Fix: "Error loading save file. File is likely outdated."
You wanted to play Winkeltje and suddenly you shop does not load anymore? Converting your shop file may be the fix you are looking for.
In short, you will need to load and re-save your shop using Winkeltje v3906 in order to make the shop compatible with future versions of Winkeltje. Below are the detailed steps on how to do this.
First make a backup of your 'Saves' folder in case something goes wrong. This folder us usually found in a sub-folder of your Steam installation folder such as: "C:/Program Files/Steam/steamapps/common/Winkeltje".
In short, you will need to load and re-save your shop using Winkeltje v3906 in order to make the shop compatible with future versions of Winkeltje. Below are the detailed steps on how to do this.
Important
First make a backup of your 'Saves' folder in case something goes wrong. This folder us usually found in a sub-folder of your Steam installation folder such as: "C:/Program Files/Steam/steamapps/common/Winkeltje".
Converting your shop save file
1) In the Steam app, Go to Library > Games.
2) Right mouse click on Winkeltje > Properties.
3) Go to the 'BETAS' tab and select 'v3906 - For converting old saves' from the dropdown.
4) Start Winkeltje and make sure you are on 'v3906'. If you are not, restart Steam and try again.
5) In the 'Load Shop' window, confirm your shop version is older than 'v3906' and proceed to load the shop.
6) In your loaded shop, press 'ESC' and 'Save Shop'.
7) Return to the 'Main Menu' and confirm your shop is now using v3906 or higher. Repeat steps 5-7 for other outdated shops.
8) To continue playing the latest updates as they are released, repeat steps 1-3 but this time select 'NONE - Opt out of all beta programs' from the dropdown.