Fixing Preview-tristate.tif Issues - How to Download and Repair

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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Tag Image File Format files such as preview-tristate.tif utilize the TIF file extension. This file is considered a TIFF (Tag Image File Format) file, and was first created by MAXON Computer for the Cinema 4D R20 software package.

preview-tristate.tif was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 11/28/2013 with Cinema 4D R20. According to our records, this release is the only version of this file offered by MAXON Computer.

This article discusses complete file details, TIF file troubleshooting instructions for problems with preview-tristate.tif, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: preview-tristate.tif
File Extension: TIF file extension
File Type: Raster Image
Description: Tag Image File Format
MIME Type: image/tiff
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Cinema 4D R20
Software: Adobe Photoshop CC 2015 (Windows)
Developer: MAXON Computer
Software: Cinema 4D
Software Version: R20
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 62424
Oldest File Date: 12/17/2019
Latest File Date: 12/17/2019


What are preview-tristate.tif Error Messages?


General preview-tristate.tif Runtime Errors

preview-tristate.tif file errors often occur during the startup phase of Cinema 4D, but can also occur while the program is running. These types TIF errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Cinema 4D is running. Here are some of the most common preview-tristate.tif runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files\Maxon Cinema 4D R21\resource\modules\substance\img\preview-tristate.tif

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


Most TIF errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your preview-tristate.tif file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Cinema 4D), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, preview-tristate.tif file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Cinema 4D, system crash while loading or saving preview-tristate.tif, 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 preview-tristate.tif 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 preview-tristate.tif 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 preview-tristate.tif error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Cinema 4D (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Cinema 4D software.

You can uninstall Cinema 4D 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 Cinema 4D R20 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Cinema 4D software.

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

Cinema 4D R20

MAXON Computer

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 preview-tristate.tif 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 preview-tristate.tif 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 preview-tristate.tif 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 preview-tristate.tif file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free preview-tristate.tif files for every applicable version of Cinema 4D. 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 preview-tristate.tif Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Cinema 4D folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Maxon Cinema 4D R21\resource\modules\substance\img\
  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 preview-tristate.tif 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 preview-tristate.tif Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying preview-tristate.tif to your appropriate Windows system directory. MAXON Computer typically does not release Cinema 4D TIF 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 preview-tristate.tif and all other TIF files for Cinema 4D. An incorrectly installed TIF file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


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clock3.tif Tag Image File Format Cinema 4D R20 95396 C:\Windows\System32\sru\
knot_border_thick_x2.tif Tag Image File Format Cinema 4D R20 20636 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\
referenced3d.tif Tag Image File Format Cinema 4D R20 26004 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\

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EtwRTEventLog-Applicat... Microsoft Event Trace Log Cinema 4D R20 4552 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\
PerfStringBackup.INI Windows Initialization Cinema 4D R20 1321920 C:\Windows\System32\


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