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File Size: | 1816 bytes |
File Modification Date/Time: | 2020:01:24 03:12:54+00:00 |
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HwInfo.cfg is considered a type of Configuration file. It is most-commonly used in MSI Afterburner 4.6.0 developed by Micro-Star International. It uses the CFG file extension and is considered a Developer (Configuration) file.
The first version of HwInfo.cfg was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 03/09/2019 inside MSI Afterburner 4.6.0. This file version is latest update offered from Micro-Star International, according to our records.
This article discusses complete file details, CFG file troubleshooting instructions for problems with HwInfo.cfg, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.
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General Information ✻ | |
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File Name: | HwInfo.cfg |
File Extension: | CFG file extension |
File Type: | Developer |
Description: | Configuration |
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Developer and Software Information | |
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Software Program: | MSI Afterburner 4.6.0 |
Developer: | Micro-Star International |
Software: | MSI Afterburner |
Software Version: | 4.6.0 |
File Details | |
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File Size (Bytes): | 1816 |
Oldest File Date: | 01/24/2020 |
Latest File Date: | 01/24/2020 |
HwInfo.cfg file errors often occur during the startup phase of MSI Afterburner, but can also occur while the program is running. These types CFG errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while MSI Afterburner is running. Here are some of the most common HwInfo.cfg runtime errors:
Runtime Error!
Program: C:\Program Files (x86)\MSI Afterburner\Plugins\Monitoring\HwInfo.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 HwInfo.cfg file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with MSI Afterburner), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, HwInfo.cfg file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading MSI Afterburner, system crash while loading or saving HwInfo.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.
If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your HwInfo.cfg issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.
To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):
If the Step 1 fails to resolve the HwInfo.cfg error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.
You can uninstall MSI Afterburner software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):
After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall MSI Afterburner software.
If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.
MSI Afterburner 4.6.0
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When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many HwInfo.cfg error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:
If Windows Update failed to resolve the HwInfo.cfg error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.
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 HwInfo.cfg file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free HwInfo.cfg files for every applicable version of MSI Afterburner. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:
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 HwInfo.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.
CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying HwInfo.cfg to your appropriate Windows system directory. Micro-Star International typically does not release MSI Afterburner 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 HwInfo.cfg and all other CFG files for MSI Afterburner. An incorrectly installed CFG file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.
File Name | Description | Software Program (Version) | File Size (bytes) | File Location |
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SMART.cfg | Configuration | MSI Afterburner 4.6.0 | 40 | C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\ |
RTCore.cfg | Configuration | MSI Afterburner 4.6.0 | 7739 | C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\ |
CPU.cfg | Configuration | MSI Afterburner 4.6.0 | 55 | C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\ |
HwInfo.cfg | Configuration | MSI Afterburner 4.6.0 | 1816 | C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\ |
AIDA64.cfg | Configuration | MSI Afterburner 4.6.0 | 1044 | C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\ |
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setupact.log | Log | MSI Afterburner 4.6.0 | 62521 | C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\ |
setupapi.dev.log | Log | MSI Afterburner 4.6.0 | 684126 | C:\Windows\inf\ |
api-ms-win-core-dateti... | ApiSet Stub DLL | Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) | 11112 | C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv... |
BootPerformanceDiagnos... | Binary Disk Image | MSI Afterburner 4.6.0 | 29400 | C:\Windows\System32\wdi\ |
ntuser.dat | Game Data | MSI Afterburner 4.6.0 | 262144 | C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\NetworkService\ |
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