How to Download, Fix, and Update Downloads.txt

Last Updated: 11/06/2024
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downloads.txt uses the TXT file extension, which is more specifically known as a Plain Text file. It is classified as a Text (Plain Text) file, created for eMule 0.50a by Open Source.

The initial introduction of downloads.txt released in eMule 0.50a was for Windows 10 on 07/14/2010. According to our records, this is the primary and most recent file release from Open Source.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, TXT file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of downloads.txt.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	downloads.txt
File Extension:	TXT file extension
File Type:	Text
Description:	Plain Text
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Program:	eMule 0.50a
Developer:	Open Source
Software:	eMule
Software Version:	0.50a

File Details
File Size (Bytes):	380
Oldest File Date:	10/14/2019
Latest File Date:	10/14/2019

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File Info	Description
File Size:	380 bytes
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:10:14 12:26:31+00:00

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

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What are downloads.txt Error Messages?

General downloads.txt Runtime Errors

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

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

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\eMule\config\downloads.txt

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

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

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

You can uninstall eMule 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 eMule 0.50a and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall eMule software.

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

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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 downloads.txt 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 downloads.txt 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 downloads.txt 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 downloads.txt file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free downloads.txt files for every applicable version of eMule. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download downloads.txt Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate eMule folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\eMule\config\
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 downloads.txt 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 downloads.txt Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying downloads.txt to your appropriate Windows system directory. Open Source typically does not release eMule TXT 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 downloads.txt and all other TXT files for eMule. An incorrectly installed TXT file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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downloads.txt

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	380
File Date:	10/14/2019
MD5 Checksum:	9b7663f3d342263f9d98ba0d7251c124
SHA1 Checksum:	385e0b088b9ea06f80ff4a33612f450cf03117cd
SHA256 Checksum:	2178653309ef433c9565f5e242855dd59b2762ee2cc0d41c55c456cec59a222e
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\eMule\config\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Modification Date/Time:	10/14/2019

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