Repair Presenta.shw Issues (How to Download and Fix)

Last Updated: 11/30/2023
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presenta.shw, also known as a Corel Presentations Slide Show file, was created by Microsoft for the development of Windows XP. SHW files fall under under the Data (Corel Presentations Slide Show) file type category.

presenta.shw was first released for Windows XP Operating System on 10/25/2001 with Windows XP. This file release marks the latest and most updated version from Microsoft.

In this article, you will find detailed presenta.shw information, a SHW file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	presenta.shw
File Extension:	SHW file extension
File Type:	Data
Description:	Corel Presentations Slide Show
User Popularity Rating:

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

File Details
File Size (Bytes):	461
Oldest File Date:	04/14/2008
Latest File Date:	04/14/2008

View Other presenta.shw Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	461 bytes
File Modification Date/Time:	2008:04:14 12:00:00+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 presenta.shw Error Messages?

General presenta.shw Runtime Errors

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

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

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Documents and Settings\Bill\Templates\presenta.shw

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

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

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing presenta.shw 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 presenta.shw 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 presenta.shw 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 presenta.shw 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 presenta.shw 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 presenta.shw 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 presenta.shw file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free presenta.shw 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 presenta.shw 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:\Documents and Settings\Bill\Templates\
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\Default User\Templates\
Windows XP: C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Templates\

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 presenta.shw 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 presenta.shw Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

presenta.shw

32-bit (x32)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows XP
File Size:	461
File Date:	04/14/2008
MD5 Checksum:	5f717fd02e77c9624f6eb56839dca77d
SHA1 Checksum:	56869a091f60b8d541cc1f7b1ab76589eb4c654d
SHA256 Checksum:	fbb85db4a311f567989b072397b7a8db9efcc5680aedb3af607a820da8630e91
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Documents and Settings\Bill\Templates\ C:\Documents and Settings\Default User\Templates\ C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Templ ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Modification Date/Time:	04/14/2008

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File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
presenta.shw	Corel Presentations Slide Show	Windows XP	461	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\

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