SMM_TimelinePreviewSource.ax is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like SMM_TimelinePreviewSource.ax, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like FileCoAuth.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. HyperCam) could share the same SMM_TimelinePreviewSource.ax file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.
Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared AX file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when SMM_TimelinePreviewSource.ax is attempted to be loaded either when HyperCam is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common SMM_TimelinePreviewSource.ax errors include:
- Access Violation at address - SMM_TimelinePreviewSource.ax.
- SMM_TimelinePreviewSource.ax could not be found.
- Cannot find C:\Program Files (x86)\HyperCam 5 Home Edition\SMM_TimelinePreviewSource.ax.
- Cannot register SMM_TimelinePreviewSource.ax.
- Cannot start HyperCam. A required component is missing: SMM_TimelinePreviewSource.ax. Please install HyperCam again.
- Failed to load SMM_TimelinePreviewSource.ax.
- The application has failed to start because SMM_TimelinePreviewSource.ax was not found.
- The file SMM_TimelinePreviewSource.ax is missing or corrupt.
- This application failed to start because SMM_TimelinePreviewSource.ax was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.
Your SMM_TimelinePreviewSource.ax file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with HyperCam), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, SMM_TimelinePreviewSource.ax file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading HyperCam, system crash while loading SMM_TimelinePreviewSource.ax, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.