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

Last Updated: 11/30/2023
[Time to Read Article: 5 minutes]

The development of Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) (not specified) by Microsoft prompted the latest creation of redshift.ini. It is also known as a Windows Initialization file (file extension INI), which is classified as a type of Settings (Windows Initialization) file.

redshift.ini was initially released with Microsoft Word 2016 2016 on 09/23/2015 for the Windows 10 Operating System. The most recent release for Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) (not specified) launched on 05/15/2015 [version (not specified) release].

Please continue reading to find your correct redshift.ini file version download (free), detailed file information, and INI file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: redshift.ini
File Extension: INI file extension
File Type: Settings
Description: Windows Initialization
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) (not specified)
Developer: Microsoft
Software: Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit)
Software Version: (not specified)
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 250
Oldest File Date: 02/07/2020
Latest File Date: 02/07/2020


What are redshift.ini Error Messages?


General redshift.ini Runtime Errors

redshift.ini file errors often occur during the startup phase of Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit), but can also occur while the program is running. These types INI errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) is running. Here are some of the most common redshift.ini runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\ODBC Drivers\redshift.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 redshift.ini file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit)), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, redshift.ini file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit), system crash while loading or saving redshift.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 redshift.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 redshift.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 redshift.ini error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) software.

You can uninstall Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) 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 Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) (not specified) and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) software.

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

Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) (not specified)

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 redshift.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 redshift.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 redshift.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 redshift.ini file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free redshift.ini files for every applicable version of Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit). 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 redshift.ini Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\ODBC Drivers\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\ODBC Drivers\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\ODBC Drivers\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\ODBC Drivers\
  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 redshift.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 redshift.ini Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying redshift.ini to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) 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 redshift.ini and all other INI files for Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit). An incorrectly installed INI file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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INI Files Related to redshift.ini

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
global.ini Windows Initialization Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) (not specified) 4146 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\
__AssemblyInfo__.ini Windows Initialization Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) (not specified) 196 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
__AssemblyInfo__.ini Windows Initialization Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) (not specified) 207 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
ZPAPERS.INI Windows Initialization Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) (not specified) 6302 C:\Windows\Temp\37CEF5E8-28C2-4409-8C7D-11282D0...
PAPERS.INI Windows Initialization Microsoft Office 2016 Preview (32 bit) (not specified) 6187 C:\Program Files (x86)\foobar2000\runtime\

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