Fixing Guidmap.dat Issues - How to Download and Repair

Last Updated: 12/20/2023
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DAT files such as guidmap.dat are categorized as Dynamic Link Library (Game Data) files. As a Game Data file, it was created for use in CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019 by Corel Corporation.

The initial introduction of guidmap.dat released in CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019 was for Windows 10 on 03/12/2019. This is the most recent release date from Corel Corporation, according to our records.

In this article, you will find detailed guidmap.dat information, a DAT file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: guidmap.dat
File Extension: DAT file extension
File Type: Dynamic Link Library
Description: Game Data
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019
Developer: Corel Corporation
Software: CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
Software Version: 2019
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 1612
Oldest File Date: 10/16/2019
Latest File Date: 10/16/2019


What are guidmap.dat Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library guidmap.dat Errors

guidmap.dat is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like guidmap.dat, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like Setup.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. CorelDRAW Graphics Suite) could share the same guidmap.dat 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 DAT 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 guidmap.dat is attempted to be loaded either when CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common guidmap.dat errors include:

Your guidmap.dat file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with CorelDRAW Graphics Suite), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, guidmap.dat file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, system crash while loading guidmap.dat, 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.



How to Fix guidmap.dat 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 guidmap.dat 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 guidmap.dat error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed CorelDRAW Graphics Suite (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling CorelDRAW Graphics Suite software.

You can uninstall CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 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 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall CorelDRAW Graphics Suite software.

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

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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 guidmap.dat 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 guidmap.dat 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 guidmap.dat 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 guidmap.dat file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free guidmap.dat files for every applicable version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite. 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 guidmap.dat Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate CorelDRAW Graphics Suite folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Corel\CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019\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 guidmap.dat 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 guidmap.dat Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying guidmap.dat to your appropriate Windows system directory. Corel Corporation typically does not release CorelDRAW Graphics Suite DAT 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 guidmap.dat and all other DAT files for CorelDRAW Graphics Suite. An incorrectly installed DAT file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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Files Related to guidmap.dat


DAT Files Related to guidmap.dat

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
settings.dat Game Data CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019 8192 C:\Windows\System32\
imagestore.dat Game Data CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019 26618 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\
ntuser.dat Game Data CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019 262144 C:\Windows\inf\
settings.dat Game Data CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019 8192 C:\Windows\System32\
RecoveryStore.{D109DE0... Game Data CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019 5120 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\

Other Files Related to guidmap.dat

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
setuperr.log Log PhotoImpact X3 2283 C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
setupact.log Log CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019 62521 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
setupact.log Log PhotoImpact X3 25232 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
setupapi.dev.log Log CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019 684126 C:\Windows\inf\
volsnap.PNF Precompiled INF CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019 5164 C:\Windows\inf\


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