How to Download and Fix wscui.cpl?

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing wscui.cpl files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent wscui.cpl file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

wscui.cpl file Security and Maintenance. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of wscui.cpl related errors on your device. You can also download wscui.cpl file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download wscui.cpl

4.1 List of wscui.cpl file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wscui.cpl
File extension	CPL
Description	Security and Maintenance

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common wscui.cpl file related problems

There are various types of errors related to wscui.cpl file. wscui.cpl file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to wscui.cpl file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

wscui.cpl is corrupted
wscui.cpl cannot be located
Runtime Error - wscui.cpl
wscui.cpl file error
wscui.cpl file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register wscui.cpl file:
wscui.cpl file could not be loaded
wscui.cpl file doesn't exist

wscui.cpl

Application could not be started because wscui.cpl file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to wscui.cpl can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing wscui.cpl file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix wscui.cpl errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

wscui.cpl file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with wscui.cpl file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to wscui.cpl file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of wscui.cpl or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to wscui.cpl file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the wscui.cpl file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the wscui.cpl file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the wscui.cpl file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace wscui.cpl file

The last solution is to manually download and replace wscui.cpl file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded wscui.cpl file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of wscui.cpl file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your wscui.cpl file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename wscui.cpl

System Windows 10

File size 1192960 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	7f2fab740ab09d7eb626d0f83750451c
	SHA1	e296c1297131ea02d5420c6076fec2afc6aeeb7f
	SHA256	767bf2c7b421c73b40e875f52002e1c91b91bfa00d2636ae47c76bea0611332f
	CRC32	346016f3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wscui.cpl

System Windows 8.1

File size 1129984 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	6208178c5d413977ccc8e3781e067ef0
	SHA1	3b0fa3185bb82108babcfc4443add6b8bf5ffe9c
	SHA256	e7ef77be1023928764b0dc1b76164c60b5cafbbb1462f9ad593a1245fa3378ad
	CRC32	da5c8740
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wscui.cpl

System Windows 8

File size 1152512 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	2e62fc9cfd04c907a204d2390930e154
	SHA1	0eb600a4974b49a9518afcc56dedefe8bdbeec2f
	SHA256	d17e843a21434c7b74f782f012b2db80ab62ffd6aa4783414805131ed6e9e1ea
	CRC32	95e8ada9
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wscui.cpl

System Windows 7

File size 1140736 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	7fd5532c142db6c9cc47aa4dcf71fdec
	SHA1	0e18dc8e895e25993ae74cce31a0b5d719cc5440
	SHA256	16bbc7abbec24b66a4824d8a4ffdb76a488e6f07182103f5292a3033542bf77a
	CRC32	1d2ff315
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename wscui.cpl

System Windows 7

File size 1162240 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	df50dae4c547285e4997a0c61063b632
	SHA1	d13bc3c8efc941f7886a73ad1dac9cb09770c201
	SHA256	24f1b66cd2c5188609f936e7f4947e29eb120c59731e7028285ce6791f31b580
	CRC32	fb0c3f3b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename wscui.cpl

System Windows Vista

File size 1738752 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	2a81dbacef86d5698880be8c0035f5a2
	SHA1	e579ec97c43f5f90596eac36cc81a974d7e9528c
	SHA256	d30daf4e9482b9a7facf5c115c6f89a61af649d3c51365f76ce72e5d90288719
	CRC32	28fcab43
	Example file location	---

Filename wscui.cpl

System Windows Vista

File size 1689600 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	62c92be2414ac9d0bc0196ca52d2cd2b
	SHA1	2ee4816e436b5f05bf22f445d17048fc9361e173
	SHA256	167422607ff787cce3d5a91b04e1b027dae649166cf169b88837e5f8661c84ac
	CRC32	d7261017
	Example file location	---

Filename wscui.cpl

System Windows XP

File size 148480 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	254d6fa37c3c1884cf41562715f49331
	SHA1	2fc496aec7ca60372b9fb6384eb1671bc18777cd
	SHA256	534a15487b422a1131cab929d85df16cbdec4be718adc7dc4b6ffc54184a5658
	CRC32	bcacc4a4
	Example file location	---