What are config.ini Error Messages?

General config.ini Runtime Errors

config.ini file errors often occur during the startup phase of 360 Total Security, but can also occur while the program is running. These types INI errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while 360 Total Security is running. Here are some of the most common config.ini runtime errors:

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

Most INI errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your config.ini file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with 360 Total Security), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, config.ini file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading 360 Total Security, system crash while loading or saving config.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 config.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 config.ini issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

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 config.ini error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

You can uninstall 360 Total Security 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 360 Total Security 10.6.0.1223 and click "Uninstall"
5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall 360 Total Security software.

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

360 Total Security 10.6.0.1223

Qihoo 360 Technology

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many config.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 config.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 config.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 config.ini file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free config.ini files for every applicable version of 360 Total Security. 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 config.ini Files".
2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
3. Copy this file to the appropriate 360 Total Security folder location:
   
   Windows 10: C:\iobit_toolbox\tools\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\ObjectDock\Backgrounds\Zoomers\Woody\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\ObjectDock\Backgrounds\Zoomers\Sticky\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\ObjectDock\Backgrounds\Zoomers\Speedy\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\ObjectDock\Backgrounds\Zoomers\Alloy\
   Show 49 more directories +

   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\ObjectDock\Backgrounds\Zoomers\Acrylic\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\ObjectDock\Backgrounds\Tiles\Rusty Square\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock\ObjectDock\Backgrounds\Tiles\Carbon Disc\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\NETGEARGenie\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Baidu\Spark\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Public\Documents\PC Faster\5.1.0.0\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\baidu\Baidu Browser\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Wise Auto Shutdown\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Wondershare MediaServer\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\EA SPORTS\F1 2002 WORK IN PROGRESS DEMO\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Baidu WiFiHotspot\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\AirStrike 3D\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Apowersoft\Streaming Video Recorder 6\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\VMware\VMware Workstation\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Wise Folder Hider\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Wise Game Booster\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_40\lib\missioncontrol\configuration\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.7.0_40\lib\missioncontrol\configuration\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\IObit\IObit Malware Fighter\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\IObit\Smart Defrag\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\Startup Manager\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Maxthon2\Temp\MxUrlSec\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Maxthon2\SharedAccount\Config\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Maxthon2\Default\config\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\ERW\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\GetFLV\config\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\GetFLV\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Reallusion\iClone 7\Resource\ICTimelineUI\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\oCam\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\Documents\AppCola\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\360\Total Security\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\Startup Manager\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\IObit\Driver Booster\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Driver Booster\7.0.2\Reserve\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\IObit\Driver Booster\7.0.2\LocalData\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Paragon Software\Backup and Recovery 16 Free\bluescrn\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Paragon Software\Partition Manager 14 Free\bluescrn\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.8.0_231\lib\missioncontrol\configuration\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\Startup Manager\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Wise Disk Cleaner\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\AOMEI Partition Assistant\ddm\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Wise Care 365\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Wise Video Converter\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\ACD Systems\ACDSee Home\23.0\UIConfig\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\7 Sticky Notes\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\VMware\VMware Workstation\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\Documents\GTR2\
   Windows 10: C:\GTR2Demo\
   
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.

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