Issue Details

The file does not contain a valid file format.

What do I need to do to be able to launch VeriStand without this error?

Solution

This error occurs because Data Environment Settings.xml has become unreadable; either the file is corrupt or blank. 

To resolve the error, follow these steps:

1. Close VeriStand.
2. Delete the Data Environment Settings.xml, located in one of the following places:
   • On Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\National Instruments\<NI VeriStand>\Environment Settings\Data Storage\Data Environment Settings.xml
   • On Windows 7, 8, or 10: C:\ProgramData\National Instruments\<NI VeriStand>\Environment Settings\Data Storage\Data Environment Settings.xml
3. Launch VeriStand. The Data Environment Settings.xml will be automatically regenerated.
   • If this fails and Data Environment Settings.xml is not automatically created when launching VeriStand you may also copy the file from a different working system.

Note: ProgramData could be hidden. If you can't see the folder, modify the folder view option.

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