Hosting.url - Download and Fix Errors

Last Updated: 12/18/2023
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Internet Shortcut files such as hosting.url utilize the URL file extension. This file is considered a Internet Shortcut (Internet Shortcut) file, and was first created by VodaHost for the BlueVoda Website Builder 12.5 software package.

The first version of hosting.url for BlueVoda Website Builder 12.5 was seen on 10/16/2012 in Windows 10. This is the most recent release date from VodaHost, according to our records.

This article discusses complete file details, URL file troubleshooting instructions for problems with hosting.url, 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: hosting.url
File Extension: URL file extension
File Type: Internet Shortcut
Description: Internet Shortcut
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: BlueVoda Website Builder 12.5
Developer: VodaHost
Software: BlueVoda Website Builder
Software Version: 12.5
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 148
Oldest File Date: 02/21/2020
Latest File Date: 02/21/2020


What are hosting.url Error Messages?


General hosting.url Runtime Errors

hosting.url file errors often occur during the startup phase of BlueVoda Website Builder, but can also occur while the program is running. These types URL errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while BlueVoda Website Builder is running. Here are some of the most common hosting.url runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files (x86)\BlueVoda Website Builder\hosting.url

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


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

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

You can uninstall BlueVoda Website Builder 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 BlueVoda Website Builder 12.5 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall BlueVoda Website Builder software.

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

BlueVoda Website Builder 12.5

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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 hosting.url 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 hosting.url 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 hosting.url 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 hosting.url file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free hosting.url files for every applicable version of BlueVoda Website Builder. 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 hosting.url Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate BlueVoda Website Builder folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\BlueVoda Website Builder\
  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 hosting.url 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 hosting.url Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying hosting.url to your appropriate Windows system directory. VodaHost typically does not release BlueVoda Website Builder URL 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 hosting.url and all other URL files for BlueVoda Website Builder. An incorrectly installed URL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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Files Related to hosting.url


URL Files Related to hosting.url

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
hosting.url Internet Shortcut BlueVoda Website Builder 12.5 148 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\

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File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
setuperr.log Log BlueVoda Website Builder 12.5 3039 C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
setupapi.dev.log Log BlueVoda Website Builder 12.5 684126 C:\Windows\inf\
api-ms-win-core-heap-l... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 11112 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
diagerr.xml Extensible Markup Language BlueVoda Website Builder 12.5 44109 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
EtwRTEventLog-Applicat... Microsoft Event Trace Log BlueVoda Website Builder 12.5 2176 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\


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