The error usually occurs during installation or first-time launch when the software cannot find its database or the configuration file points to the wrong directory. 🛠️ Step-by-Step Fixes 1. Check Configuration Path ( TCD.INI )
: The local initialization ( .ini ) or .xml configuration files contain syntax errors or point to an incorrect drive letter.
Delete the residual folders left behind in C:\Program Files (x86)\TecDoc and C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Local\TecDoc . The error usually occurs during installation or first-time
If you have manually edited configuration files, ensure they are valid XML. A missing element declaration or a simple typo can cause the entire loading process to fail. You can use a free XML Validator to check for syntax errors. Contacting Support
or similar configuration files can prevent the data loader from starting. Recommended Solutions 1. Verify Database Settings Delete the residual folders left behind in C:\Program
“TECDOC: Loading Data Failed. Check the Configuration File.”
Open the file using a clean plain-text reader like Notepad or Notepad++. Do not use rich-text editors like Microsoft Word, as they insert hidden formatting flags that will corrupt the file. 2. Verify Database Connection Strings You can use a free XML Validator to check for syntax errors
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: The configuration file may point to a directory or drive (e.g., DVD-ROM or network share) that is no longer accessible or has changed letters. Permission Issues
When trying to load TecDoc data, you see an error: