The "MiniTool invalid configure file" error is annoying, but it is rarely a sign that your data is gone forever. In most cases, the saved "state" of your previous scan is simply unreadable. By running a fresh scan with administrator privileges, you should be able to bypass the error and access your files.
If the error occurs during partition recovery, ensure the total size of all partitions (including the ones being recovered) does not exceed the disk's total capacity. You may need to manually adjust the partition boundaries or convert the disk between and GPT if there are legacy attribute conflicts. TestDisk/MiniTool Partition Wizard help - Windows 10 Forums minitool invalid configure file
Some antivirus programs (Avast, McAfee, even Windows Defender) occasionally quarantine MiniTool’s config file. The "MiniTool invalid configure file" error is annoying,
If you’re in a hurry, download the Portable Edition of MiniTool Partition Wizard or Power Data Recovery (if available for your license). Portable versions don’t rely on the same system config files and often bypass this error entirely. If the error occurs during partition recovery, ensure
If the error started after a recent Windows update or driver change:
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