Microsoft Windows ANI sizewe.ani

Sizewe.ani - Download and Fix Errors

Last Updated: 12/01/2024
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Windows Animated Cursor files, such as sizewe.ani, are considered a type of RIFF (Windows Animated Cursor) file. They are associated with the ANI file extension, developed by Microsoft for Windows XP.

The first release of sizewe.ani for the Windows Vista platform was on 11/08/2006 for Windows Vista. On 10/25/2001, version XP was released for Windows XP.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting ANI file problems with sizewe.ani, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	sizewe.ani
File Extension:	ANI file extension
Title:	Sizing Feedback
File Type:	System
Description:	Windows Animated Cursor
MIME Type:	application/unknown
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Program:	Windows XP
Developer:	Microsoft
Software:	Windows
Software Version:	XP

File Details
File Size (Bytes):	818
Oldest File Date:	11/02/2006
Latest File Date:	04/14/2008

View Other sizewe.ani Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	818 bytes
File Modification Date/Time:	2008:04:14 12:00:00+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:15+00:00
File Type:	RIFF
MIME Type:	application/unknown
Title:	Sizing Feedback

^✻ Portions of file data provided by Exiftool (Phil Harvey) distributed under the Perl Artistic License.

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What are sizewe.ani Error Messages?

General sizewe.ani Runtime Errors

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

sizewe.ani could not be found.
sizewe.ani error.
sizewe.ani failed to load.
Error loading sizewe.ani.
Failed to register sizewe.ani / Cannot register sizewe.ani.
Runtime Error - sizewe.ani.
The file sizewe.ani is missing or corrupt.

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Windows\Cursors\sizewe.ani

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

Most ANI errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your sizewe.ani file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Windows), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, sizewe.ani file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows, system crash while loading or saving sizewe.ani, 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.

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How to Fix sizewe.ani 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 sizewe.ani 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):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the sizewe.ani error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing sizewe.ani file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt sizewe.ani files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
In the box, click "YES".
You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
SFC will begin scanning for sizewe.ani issues and any other system file problems.
Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

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

sfc /scannow

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 sizewe.ani error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the sizewe.ani error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your sizewe.ani 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 sizewe.ani file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free sizewe.ani files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download sizewe.ani Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

Windows XP: C:\Windows\Cursors\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\Cursors\

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 XP.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve sizewe.ani 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.

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Download sizewe.ani Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

Windows XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

sizewe.ani

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
File Size:	818
File Date:	04/14/2008
MD5 Checksum:	75d08fd9a67ec46e3ae1c71abb0c7e0e
SHA1 Checksum:	b4a5de1947ff8491d2d7c16114d7264f867666b2
SHA256 Checksum:	b4ed5de9df12813a96c306c3f9dd6239f58c59ac2304c27fcc0c143a5028a777
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\Cursors\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	RIFF
File Modification Date/Time:	04/14/2008

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

sizewe.ani

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	818
File Date:	04/14/2008
MD5 Checksum:	75d08fd9a67ec46e3ae1c71abb0c7e0e
SHA1 Checksum:	b4a5de1947ff8491d2d7c16114d7264f867666b2
SHA256 Checksum:	b4ed5de9df12813a96c306c3f9dd6239f58c59ac2304c27fcc0c143a5028a777
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\Cursors\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	RIFF
File Modification Date/Time:	04/14/2008

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