vds.exe.mui - How to Fix? Download Now

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

vds.exe.mui file Virtual Disk 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 vds.exe.mui related errors on your device. You can also download vds.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

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 vds.exe.mui

4.1 List of vds.exe.mui file versions

File info

General information
Filename	vds.exe.mui
File extension	MUI
Description	Virtual Disk Service

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 vds.exe.mui file related problems

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

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

vds.exe.mui

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of vds.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 vds.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 vds.exe.mui

System Windows 10

File size 7168 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	58b915c39aabe3cc0b07fc48d2357f23
	SHA1	1f7c36f48356de95e78d7dc98dfd585e08a78dc0
	SHA256	b158c35dd436db2303244e2a4daaef5c98242ac3e80211680e85c70c5eec6fab
	CRC32	fdd5faad
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename vds.exe.mui

System Windows 8.1

File size 6656 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	76b5488750e158ff91121636c21407d7
	SHA1	44d484f4c1590031e3da192879304a8c2ab9e703
	SHA256	8a6beea5e084800eebe9c26d841da36510d97c7a190a7fc3e5aa803c00474b06
	CRC32	0d59ab45
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename vds.exe.mui

System Windows 8

File size 6656 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	eff357a01466be83d29eea6683452adc
	SHA1	7c28a3c0fdf7fd10bad978c5d9d3c56160b42553
	SHA256	d4c1c111a2921a12906d729b08757e6e37c5541498e7c01d7c971e7929d103c8
	CRC32	11e2ab94
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename vds.exe.mui

System Windows 7

File size 6656 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5f970941350bcc96d6e7caa92bec84e6
	SHA1	e516f3a4aefe506ba00a55fe53d09ae2eadcd8ae
	SHA256	7e1798b902d29e22fc7959a79ff831f2414b959422b5ad8280a7dc82c5968ead
	CRC32	7a3f5874
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\

Filename vds.exe.mui

System Windows 7

File size 6656 bytes

Date 2011-04-12

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File details
	MD5	b3bddba358842216d23b9504c39d8830
	SHA1	3be5d09b3d148a5c0f83cac0733808bf633d45f7
	SHA256	5ddfe9412b60b8e84491f8814979d687e94334f65b8ebda923e6f18a6997b78f
	CRC32	0fe9f06d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\

Filename vds.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 6656 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	40a310641f33ccbcf36935fbdb305f32
	SHA1	e1398ff54c1b349f1a8d0dadac15fe7306498cae
	SHA256	43a0a1b77622fd113d767b8a6c78e96b442b96bd3f24b9fba63a40465073b9b0
	CRC32	2171e110
	Example file location	---

Filename vds.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 7168 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	63998527325f8a0a3dff66d793b06d26
	SHA1	bfb08d586ac33186638f48afb036a7e4c8a9b652
	SHA256	ab2cd81ed52f8a678b865c18e1ccd2e3a94af3cb9f84d102f69650f1ada13b15
	CRC32	e82b64c7
	Example file location	---