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explorer.exe.mui Informations - Download and Fix

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

explorer.exe.mui file Windows Explorer. 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 explorer.exe.mui related errors on your device. You can also download explorer.exe.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.

For Windows Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista

File info

General information
Filename explorer.exe.mui
File extension MUI
Description Windows Explorer
Software
Program Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author Microsoft Corporation
Details
MIME type application/octet-stream
File type Executable application
System Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set Unicode
Language cod English (U.S.)
explorer.exe.mui

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

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

explorer.exe.mui

Error

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

OK

Problems related to explorer.exe.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 explorer.exe.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.

explorer.exe.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

Virus Scan

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with explorer.exe.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.

Windows Update

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to explorer.exe.mui file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "Windows Update" in the search field
  3. Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
  4. Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
  5. 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 explorer.exe.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

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 explorer.exe.mui file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the explorer.exe.mui file with properly working version. To use the tool:

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "cmd" in the search field
  3. Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
  4. Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
  5. Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Windows Recovery

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the explorer.exe.mui file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "System Restore" in the search field
  3. Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
  4. The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
  5. After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the explorer.exe.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 explorer.exe.mui file

The last solution is to manually download and replace explorer.exe.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 explorer.exe.mui file.

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

  • Windows 10: C:\Windows\en-US\
  • Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\en-GB\
  • Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\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 explorer.exe.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 explorer.exe.mui
System Windows 10
File size 13824 bytes
Date 2017-03-18
File details
MD5 de2219d21b99c252d45f21f5d2d72f2c
SHA1 cc14687ac83fbbdfc64c686588a46e8325d81895
SHA256 bc25ba2188cd327d37504a01b107b2af63aafc8e862629d988676fdf22960bc5
CRC32 cbca14eb
Example file location C:\Windows\en-US\
Filename explorer.exe.mui
System Windows 8.1
File size 18944 bytes
Date 2014-11-21
File details
MD5 40a0887fa23297f93bdb7b591bca6ed0
SHA1 d7e6b4359f8e935c4f342aa08744c375cf42309a
SHA256 5e90a6229d881bda589568b407e6c39f4fb2514b321b8fdac4bec4d81ad0e9bd
CRC32 3010e8ae
Example file location C:\Windows\en-GB\
Filename explorer.exe.mui
System Windows 8
File size 20480 bytes
Date 2012-07-26
File details
MD5 c25d32fedb5aa6ff87b5a29d56d35ffa
SHA1 11162ab24c5bb3edfa91ee5df30ab5b2ed375f8e
SHA256 672ee9556587ba12fcb61347da6646748123295640d018982dcf2eb88797437a
CRC32 3d6ee1ba
Example file location 1: C:\Windows\en-GB\
Filename explorer.exe.mui
System Windows 7
File size 22016 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 4b87eefdc8e253f846a7dfb49a8e6c70
SHA1 50655b42cc0e06dc9b1935a486a229329e0dcaa6
SHA256 4cc514a7d9afae763cdd21932ee722ae4a787c968bab971c3b1d30044151cfe3
CRC32 ef5d5b29
Example file location C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\
Filename explorer.exe.mui
System Windows 7
File size 22016 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 b9f4b1ca23d60775736059d72ba48526
SHA1 df5fe91a579c4709a00287a2d373838c1b6329f5
SHA256 0e3d364c75315b9a91dd4ec77a114aaa54202e60ca20b48885e233eeec9792d0
CRC32 6b0f27c6
Example file location C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\
Filename explorer.exe.mui
System Windows Vista
File size 36864 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 192dd053b43250e264383cdc3d564a18
SHA1 27f12c637618bb496dc9c2e07638bc0ddf5f5221
SHA256 2f508a813b21f897f705a7c0c39cff1106218b12fa7b1a05bf998cb76d518a2e
CRC32 7a743543
Example file location ---
Filename explorer.exe.mui
System Windows Vista
File size 27136 bytes
Date 2006-11-02
File details
MD5 872d519975ca4d7cc596fc93470d49e0
SHA1 aeccc05290e09be3cf1e142e96ee575ffdb4ce07
SHA256 189036c6ae362260c26fc1f3933b9307c1c99356c32bca9314c40e67f47e690b
CRC32 9c72ae03
Example file location ---