How to Download and Fix BrowserCat.sig Errors

Last Updated: 12/14/2024
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SIG files such as BrowserCat.sig are categorized as Text (Signature) files. As a Signature file, it was created for use in Panda Free Antivirus 18.06 by Panda Security.

BrowserCat.sig was initially released with Panda Free Antivirus 18.06 on 03/21/2018 for the Windows 10 Operating System. This is the most recent release date from Panda Security, according to our records.

Please continue reading to find your correct BrowserCat.sig file version download (free), detailed file information, and SIG file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: BrowserCat.sig
File Extension: SIG file extension
File Type: Text
Description: Signature
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Panda Free Antivirus 18.06
Developer: Panda Security
Software: Panda Free Antivirus
Software Version: 18.06
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 14795
Oldest File Date: 03/05/2020
Latest File Date: 03/05/2020


What are BrowserCat.sig Error Messages?


General BrowserCat.sig Runtime Errors

BrowserCat.sig file errors often occur during the startup phase of Panda Free Antivirus, but can also occur while the program is running. These types SIG errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Panda Free Antivirus is running. Here are some of the most common BrowserCat.sig runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\ProgramData\Panda Security\Panda Security Protection\PSF\BrowserCat.sig

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


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

Step 2: If recently installed Panda Free Antivirus (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Panda Free Antivirus software.

You can uninstall Panda Free Antivirus 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 Panda Free Antivirus 18.06 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Panda Free Antivirus software.

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

Panda Free Antivirus 18.06

Panda Security

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 BrowserCat.sig 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 BrowserCat.sig 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 BrowserCat.sig 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 BrowserCat.sig file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free BrowserCat.sig files for every applicable version of Panda Free Antivirus. 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 BrowserCat.sig Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Panda Free Antivirus folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Panda Security\Panda Security Protection\PSF\
  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 BrowserCat.sig 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 BrowserCat.sig Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying BrowserCat.sig to your appropriate Windows system directory. Panda Security typically does not release Panda Free Antivirus SIG 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 BrowserCat.sig and all other SIG files for Panda Free Antivirus. An incorrectly installed SIG file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


Files Related to BrowserCat.sig


SIG Files Related to BrowserCat.sig

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
0x10000008.SIG Signature Panda Free Antivirus 18.06 16674 C:\Windows\Prefetch\
string.sig Signature Panda Free Antivirus 18.06 928286 C:\Windows\Prefetch\
BrowserCat.sig Signature Panda Free Antivirus 18.06 14795 C:\Windows\Prefetch\
RulesFW.sig Signature Panda Free Antivirus 18.06 6795 C:\Windows\Prefetch\
0x10000006.SIG Signature Panda Free Antivirus 18.06 1468796 C:\Windows\Prefetch\

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setupact.log Log Panda USB Vaccine 1.0.1.4 62521 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
netpacer.PNF Precompiled INF Panda Free Antivirus 18.06 7484 C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\...
setupapi.dev.log Log Panda Free Antivirus 18.06 821352 C:\Windows\inf\


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