Meticulous Software The Matrix Screen Saver SCR TheMatrix.scr

3 Steps to Download and Fix TheMatrix.scr Errors

Last Updated: 11/30/2023
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The development of The Matrix Screen Saver 1.14 by Meticulous Software prompted the latest creation of TheMatrix.scr. It is also known as a Microsoft Windows Screensaver file (file extension SCR), which is classified as a type of Win32 EXE (Executable application) file.

The first version of TheMatrix.scr was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 08/02/2010 inside The Matrix Screen Saver 1.14. This file release marks the latest and most updated version from Meticulous Software.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting SCR file problems with TheMatrix.scr, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	TheMatrix.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:	The Matrix Screen Saver 1.14
Developer:	Meticulous Software
Software:	The Matrix Screen Saver
Software Version:	1.14

File Details
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Language Code:	English (British)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x58c8c
Code Size:	361472

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File Info	Description
File Size:	538 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:11:09 14:41:05+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:	361472
Initialized Data Size:	188928
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x58c8c
OS Version:	1.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	1.14.0.1
Product Version Number:	1.14.0.1
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (British)
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Company Name:
File Description:
File Version:	1.14.0.1
Internal Name:
Legal Copyright:
Product Name:
Product Version:	1.0.0.0
Legal Trademarks:

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

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What are TheMatrix.scr Error Messages?

TheMatrix.scr Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common TheMatrix.scr errors include:

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

System Error

The program can’t start because TheMatrix.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 TheMatrix.scr error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these SCR errors affecting TheMatrix.scr will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using The Matrix Screen Saver 1.14. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Meticulous Software, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of TheMatrix.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 TheMatrix.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 TheMatrix.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 TheMatrix.scr error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed The Matrix Screen Saver (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling The Matrix Screen Saver software.

You can uninstall The Matrix Screen Saver 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 The Matrix Screen Saver 1.14 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall The Matrix Screen Saver software.

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

The Matrix Screen Saver 1.14

Meticulous Software

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 TheMatrix.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 TheMatrix.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 TheMatrix.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 TheMatrix.scr file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free TheMatrix.scr files for every applicable version of The Matrix Screen Saver. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download TheMatrix.scr Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate The Matrix Screen Saver folder location:

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

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

The Matrix Screen Saver 1.14

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

TheMatrix.scr

1.14.0.1

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software Version:	1.14.0.1
File Version:	1.14.0.1
File Size:	551424
File Date:	11/09/2019
MD5 Checksum:	0697fed1e358d6fd1c97e9d9db40ebdb
SHA1 Checksum:	f3c7bb494552cba36aa0652f0b5fbc448c567901
SHA256 Checksum:	c8f003870ea82ac63de9d24c6a9b8af95ca541752b86189b2932201144ee8fdd
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	188928
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:	11/09/2019

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Files Related to TheMatrix.scr

SCR Files Related to TheMatrix.scr

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
TheMatrix.scr	Microsoft Windows Screensaver	The Matrix Screen Saver 1.14	551424	C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Deleted\Microsoft....

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