Fix findstr.exe.mui Errors

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

findstr.exe.mui file Find String (QGREP) Utility. 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 findstr.exe.mui related errors on your device. You can also download findstr.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.

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

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Fix findstr.exe.mui errors

1 Information about findstr.exe.mui file
2 Errors related to findstr.exe.mui file
3 How to fix findstr.exe.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 findstr.exe.mui

4.1 List of findstr.exe.mui file versions

File info

General information
Filename	findstr.exe.mui
File extension	MUI
Description	Find String (QGREP) Utility

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.)

Most common findstr.exe.mui file related problems

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

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

findstr.exe.mui

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

Problems related to findstr.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 findstr.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.

How to fix findstr.exe.mui errors in just few steps?

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

findstr.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

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

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to findstr.exe.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 findstr.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 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 findstr.exe.mui file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the findstr.exe.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 findstr.exe.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 findstr.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 findstr.exe.mui file

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

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

If the steps did not solve your findstr.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 findstr.exe.mui

System Windows 10

File size 9216 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	5d5c674f7030be117091a8322cae2e98
	SHA1	5d871c5a165aacbdceb8eb415f2781437b43b8c3
	SHA256	a49345ecdaa69ac843e740142bcc34ee59d4b44f36911d5473448cc9e09fb59c
	CRC32	74e7a9b6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename findstr.exe.mui

System Windows 8.1

File size 8704 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	40d39fd8570c6801fd03726fea10ce61
	SHA1	302e4f971713e8afd9b88aec112ad6b404853944
	SHA256	7e76fcf5777be3bce2dd89ecd6577538698c6348dbd4c3e7f7490fd32d8d4396
	CRC32	812f2258
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename findstr.exe.mui

System Windows 8

File size 8704 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	ca3f3e9f5218891dbd2047854e22d0f4
	SHA1	5861a549c964889454acf7503f78939ba7da3e51
	SHA256	71faa994704e8856e2dc67fd7a6134a4f43ad27c42cb97190cf407eed9d9f81e
	CRC32	8b93ee96
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename findstr.exe.mui

System Windows 7

File size 8704 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	554d5e79e43f167de2d1f5de2eae4e97
	SHA1	914a72111539c9694efcdbc1b80da65c9498c386
	SHA256	29a7f77bf0c14968484b6acc17e7823da0ffafc2dd0885d0462a743560e5ecb2
	CRC32	fc2a6025
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\

Filename findstr.exe.mui

System Windows 7

File size 8704 bytes

Date 2011-04-12

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File details
	MD5	f58edef0af61bd6f7c66d68a8c67e3e9
	SHA1	0db3c48f2a850fb435fab1d22eecea20c1a024e9
	SHA256	0bf490129519e34adc98374e898cc80d84f2b48b72c9c8388bbb079804095cd5
	CRC32	0ae14c0f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\

Filename findstr.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 9216 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	1d36dd8243b4826e436bffc3c17cc026
	SHA1	e8c4927e83fc2e23c38a16bb8cf0d694dc1841ce
	SHA256	24056b1e5f7f59ca097bc76f2396839209effcc8ac75651261ba2a71e5febd7d
	CRC32	18e08fe2
	Example file location	---

Filename findstr.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 8704 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	b74fc35d60d496bcb68d7b067b4b3daf
	SHA1	1d0a4b4ff6fb6fe5534276336f860f75aac95af8
	SHA256	1f3db48dc598c8214a5991167932ff90d40c15ea5c5262ae419a8d09dc985d9b
	CRC32	dbf7a470
	Example file location	---