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Microsoft Windows Screensaver files such as Metacafe.scr utilize the SCR file extension. This file is considered a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file, and was first created by MetaCafe for the Metacafe software package.

Metacafe.scr was first developed on 02/13/2006 for the Windows 10 Operating System in MetaCafe For Windows 1.4.20. This is not only most recent release from MetaCafe, but it's the only version known in existence.

Please continue reading to find your correct Metacafe.scr file version download (free), detailed file information, and SCR file troubleshooting instructions.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	Metacafe.scr
File Extension:	SCR file extension
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Type:	Executable Application
Description:	Microsoft Windows Screensaver
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Program:	Metacafe
Developer:	MetaCafe
Software:	MetaCafe For Windows
Software Version:	1.4.20

File Details
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x18050
Code Size:	95232

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File Info	Description
File Size:	126 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:23 09:34:41+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	1992:06:19 22:22:17+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	2.25
Code Size:	95232
Initialized Data Size:	26624
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x18050
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	1.4.20.0
Product Version Number:	1.4.20.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Company Name:
File Description:
File Version:	1.4.20.0
Internal Name:
Legal Copyright:
Product Name:	Metacafe
Product Version:	1.4.20.0
Comments:
Legal Trademarks:

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

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What are Metacafe.scr Error Messages?

Metacafe.scr Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are MetaCafe For Windows errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these SCR errors are triggered when Metacafe.scr is attempted to be loaded either when MetaCafe For Windows is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of SCR error you will encounter using MetaCafe For Windows.

In most cases, Metacafe.scr runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these Metacafe.scr error messages mean that MetaCafe For Windows was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, MetaCafe For Windows will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common Metacafe.scr errors include:

Metacafe.scr - Bad Image.
Metacafe.scr Application Error.
Metacafe.scr could not be found.
Metacafe.scr could not be installed.
Metacafe.scr could not be launched. Class not registered.
Metacafe.scr could not be started.
Metacafe.scr failed to initialize properly.
Metacafe.scr has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Metacafe.scr is not a valid Win32 application.
Metacafe.scr is not running.
Cannot find Metacafe.scr.
Error starting program: Metacafe.scr.
Faulting Application Path: Metacafe.scr.
The file Metacafe.scr is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - Metacafe.scr.

System Error

The program can’t start because Metacafe.scr is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the Metacafe.scr error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these SCR errors affecting Metacafe.scr will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Metacafe. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of MetaCafe, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of Metacafe.scr errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a 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 Metacafe.scr 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 Metacafe.scr 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 Metacafe.scr error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall MetaCafe For Windows 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 MetaCafe For Windows 1.4.20 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall MetaCafe For Windows software.

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

MetaCafe For Windows 1.4.20

MetaCafe

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 Metacafe.scr 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 Metacafe.scr 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 Metacafe.scr 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 Metacafe.scr file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Metacafe.scr files for every applicable version of MetaCafe For 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 Metacafe.scr Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate MetaCafe For Windows folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
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 Metacafe.scr 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 Metacafe.scr Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

MetaCafe For Windows 1.4.20

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

Metacafe.scr

1.4.20.0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Metacafe
Software Version:	1.4.20.0
File Version:	1.4.20.0
File Size:	128840
File Date:	01/23/2020
MD5 Checksum:	150f78876fc7e8e629bfb1ea19cca887
SHA1 Checksum:	37d4cf352afe3398af3f92449e6bf201e89f2449
SHA256 Checksum:	3d484159e93d00bb8b2edf2fd845bd67fd717c81959900856185d3956d8ecd5a
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	26624
Linker Version:	2.25
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/23/2020

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Files Related to Metacafe.scr

SCR Files Related to Metacafe.scr

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
MetacafeScreenSaver.scr	Microsoft Windows Screensaver	Metacafe (1.4.20.0)	150344	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
Metacafe.scr	Microsoft Windows Screensaver	Metacafe (1.4.20.0)	128840	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\

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CBS.log	Log	MetaCafe For Windows 1.4.20	971512	C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
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ntuser.dat	Game Data	MetaCafe For Windows 1.4.20	1310720	C:\Users\Tester\

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