Open Source MAME FX focus.fx

Fix, Download, and Update Focus.fx

Last Updated: 12/12/2024
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Direct3D Effects files such as focus.fx utilize the FX file extension. This file is considered a 3D Image (Direct3D Effects) file, and was first created by Open Source for the MAME 0.211b software package.

The first version of focus.fx for MAME 0.211b was seen on 06/26/2019 in Windows 10. This file version is latest update offered from Open Source, according to our records.

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

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	focus.fx
File Extension:	FX file extension
File Type:	3D Image
Description:	Direct3D Effects
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Program:	MAME 0.211b
Developer:	Open Source
Software:	MAME
Software Version:	0.211b

File Details
File Size (Bytes):	3493
Oldest File Date:	01/02/2020
Latest File Date:	01/02/2020

View Other focus.fx Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	3.4 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:02 10:45:50+00:00

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

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What are focus.fx Error Messages?

General focus.fx Runtime Errors

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

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

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\MAME\hlsl\focus.fx

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

Most FX errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your focus.fx file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with MAME), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, focus.fx file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading MAME, system crash while loading or saving focus.fx, 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 focus.fx 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 focus.fx 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 focus.fx error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall MAME software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for MAME 0.211b and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall MAME software.

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

MAME 0.211b

Open Source

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 focus.fx 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 focus.fx 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 focus.fx 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 focus.fx file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free focus.fx files for every applicable version of MAME. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download focus.fx Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate MAME folder location:

Windows 10: C:\MAME\hlsl\
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 focus.fx 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 focus.fx Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

MAME 0.211b

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

focus.fx

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	3493
File Date:	01/02/2020
MD5 Checksum:	cdc27fd95e9899aeee96a07bad175db9
SHA1 Checksum:	cc3b7eb824883a1f8f01c8e0abf8e1ee92e0e3b3
SHA256 Checksum:	fcf21a1d699345e72bf3b6d2866e51ec2678c3a2cd06591be49676083fa5792b
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\MAME\hlsl\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Modification Date/Time:	01/02/2020

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File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
Bloom.fx	Direct3D Effects	MAME 0.211b	11457	C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Office.O...
post.fx	Direct3D Effects	MAME 0.211b	7941	C:\Windows\inf\
color.fx	Direct3D Effects	MAME 0.211b	3436	C:\Windows\inf\
phosphor.fx	Direct3D Effects	MAME 0.211b	3436	C:\Windows\inf\
primary.fx	Direct3D Effects	MAME 0.211b	5660	C:\Windows\inf\

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