Microsoft Windows INI perfwci.ini

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

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

perfwci.ini was first released for Windows XP Operating System on 10/25/2001 with Windows XP. This is the most recent release date from Microsoft, according to our records.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple INI file troubleshooting, and list of free perfwci.ini downloads for each available file version.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

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

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

File Details
File Size (Bytes):	2732
Oldest File Date:	04/14/2008
Latest File Date:	04/14/2008

View Other perfwci.ini Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	2.7 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2008:04:14 12:00:00+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:15+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 perfwci.ini Error Messages?

General perfwci.ini Runtime Errors

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

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

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Windows\System32\perfwci.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 perfwci.ini file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Windows), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, perfwci.ini file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows, system crash while loading or saving perfwci.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 perfwci.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 perfwci.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 perfwci.ini error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing perfwci.ini file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt perfwci.ini files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
In the box, click "YES".
You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
SFC will begin scanning for perfwci.ini issues and any other system file problems.
Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

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

sfc /scannow

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

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download perfwci.ini Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\

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 perfwci.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 perfwci.ini Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying perfwci.ini to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows 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 perfwci.ini and all other INI files for Windows. 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 XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

perfwci.ini

32-bit (x32)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows XP
File Size:	2732
File Date:	04/14/2008
MD5 Checksum:	af81ca46480759d4d55eb2621f592ff9
SHA1 Checksum:	10a5fd3182dfbc087e8b2ae1cedeb654ff7ca64d
SHA256 Checksum:	7ffa2d9329cf26222697c286b13769e7f4e38020a4233e8aa9cd544b9b002e2f
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Modification Date/Time:	04/14/2008

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