How to Download and Fix smphost.dll.mui?

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

smphost.dll.mui file Storage Management Provider (SMP) host service. 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 smphost.dll.mui related errors on your device. You can also download smphost.dll.mui 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 smphost.dll.mui errors

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

4.1 List of smphost.dll.mui file versions

File info

General information
Filename	smphost.dll.mui
File extension	MUI
Description	Storage Management Provider (SMP) host service

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	Neutral

Most common smphost.dll.mui file related problems

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

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

smphost.dll.mui

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\en-GB\

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

System Windows 10

File size 6656 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	87272c9ded550dc93141502d1d4d097b
	SHA1	968a97ef45755d57e2fcc2a29d736f51324c1059
	SHA256	2669bfe356996935f6e5bd4ff65b499313790b086c0163f7038b110e878831ca
	CRC32	15758be6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename smphost.dll.mui

System Windows 8.1

File size 2560 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	bcfdaf969c30e50d6722af40974ed383
	SHA1	d8d4e8ee71195fe12b34b63c4420b0b0aff3c518
	SHA256	d3a433396024d50b1d53a6522a3656b342b839bb810a5c262cb5067dcbebbca2
	CRC32	d13d9e09
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-GB\