Error. Root element is missing.

Posted on: Tue, 11/13/2012 - 20:38 By: VOIP

Q: I have tried to reapir my skype MP3 recorder but it says this-
System.Configuration.ConfigurationErrorsException: Configuration system failed to initialize ---> System.Configuration.ConfigurationErrorsException: System.Configuration.ConfigurationErrorsException: Root element is missing. (C:\Users\Gill\AppData\Local\Alexander_Nikiforov\MP3_Skype_Recorder.exe_Url_rttyapoey00k3qd0mc3ntgkhl5tno54t\3.1.1.2\user.config) ---> System.Xml.XmlException: Root element is missing.
   at System.Xml.XmlTextReaderImpl.Throw(Exception e)

A: Configuration file is corrupted.

Just delete the following file C:\Users\Gill\AppData\Local\Alexander_Nikiforov\MP3_Skype_Recorder.exe_Url_rttyapoey00k3qd0mc3ntgkhl5tno54t\3.1.1.2\user.config.
The program will create a new healthy one on the next launch.
Please note that part of the path are hidden folders. Make sure you can see them.
- go to Control Panel->Folder options-> View
- check Show hidden files,folders or drives
- click OK to save settings

Anonymous (not verified)

Wed, 11/14/2012 - 10:15

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Thanks for replying. I have tried uninstalling (which I take to be the same as reoving?)  and also tried repairing the file and then downloading a new one. However the same problem recurs. Can you advise further.Thanks 

Thanks for replying. I have tried uninstalling twice now (which I take to be the same as removing?)  and also tried repairing the file and then downloading a new one. However the same problem recurs. I clicked on the hidden folders. It says the configuration failed to initilaize and the same message about the root element being missing etc . I have downloaded this beforecwith no problems and used it loads and love it. Please help as I use it for my work and am getting really frustrated. Do I need to get my pc looked at or is it the programme which is corrupted at your end? Everything else on my computer is ok. Can you advise further.Thanks