Device configuration corrupted

4.5

The configuration file is unreadable, causing errors or erratic device behavior.

Symptoms
  • Garbled text in menus
  • Random crashes
  • Device not recognized
Possible Causes
  • Sudden power loss
  • Disk bad sectors
  • Software bug

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Delete Config File

Find and delete the .ini or .xml config file; the app will recreate a fresh one.

2

Run Disk Check

Run "chkdsk" to ensure the corruption isn't caused by physical drive damage.

3

Reinstall Drivers

Corruption often happens in the driver's local data store.

When to See a Technician

Corruption is often a precursor to a failing storage drive.

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