Troubleshoot sysprep.exe.mui Errors and Download File

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

sysprep.exe.mui file System Preparation Tool. 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 sysprep.exe.mui related errors on your device. You can also download sysprep.exe.mui file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, 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 Vista, Windows Vista

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Fix sysprep.exe.mui errors

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

4.1 List of sysprep.exe.mui file versions

File info

General information
Filename	sysprep.exe.mui
File extension	MUI
Description	System Preparation Tool

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 sysprep.exe.mui file related problems

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

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

sysprep.exe.mui

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

Problems related to sysprep.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 sysprep.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 sysprep.exe.mui errors in just few steps?

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 9216 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	522e779dca2c89c6ab54052fe158934f
	SHA1	1bdc4b671c29a32ed68ed31e6ae66857936d71fb
	SHA256	c644c0babab11ae264106aef24253f63d8ef820975275b8b72f0696dacce31ca
	CRC32	221637f9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\sysprep\en-US\

Filename sysprep.exe.mui

System Windows 8.1

File size 8704 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	a62a5f26216c2bd6643e030caca58be7
	SHA1	cd5a3460d64d4dfb63a3b7b37d93f089cbdad3dd
	SHA256	be4efb1b8e3dd4a103dda7d643ffb12022a051857027aa44d86a3a710922db87
	CRC32	74a4dfa8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\sysprep\en-US\

Filename sysprep.exe.mui

System Windows 8

File size 9216 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	eefe96066480429667da55666add3318
	SHA1	717141fa2803f464feedaca801a5876b1487cd5e
	SHA256	895ddc24c73894c451d975e4672040cadc1168ac7fb94ae3592e02ec6256b2f5
	CRC32	0da1da04
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\sysprep\en-US\

Filename sysprep.exe.mui

System Windows 7

File size 7680 bytes

Date 2011-04-12

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File details
	MD5	e987e6c2e1c6574b0c4ef6f3ba857927
	SHA1	7439b5bbd81bc5ecbbdf31c36e6baa293919921a
	SHA256	7ac3472531da386d61a995d5831e5c10b948182aba236e44b6aefb67184b1a75
	CRC32	6bc98dc4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\sysprep\en-US\

Filename sysprep.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 6144 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	265729bac0fd703501c76d730f670019
	SHA1	d2573b602eebe365dd063add5b7db5611934b124
	SHA256	40ed74efa098ce3ac7e393dd15e7cdb78041449558402f6f72854590fd64c07e
	CRC32	2baf606c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\sysprep\en-US\

Filename sysprep.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 5632 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	e34d6c82ab4cffc5d8d5be36e53a1b64
	SHA1	c1b13451b6df01996879825612b70a0916e398af
	SHA256	0bd505a1634a108908651dbddf59fd048fef29a32c6e3147d8879f945fc37873
	CRC32	a0772f48
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\sysprep\en-US\