Download HVS.url and Troubleshoot Errors

Last Updated: 11/29/2023
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HVS.url, also known as a Internet Shortcut file, was created by Sierra Entertainment for the development of Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude demo. URL files fall under under the Internet Shortcut (Internet Shortcut) file type category.

HVS.url was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 03/02/2005 with Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude demo. This file marks the latest update from Sierra Entertainment, according to our records.

Please continue reading to find your correct HVS.url file version download (free), detailed file information, and URL file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: HVS.url
File Extension: URL file extension
File Type: Internet Shortcut
Description: Internet Shortcut
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude demo
Developer: Sierra Entertainment
Software: Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude
Software Version: demo
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 132
Oldest File Date: 02/12/2020
Latest File Date: 02/12/2020


What are HVS.url Error Messages?


General HVS.url Runtime Errors

HVS.url file errors often occur during the startup phase of Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude, but can also occur while the program is running. These types URL errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude is running. Here are some of the most common HVS.url runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files (x86)\VUGames\Leisure Suit Larry - Magna Cum Laude Demo\HVS.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 HVS.url file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, HVS.url file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude, system crash while loading or saving HVS.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 HVS.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 HVS.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 HVS.url error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude software.

You can uninstall Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude 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 Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude demo and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude software.

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

Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude demo

Sierra Entertainment

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 HVS.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 HVS.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 HVS.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 HVS.url file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free HVS.url files for every applicable version of Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude. 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 HVS.url Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\VUGames\Leisure Suit Larry - Magna Cum Laude Demo\
  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 HVS.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 HVS.url Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying HVS.url to your appropriate Windows system directory. Sierra Entertainment typically does not release Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude 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 HVS.url and all other URL files for Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude. 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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