Configuration.winmd is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like Configuration.winmd, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like wuauclt.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Nero Platinum 2019) could share the same Configuration.winmd file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.
Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared WINMD file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when Configuration.winmd is attempted to be loaded either when Nero Platinum 2019 is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common Configuration.winmd errors include:
- Access Violation at address - Configuration.winmd.
- Configuration.winmd could not be found.
- Cannot find C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.MSPaint_6.1907.18017.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Configuration.winmd.
- Cannot register Configuration.winmd.
- Cannot start Nero Platinum 2019. A required component is missing: Configuration.winmd. Please install Nero Platinum 2019 again.
- Failed to load Configuration.winmd.
- The application has failed to start because Configuration.winmd was not found.
- The file Configuration.winmd is missing or corrupt.
- This application failed to start because Configuration.winmd was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.
Your Configuration.winmd file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Nero Platinum 2019), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, Configuration.winmd file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Nero Platinum 2019, system crash while loading Configuration.winmd, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.