mswsock.dll.mui - How to Fix? Download Now

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

mswsock.dll.mui file Microsoft Windows Sockets 2.0 Service Provider. 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 mswsock.dll.mui related errors on your device. You can also download mswsock.dll.mui 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

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Fix mswsock.dll.mui errors

1 Information about mswsock.dll.mui file
2 Errors related to mswsock.dll.mui file
3 How to fix mswsock.dll.mui 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 mswsock.dll.mui

4.1 List of mswsock.dll.mui file versions

File info

General information
Filename	mswsock.dll.mui
File extension	MUI
Description	Microsoft Windows Sockets 2.0 Service Provider

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 mswsock.dll.mui file related problems

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

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

mswsock.dll.mui

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

Problems related to mswsock.dll.mui 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 mswsock.dll.mui 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 mswsock.dll.mui errors in just few steps?

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

If the steps did not solve your mswsock.dll.mui 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 mswsock.dll.mui

System Windows 10

File size 11776 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	5bc41c858f91f490f93b6daea2d7876a
	SHA1	7f6394af749b54245141717d67e684d2b9f27757
	SHA256	a08c8b392ed23762ef18fe617417569f0e7200fda5895fcaba8a31164b3c8351
	CRC32	66086a16
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename mswsock.dll.mui

System Windows 8.1

File size 11264 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	1e9b85a0c8d174d686c15745041ee205
	SHA1	d56e22dff2448c49c09fceb73b8097069671eea3
	SHA256	4ebdc713fe616c7525f55fc6a5ef9f8a91f19e6ddbbefb447e13e6f8b76ccca3
	CRC32	f22f9135
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename mswsock.dll.mui

System Windows 8

File size 11264 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	9fa5ae48121b37a23a9b852b3d81550a
	SHA1	2f46e20a16818d7de5f70b682787adf345a193c9
	SHA256	07e1cd83a6b124b972ddd015f7042f2d10e7547bfe353790bd15f9f14f5d34fc
	CRC32	46588363
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename mswsock.dll.mui

System Windows 7

File size 10752 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d6fdb41fbe5e44b18c4079892c71bb69
	SHA1	aa7884d85ed2db5c5d78709568c609e0a8983ba3
	SHA256	d16569b0f7fa8cfa4ce7190c5bcb31059b331cbfca7c82d69337cc209895368a
	CRC32	4b39546b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename mswsock.dll.mui

System Windows 7

File size 10752 bytes

Date 2011-04-12

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File details
	MD5	e74ea79b9664aae95551af508ba21ae6
	SHA1	a1104ae6bba3edeaa954112d0e346dd5aacf98dd
	SHA256	86737888af4acacd93e09f762e71282e764a028a83b1b8e40898d6b04763dbb2
	CRC32	6c16fd41
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename mswsock.dll.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 10752 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	3bbf2a2a15ee96b1a0148479c2e39aff
	SHA1	f67a77209ca1faa1db6fe54e76a13f39c12315e5
	SHA256	099948e31fd5e160eef4636dfe358a7d9ac33e8a984433ec32cdd36c5e36d6ea
	CRC32	7498e304
	Example file location	---

Filename mswsock.dll.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 11264 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	9561101229184d75fea660c844b0063b
	SHA1	150c82593b97439ebbdfce6966459986dcf555ec
	SHA256	2263f0116b7d044b6047a1d0df612c9697e94ec19f6f17bf3f2ace80f81810cd
	CRC32	8a3917eb
	Example file location	---