Microsoft Office INI MSN.INI

3 Steps to Download and Fix MSN.INI Errors

Last Updated: 11/29/2023
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The development of Office XP by Microsoft prompted the latest creation of MSN.INI. It is also known as a Windows Initialization file (file extension INI), which is classified as a type of Settings (Windows Initialization) file.

MSN.INI was initially released with Office XP on 05/31/2001 for the Windows XP Operating System. According to our records, this release is the only version of this file offered by Microsoft.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting INI file problems with MSN.INI, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	MSN.INI
File Extension:	INI file extension
File Type:	Settings
Description:	Windows Initialization
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Program:	Office XP
Developer:	Microsoft
Software:	Office
Software Version:	XP

File Details
File Size (Bytes):	2140
Oldest File Date:	05/10/2017
Latest File Date:	05/10/2017

View Other MSN.INI Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	2.1 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:05:10 19:16:49+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2018:05:23 20:32:53+00:00
Error:	Unknown file type

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

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What are MSN.INI Error Messages?

General MSN.INI Runtime Errors

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

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

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\1033\webcomp\MSN.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 MSN.INI file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Office), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, MSN.INI file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Office, system crash while loading or saving MSN.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.

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How to Fix MSN.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 MSN.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):

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 MSN.INI error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Office 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 Office XP and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Office XP

Microsoft Corporation

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

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

Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\1033\webcomp\
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 XP.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve MSN.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.

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Download MSN.INI Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

Office XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

MSN.INI

32-bit (x32)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows XP
File Size:	2140
File Date:	05/10/2017
MD5 Checksum:	7d52196413cf8ea0fa1827b3c4d154f6
SHA1 Checksum:	a517be3fd6af96c424800e66ccb6ff1d961f92ff
SHA256 Checksum:	734eb89e7133f7dc28ffd9bdab8a06c6e2da92cffa4e8c241c882bae422896b2
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\103 ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Modification Date/Time:	05/10/2017

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Files Related to MSN.INI

INI Files Related to MSN.INI

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
desktop.ini	Windows Initialization	Office 2010	67	C:\Windows\Speech\Engines\SR\en-GB\
__AssemblyInfo__.ini	Windows Initialization	Office 2007	236	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
FONTSCHM.INI	Windows Initialization	Office 2007	3202	C:\Windows\System32\
ZPAPERS.INI	Windows Initialization	Office 2007	6302	C:\Windows\Temp\37CEF5E8-28C2-4409-8C7D-11282D0...
A0000013.ini	Windows Initialization	Office 2003	62	C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\replacementmanifests\mi...

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