SOFTWARE.SAV: How to Fix, Download, and Update

Last Updated: 12/01/2023
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Saved Game files such as SOFTWARE.SAV utilize the SAV file extension. This file is considered a Game (Saved Game) file, and was first created by Microsoft for the Windows XP software package.

SOFTWARE.SAV was first developed on 11/08/2006 in the Windows Vista Operating System for Windows Vista. The latest file version for Windows XP is vXP released on 10/25/2001.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, SAV file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of SOFTWARE.SAV.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	SOFTWARE.SAV
File Extension:	SAV file extension
File Type:	Game
Description:	Saved Game
User Popularity Rating:

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

File Details
File Size (Bytes):	1089536
Oldest File Date:	11/02/2006
Latest File Date:	04/24/2017

View Other SOFTWARE.SAV Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	1064 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:04:24 11:56:59+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 SOFTWARE.SAV Error Messages?

General SOFTWARE.SAV Runtime Errors

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

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

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Windows\System32\config\SOFTWARE.SAV

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

Most SAV errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your SOFTWARE.SAV 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, SOFTWARE.SAV file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows, system crash while loading or saving SOFTWARE.SAV, 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 SOFTWARE.SAV 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 SOFTWARE.SAV 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 SOFTWARE.SAV error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing SOFTWARE.SAV 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 SOFTWARE.SAV 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 SOFTWARE.SAV 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 SOFTWARE.SAV 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 SOFTWARE.SAV 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 SOFTWARE.SAV 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 SOFTWARE.SAV file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free SOFTWARE.SAV 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 SOFTWARE.SAV 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\config\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\config\

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 SOFTWARE.SAV 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 SOFTWARE.SAV Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying SOFTWARE.SAV to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows SAV 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 SOFTWARE.SAV and all other SAV files for Windows. An incorrectly installed SAV 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

SOFTWARE.SAV

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
File Size:	1089536
File Date:	04/24/2017
MD5 Checksum:	fe960c405154a575d5b86c83b4026479
SHA1 Checksum:	6cb85c07a6f364fd67994b5b1ab6ed4e7ff3e89d
SHA256 Checksum:	bdbac0dd4fbeaa24667df512627e20516193ee7084ca77146afee6eb3fe73a52
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\config\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Modification Date/Time:	04/24/2017

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

SOFTWARE.SAV

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	19435520
File Date:	11/02/2006
MD5 Checksum:	91c9d8e0951a229e77e88782a7f5926f
SHA1 Checksum:	fa5a937ed62b796d40f1a0418c70aa56b01b89e5
SHA256 Checksum:	d47d222a28aa9be6ea92ac33dbefb7e6f86108444ce63b1d692c66a25eaef081
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\config\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Modification Date/Time:	11/02/2006

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Files Related to SOFTWARE.SAV

SAV Files Related to SOFTWARE.SAV

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
DEFAULT.SAV	Saved Game	Windows XP	94208	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsof...
SOFTWARE.SAV	Saved Game	Windows XP	1089536	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsof...
DEFAULT.SAV	Saved Game	Windows Vista	110592	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsof...
SOFTWARE.SAV	Saved Game	Windows Vista	19435520	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsof...
SYSTEM.SAV	Saved Game	Windows XP	868352	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsof...

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