Repair WhatsNew.js Issues (How to Download and Fix)

Last Updated: 11/30/2023
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WhatsNew.js is considered a type of JavaScript file. It is most-commonly used in PaintShop Pro 2020 developed by Corel. It uses the JS file extension and is considered a Script (JavaScript) file.

WhatsNew.js was initially released with Corel VideoStudio Pro 2019 on 02/12/2019 for the Windows 10 Operating System. The newest file release date for PaintShop Pro 2020 was 08/08/2019 [version 2020].

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, JS file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of WhatsNew.js.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: WhatsNew.js
File Extension: JS file extension
File Type: Script
Description: JavaScript
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: PaintShop Pro 2020
Developer: Corel
Software: PaintShop Pro
Software Version: 2020
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 2693
Oldest File Date: 10/17/2019
Latest File Date: 10/17/2019


What are WhatsNew.js Error Messages?


General WhatsNew.js Runtime Errors

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

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\ProgramData\Corel\Corel PaintShop Pro 2020\Languages\Neutral\WhatsNew\WhatsNew.js

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


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

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

You can uninstall PaintShop Pro 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 PaintShop Pro 2020 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

PaintShop Pro 2020

Corel

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 WhatsNew.js 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 WhatsNew.js 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 WhatsNew.js 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 WhatsNew.js file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free WhatsNew.js files for every applicable version of PaintShop Pro. 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 WhatsNew.js Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate PaintShop Pro folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Corel\Corel PaintShop Pro 2020\Languages\Neutral\WhatsNew\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel VideoStudio 2019\de-DE\WhatsNew\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel VideoStudio 2019\en-US\WhatsNew\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel VideoStudio 2019\fr-FR\WhatsNew\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel VideoStudio 2019\it-IT\WhatsNew\
    Show 4 more directories +
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel VideoStudio 2019\ja-JP\WhatsNew\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel VideoStudio 2019\nl-NL\WhatsNew\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel VideoStudio 2019\zh-CN\WhatsNew\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel VideoStudio 2019\zh-TW\WhatsNew\
  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 WhatsNew.js 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 WhatsNew.js Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


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

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