Basic.ini: How to Fix, Download, and Update

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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basic.ini, also known as a Windows Initialization file, was created by Open Broadcaster Software for the development of OBS Studio 24.0.3. INI files fall under under the M2TS (Windows Initialization) file type category.

The first version of basic.ini for OBS Studio 24.0.3 was seen on 10/12/2019 in Windows 10. This file release marks the latest and most updated version from Open Broadcaster Software.

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

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: basic.ini
File Extension: INI file extension
File Type: Settings
Description: Windows Initialization
MIME Type: video/m2ts
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: OBS Studio 24.0.3
Developer: Open Broadcaster Software
Software: OBS Studio
Software Version: 24.0.3
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 87
Oldest File Date: 02/10/2020
Latest File Date: 02/10/2020


What are basic.ini Error Messages?


General basic.ini Runtime Errors

basic.ini file errors often occur during the startup phase of OBS Studio, but can also occur while the program is running. These types INI errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while OBS Studio is running. Here are some of the most common basic.ini runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\basic\profiles\Untitled\basic.ini

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


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

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

You can uninstall OBS Studio 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 OBS Studio 24.0.3 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

OBS Studio 24.0.3

Open Broadcaster Software

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 basic.ini 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 basic.ini 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 basic.ini 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 basic.ini file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free basic.ini files for every applicable version of OBS Studio. 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 basic.ini Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate OBS Studio folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\obs-studio\basic\profiles\Untitled\
  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 basic.ini 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 basic.ini Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying basic.ini to your appropriate Windows system directory. Open Broadcaster Software typically does not release OBS Studio INI 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 basic.ini and all other INI files for OBS Studio. An incorrectly installed INI 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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ca-ES.ini Windows Initialization OBS Studio 24.0.3 1848 C:\Windows\System32\sru\
sk-SK.ini Windows Initialization OBS Studio 24.0.3 2670 C:\Windows\System32\sru\

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