Download msauserext.dll to Fix Errors

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing msauserext.dll 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 msauserext.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

msauserext.dll file MSA USER Extension DLL. 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 msauserext.dll related errors on your device. You can also download msauserext.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1

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Fix msauserext.dll errors

1 Information about msauserext.dll file
2 Errors related to msauserext.dll file
3 How to fix msauserext.dll related errors?

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

4 Download msauserext.dll

4.1 List of msauserext.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	msauserext.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	MSA USER Extension DLL

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 msauserext.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to msauserext.dll file. msauserext.dll 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 msauserext.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

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

msauserext.dll

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

Problems related to msauserext.dll 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 msauserext.dll 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 msauserext.dll errors in just few steps?

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

msauserext.dll 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 msauserext.dll 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 msauserext.dll 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 msauserext.dll 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 msauserext.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the msauserext.dll 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 msauserext.dll 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 msauserext.dll 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 msauserext.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace msauserext.dll 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 msauserext.dll file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\

If the steps did not solve your msauserext.dll 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 msauserext.dll

System Windows 10

File size 49664 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	cebca64c2e0d7a329920e2d1a227bfd1
	SHA1	403d6a67fa697a1287faab2aca702249426a9433
	SHA256	0484a877a225880feac602f44ef5a59cb7cb5e89aa7d3787b0660f468e7c47d4
	CRC32	479a6a6e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msauserext.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 49664 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	de011c2de5dd8842da313b6d701b9290
	SHA1	d0aeb5ba475a57d2c0b99025d001a4d197686f4f
	SHA256	e78af31eb2d277304b200740ca13af7b260a14e692f06bea0108bc98c3b2effa
	CRC32	46fb598e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\