 16.72.2.55508 was released for AVG PC TuneUp 16.72.2.55508. settings.ini is packaged with AVG PC TuneUp 16.72.2.55508, ZoneAlarm Pro Antivirus+Firewall 2019 15.6.028.18012, and ZoneAlarm Antivirus 15.8.008.18174.

Please continue reading to find your correct settings.ini file version download (free), detailed file information, and INI file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: settings.ini
File Extension: INI file extension
File Type: Settings
Description: Windows Initialization
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: AVG PC TuneUp 16.72.2.55508
Developer: AVG Technologies
Software: AVG PC TuneUp
Software Version: 16.72.2.55508
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 970
Oldest File Date: 04/11/2009
Latest File Date: 02/10/2020


What are settings.ini Error Messages?


General settings.ini Runtime Errors

settings.ini file errors often occur during the startup phase of AVG PC TuneUp, but can also occur while the program is running. These types INI errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while AVG PC TuneUp is running. Here are some of the most common settings.ini runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\ProgramData\Avg\AVG TuneUp\settings.ini

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


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

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

You can uninstall AVG PC TuneUp 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 AVG PC TuneUp 16.72.2.55508 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

AVG PC TuneUp 16.72.2.55508

AVG Technologies

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 settings.ini 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 settings.ini 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 settings.ini 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 settings.ini file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free settings.ini files for every applicable version of AVG PC TuneUp. 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 settings.ini Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate AVG PC TuneUp folder location:
    Windows Vista: C:\Users\Bill\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\
    Windows Vista: C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\
    Windows Vista: C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\
    Windows 7: C:\Users\Bill\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\
    Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Sidebar\
    Show 85 more directories +
    Windows 7: C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\
    Windows 8: C:\Users\Bill Gates\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\
    Windows 8: C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\
    Windows 8: C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\
    Windows 8: C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\NetworkService\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\
    Windows 8.1: C:\Users\Bill Gates\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\
    Windows 8.1: C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\
    Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\
    Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\NetworkService\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\LSoft Technologies\Active@ Boot Disk\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Stardock\ObjectDockPlus\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\Documents\Pinnacle VideoSpin\My Projects\MY MOVIE\Settings\STUDIOUSER\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Public\Documents\Pinnacle\Program Files (x86)\Pinnacle\VideoSpin\Programs\User\STUDIOUSER\Settings\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Public\Documents\Pinnacle\Program Files (x86)\Pinnacle\VideoSpin\Programs\User\Default\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Public\Documents\Pinnacle\Program Files (x86)\Pinnacle\VideoSpin\Programs\User\Default\Settings\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Public\Documents\Pinnacle\Program Files (x86)\Pinnacle\VideoSpin\Programs\User\All Users\Settings\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Public\Documents\Pinnacle\Program Files (x86)\Pinnacle\VideoSpin\Programs\Sites\DESKTOP-QSDHE5H\Settings\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Public\Documents\Pinnacle\Program Files (x86)\Pinnacle\VideoSpin\Programs\Sites\DESKTOP-QSDHE5H\Settings\@EditController.set\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Public\Documents\Pinnacle\Program Files (x86)\Pinnacle\VideoSpin\Programs\Projects\PAL\Start-PAL\Settings\Default\Default\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Public\Documents\Pinnacle\Program Files (x86)\Pinnacle\VideoSpin\Programs\Projects\NTSC\Start-NTSC\Settings\Default\Default\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\CyberLink\PowerDVD19\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD19\MediaEspresso\Custom\Setting\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD19\Custom\Setting\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\CyberLink\MediaShow6\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\CyberLink\MediaEspresso\7.5\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\CyberLink\PowerDVD18\MediaEspresso\Custom\Setting\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\CyberLink\PowerDVD18\Custom\Setting\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\CyberLink\PowerDVD18\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\CyberLink\MediaShow6\Custom\Setting\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\CyberLink\MediaEspresso7.5\Custom\Setting\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\CyberLink\PerfectCam\Custom\Setting\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\CyberLink\YouCam7\Custom\Setting\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\WebSite Downloader for Windows\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Total Video Converter\
    Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\VMware\VMware Workstation\
    Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Xilisoft\Download YouTube Video\customdata\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Movavi Video Converter 20 Premium\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Glarysoft\Malware Hunter\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\IObit Malware Fighter\Surfing Protection\Adblock\db\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\DefaultAppPool\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\2BrightSparks\SyncBackFree\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\LocalLow\Adblock Plus for IE\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\DefaultAppPool\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Convivea\Bit_Che\3\
    Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Xilisoft\Video Converter Ultimate\customdata\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\Surfing Protection\Adblock\db\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Trillian\stixe\interface\Tabbed\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Trillian\stixe\interface\Minimal\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Trillian\stixe\interface\Default\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Trillian\skins\windows6\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Simnet\Simple Sticky Notes\
    Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Xilisoft\Video Converter Platinum\customdata\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Glary Utilities 5\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\PowerArchiver\skins\Ubuntu Gray\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\PowerArchiver\skins\Office 2016 Light\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\PowerArchiver\skins\Carbon Dark\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\PowerArchiver\skins\Office 2016 Dark\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\PowerArchiver\skins\Blizzard Blue\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\PowerArchiver\skins\Fiord Gray\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\PowerArchiver\skins\Quartz Violet\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\WinUtilities\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\Documents\MOBILedit!\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\QFX Software\KeyScrambler\
    Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\QFX Software\KeyScrambler\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Total Video Player\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\Total Video Player\
    Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\ALLPlayer\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\Surfing Protection\Adblock\db\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Advanced SystemCare Ultimate\Surfing Protection\Adblock\db\
    Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\AVG\Antivirus\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Corel\CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019\Draw\Workspace\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\CyberLink\YouCam8\Custom\Setting\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\CyberLink\YouCam8\
    Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\AVG\Antivirus\
    Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Avg\AVG TuneUp\
    Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\DAEMON Tools Pro\
    Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\DAEMON Tools Lite\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\DefaultAppPool\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\
    Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\VMware\VMware Workstation\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Bill\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\NetworkService\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\
    Windows 10: C:\Users\defaultuser0\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\
  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 settings.ini 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 settings.ini Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying settings.ini to your appropriate Windows system directory. AVG Technologies typically does not release AVG PC TuneUp INI 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 settings.ini and all other INI files for AVG PC TuneUp. An incorrectly installed INI 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 settings.ini


INI Files Related to settings.ini

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
setup.ini Windows Initialization AVG PC TuneUp 16.72.2.55508 116 C:\Windows\Temp\9CA39BBE-6EA7-4765-865F-7156972...
WmiApRpl.ini Windows Initialization AVG PC TuneUp 16.72.2.55508 29736 C:\Windows\IME\IMESC5\HELP\
iecontextmenu.ini Windows Initialization AVG PC TuneUp 16.72.2.55508 3654 C:\Windows\System32\sru\
iecontextmenu.ini Windows Initialization AVG PC TuneUp 16.72.2.55508 3894 C:\Windows\System32\sru\
iecontextmenu.ini Windows Initialization AVG PC TuneUp 16.72.2.55508 2802 C:\Windows\System32\sru\

Other Files Related to settings.ini

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
Sessions.back.xml Extensible Markup Language AVG Antivirus 19.8.3108 5277233 C:\Windows\servicing\Sessions\
CBS.log Log AVG PC TuneUp 16.72.2.55508 9999503 C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
setuperr.log Log AVG PC TuneUp 16.72.2.55508 23532 C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
symbol.ttf TrueType Font AVG PC TuneUp 16.72.2.55508 70128 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Office.O...
setupact.log Log AVG Antivirus 19.8.3108 11739 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\


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