shell32.dll.mui Troubleshoot and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing shell32.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 shell32.dll.mui file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

shell32.dll.mui file Windows Shell Common 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 shell32.dll.mui related errors on your device. You can also download shell32.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 shell32.dll.mui errors

1 Information about shell32.dll.mui file
2 Errors related to shell32.dll.mui file
3 How to fix shell32.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 shell32.dll.mui

4.1 List of shell32.dll.mui file versions

File info

General information
Filename	shell32.dll.mui
File extension	MUI
Description	Windows Shell Common 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 shell32.dll.mui file related problems

There are various types of errors related to shell32.dll.mui file. shell32.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 shell32.dll.mui file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

shell32.dll.mui is corrupted
shell32.dll.mui cannot be located
Runtime Error - shell32.dll.mui
shell32.dll.mui file error
shell32.dll.mui file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register shell32.dll.mui file:
shell32.dll.mui file could not be loaded
shell32.dll.mui file doesn't exist

shell32.dll.mui

Application could not be started because shell32.dll.mui file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to shell32.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 shell32.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 shell32.dll.mui errors in just few steps?

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

shell32.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 shell32.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 shell32.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 shell32.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 shell32.dll.mui file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the shell32.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 shell32.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 shell32.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 shell32.dll.mui file

The last solution is to manually download and replace shell32.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 shell32.dll.mui file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of shell32.dll.mui file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\en-GB\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\en-GB\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

If the steps did not solve your shell32.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 shell32.dll.mui

System Windows 10

File size 390656 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	b38ccbed557a84d5df1673a714a3b0fc
	SHA1	c2dfec7af28ed2cbbf060728f8264dc59e4ea12b
	SHA256	e6c9b4367e5d22ddf0b43c50af6ce15c8e4590cc7c69e694b638b6e73e8b63f3
	CRC32	be57befd
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename shell32.dll.mui

System Windows 8.1

File size 419840 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	1f0096b5ab9c96638e1e64acc6cda6c6
	SHA1	e191934056a4f51280d59b9f5c1ddae341ab311d
	SHA256	11a16a54cc0fe52c5d7df4b9236f4a7ce0c822def2b4aa6d146145a8e20dadaf
	CRC32	416b44a7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-GB\

Filename shell32.dll.mui

System Windows 8

File size 411648 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	0874806b6fb5173f92fc9f2cd7253bf4
	SHA1	3763d94327105a5dd6cf34698d7179f2f8827ac1
	SHA256	a09ce13e4ea521754d9cd70a486fb89758700db2fc01104c4ece9d53745b1142
	CRC32	6d6fe34c
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\en-GB\

Filename shell32.dll.mui

System Windows 7

File size 376320 bytes

Date 2011-04-12

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File details
	MD5	0fe98afe713111d28f01a4c352dc0f76
	SHA1	0eb5d5b5d6cb85597f8097024d613b3c1b4b2f82
	SHA256	a0e4b90b47650aee02e7bff85d4589153906b81639589d82e69b94d13b44fe0f
	CRC32	50bf445a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\

Filename shell32.dll.mui

System Windows 7

File size 376320 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	647665442048d8fe581bf3d42abbf49a
	SHA1	2bd249b0e65769a12ba6481311e342bcef5731b4
	SHA256	6eaa55cb8d438e29462af0a524ee6f46511b6a377212f9fa8d42e63ce3d697be
	CRC32	c35d4d16
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\

Filename shell32.dll.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 561152 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	88b462f0fb08b3dab4ded85acc54e1fb
	SHA1	19e427bbac46da143f66bb7db637338869e38abc
	SHA256	7c770672d94e7ee8b1abf2111063d06a21d211486dca5415d96b33fbb29dc5b3
	CRC32	b3cce5f7
	Example file location	---

Filename shell32.dll.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 553472 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	e22c02a4af606636975c4abc377c528b
	SHA1	8e487279530b4f4c3cc84a86aaf91f581bcbe064
	SHA256	851a45b917dd8037c3a6d238d3d8cb8388ac3c39f2c1674a62059780222287ac
	CRC32	11a5d44a
	Example file location	---