Download msctfui.dll to Fix Errors

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

msctfui.dll file MSCTFUI Server 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 msctfui.dll related errors on your device. You can also download msctfui.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 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

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 msctfui.dll

4.1 List of msctfui.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	msctfui.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	MSCTFUI Server 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 msctfui.dll file related problems

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

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

msctfui.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of msctfui.dll 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\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 90624 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	c21b3c682800efbba9ba3168aaa4b681
	SHA1	d8a1185fb5cb9830e129557ef8f58cbd8ee6f2b3
	SHA256	c8f3dc5bf71e65757acc369f7d25cab446a9eeebfdfb053f41a25a8a39b1c9ee
	CRC32	69eda445
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msctfui.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 93184 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	8378323b434fa5bd316e1fdceecfc0a1
	SHA1	4d3a5287465872fedd40b73d7b5f41264424ee7b
	SHA256	3d84e886f4903d2e9a6c6b390698ea58c7cad00baba91013da72cfd05af6bd26
	CRC32	12c751ea
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msctfui.dll

System Windows 8

File size 86016 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	53df0737b189966b6a58878e370a67bf
	SHA1	8886c6be697db1ad7244d9654cdef9469c94df1b
	SHA256	7879ec24cae7784eea57f08dfe13e7c68e0c8049b624881d84d09c0bdeebf729
	CRC32	b1d2777f
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msctfui.dll

System Windows 7

File size 114176 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	2efe164449f1c62cea167b10850cd9f1
	SHA1	2885538920d55dee607159527bf0570dab3c0f5a
	SHA256	cfe976992ee0d4270e88f3f3ee14b142e15c894a460b94e902c2adc734cc1b42
	CRC32	70dac44e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msctfui.dll

System Windows 7

File size 85504 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	45fb05f743e626d9e239e52602cea041
	SHA1	486ac3aa6d3f1ab6ac42e7b7b8766c9e6a54407d
	SHA256	947f9dd7b6ad7a5386868e084ef0fdf48b94f445dc7852d1a82ef9b3a237624c
	CRC32	9b8872bc
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename msctfui.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 113664 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	724b0a07cd1b32e90a770cd94addfa03
	SHA1	2ea99b678cc692593ab6b91065e150241b05d408
	SHA256	cae67321c92bd3e90168b7804aca44766d33bb0f5a94d734212ebdd8f4383cca
	CRC32	fb66c463
	Example file location	---

Filename msctfui.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 85504 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	7570c39d5ca95cff5e3d49789a347542
	SHA1	47a02556cdac5ca93cebf46259932557d8681800
	SHA256	3da8995ff2a6b87d82430d3cd41a0de1c9ea6404eb3bbf50811be0678043d326
	CRC32	e532c49d
	Example file location	---