How to Download, Fix, and Update Handling.cfg

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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Configuration files such as handling.cfg utilize the CFG file extension. This file is considered a Developer (Configuration) file, and was first created by skatehead for the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Deluxe mod (Not Specified) software package.

handling.cfg was first developed on 03/11/2004 for the Windows 10 Operating System in Grand Theft Auto III RealGTA3 mod 1. The most recent release for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Deluxe mod (Not Specified) launched on 10/27/2004 [version (Not Specified) release].

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple CFG file troubleshooting, and list of free handling.cfg downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: handling.cfg
File Extension: CFG file extension
File Type: Developer
Description: Configuration
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Deluxe mod (Not Specified)
Developer: skatehead
Software: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Deluxe mod
Software Version: (Not Specified)
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 25696
Oldest File Date: 11/09/2019
Latest File Date: 11/16/2019


What are handling.cfg Error Messages?


General handling.cfg Runtime Errors

handling.cfg file errors often occur during the startup phase of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Deluxe mod, but can also occur while the program is running. These types CFG errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Deluxe mod is running. Here are some of the most common handling.cfg runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\vcdv10installer\data\handling.cfg

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


Most CFG errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your handling.cfg file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Deluxe mod), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, handling.cfg file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Deluxe mod, system crash while loading or saving handling.cfg, 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 handling.cfg 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 handling.cfg 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 handling.cfg error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Deluxe mod (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Deluxe mod software.

You can uninstall Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Deluxe mod 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 Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Deluxe mod (Not Specified) and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Deluxe mod software.

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

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Deluxe mod (Not Specified)

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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 handling.cfg 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 handling.cfg 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 handling.cfg 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 handling.cfg file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free handling.cfg files for every applicable version of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Deluxe mod. 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 handling.cfg Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Deluxe mod folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\vcdv10installer\data\
    Windows 10: C:\Games\GTA3\data\
  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 handling.cfg 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 handling.cfg Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying handling.cfg to your appropriate Windows system directory. skatehead typically does not release Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Deluxe mod CFG 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 handling.cfg and all other CFG files for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Deluxe mod. An incorrectly installed CFG 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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