.BOOT File Type
File extension: BOOT or .boot
Author of the .boot file extension: Macrovision
Category: Installer file
Programs that use the .boot file type: Macrovision InstallShield
Explanation of .boot file extensions:
The .boot file extension is usually related to the SETUP.BOOT file which is a redistributable file found in InstallShield. InstallShield is an installer used by most software developers to easily allow end users to install software. InstallShield comes in several editions: Premier, Professional, and Express.
Typical problems associated with the .boot file extension:
One of the most common problems with .boot files involves runtime errors. For example, a runtime error may popup saying simply that Setup has experienced an error and must be closed. You may see a specific error code such as Error Code – 6003.
Another common .boot problem occurs when the Windows registry contains invalid instructions or has had references to .boot files removed by spyware or other processes.
Solutions/Recommendations:
If you have received a runtime error when installing an application that uses InstallShield, check with the software developer’s website to see if a new version of the setup file exists or try downloading the application again. On the developer’s end during the developing phase, setup.boot files sometimes don’t get created as they should which causes the runtime errors. Most of the time, this bug is caught before the installation program is distributed. However, if the version is still in the Beta phase, you might encounter it.
Whenever you have any sort of installation failure, your Windows registry will be filled with clutter left behind from the impartial installation. When the registry gets too cluttered, system performance usually suffers. It’s a good idea to clean it out periodically using a reliable registry cleaning utility. By running a registry cleaner after a failed install, you can resolve many common .boot errors.
Associated links:
Macrovision InstallShield Knowledgebase on boot errors - http://www.installshield.com/search/gsearch.asp?filter=p&as_epq=&q=boot&area=kb&area=helpnet
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