uxtheme.dll Troubleshoot and Download

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

uxtheme.dll file Microsoft UxTheme Library. 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 uxtheme.dll related errors on your device. You can also download uxtheme.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP 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, Windows XP

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 uxtheme.dll

4.1 List of uxtheme.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	uxtheme.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Microsoft UxTheme Library

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 uxtheme.dll file related problems

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

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

uxtheme.dll

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of uxtheme.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\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 478720 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	32c46e293c9b30693e3cf153eeeb7f2f
	SHA1	bcd2eb422035ab6c725cf7e04e62ef9ee839ebdf
	SHA256	58e6b6ecd19ab5d4565ed88bf2d0b2ce3ed3748fbd8e7468061476428206fd73
	CRC32	5eb65d1f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename uxtheme.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 954368 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	77885a5b1efb08f016b3d5b08f359b78
	SHA1	4b40870046ee22c2adf2a8dabb6b02e440495ad0
	SHA256	bc7922dbd6d21c04d01840cacb0ef3f22d0621a3db0895a18ccdf20f15591c10
	CRC32	229a5d4c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename uxtheme.dll

System Windows 8

File size 661504 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	61c49f5dc2bf2264fbe67ece12496f67
	SHA1	762a7b3f19332e233a17d326408ff5e2d2ea4ff1
	SHA256	91dbb326cc4180daef74351b2275fd2527bc6aa08cca6b1b74d9912c85c81a8c
	CRC32	1f5b588a
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename uxtheme.dll

System Windows 7

File size 245760 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	43964fa89ccf97ba6be34d69455ac65f
	SHA1	391fa4e8020c872311e8a7daf6540687133f9496
	SHA256	10e3b89a5470e1bb6f73382135dd2352f5073c1ee8485d7476cfb5122d4aaa2f
	CRC32	89f83074
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename uxtheme.dll

System Windows 7

File size 332288 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	d29e998e8277666982b4f0303bf4e7af
	SHA1	e803b0af61ea2ddcd58b5a63b1cfbb73266318ea
	SHA256	4f19ab5dc173e278ebe45832f6ceaa40e2df6a2eddc81b2828122442fe5d376c
	CRC32	7d6cb643
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename uxtheme.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 234496 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	88b630f6aeb5a11f6ad064930b38c2c0
	SHA1	9b92f6f56c168f08c444dee390f735cd79f66ea1
	SHA256	176b0a652d36d4c144838013d402df9cfcf1f8fe9f378651bf52b58da33dbf15
	CRC32	44c744d5
	Example file location	---

Filename uxtheme.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 317440 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	88dbc757681093478bc80211c21695e5
	SHA1	11bfab3cb683c68b70d3d34e8c73a5d1ace03d69
	SHA256	bb3401574e83135db8b855795040f57d1309c9fe2f4dd38cff9f100a45fc3b2e
	CRC32	90a90a5f
	Example file location	---

Filename uxtheme.dll

System Windows XP

File size 218624 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	7a2cc3719b255e6b5d74396183b7715b
	SHA1	16c4d24a172bfbc67f488d6b4086b9e10f8eaf4b
	SHA256	2c4a2d5b42cffe42be72a652d1b0eed43d7eecf7ca3416660a3e0c539aa2ac34
	CRC32	f5b8166a
	Example file location	---