How to Download and Fix winlogon.exe.mui?

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

winlogon.exe.mui file Windows Logon Application. 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 winlogon.exe.mui related errors on your device. You can also download winlogon.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 winlogon.exe.mui errors

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

4.1 List of winlogon.exe.mui file versions

File info

General information
Filename	winlogon.exe.mui
File extension	MUI
Description	Windows Logon Application

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 winlogon.exe.mui file related problems

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

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

winlogon.exe.mui

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 25088 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	d313e182b5dfd30717616eb846285a74
	SHA1	ffc00e8507135f34d28f83c0e98c9cd618aee55c
	SHA256	c5da32b1429441473fc5fde9397bdf90bed519f292e97527a5e4adab19af1b58
	CRC32	2bb14903
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename winlogon.exe.mui

System Windows 8.1

File size 24064 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	338b7519e71f5d3fb0ccaffbc66d3528
	SHA1	bfa12f8828076dea807b51cda30bc6899b7f361d
	SHA256	fbd2a80dfac95bc7867dc7ef9443de71355e4f65c54485b1e0b54bf11fe155c0
	CRC32	bb5906ad
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-GB\

Filename winlogon.exe.mui

System Windows 8

File size 24064 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	b9094b7088cd579e5aed57a693f9bfbd
	SHA1	8bef602bcc7f2c264d7c87726babbc1ddd6fa23e
	SHA256	8b357934e6c6d575b9c325c156ccd5d8dbc44c0753d183770db05cbf2337cdd4
	CRC32	97fba8c7
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\en-GB\

Filename winlogon.exe.mui

System Windows 7

File size 23040 bytes

Date 2011-04-12

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File details
	MD5	34c7d2e30868edafb191341d963aba5f
	SHA1	3bcb2969e4a86d46b91908c2f3a28fe8f913dbb4
	SHA256	652dcfa7c99ca1b98a36df59d2254bbd3b65f3633876cfc78f0d4145ea6bc1dd
	CRC32	3644473c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename winlogon.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 19968 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	1db95b0920fa9783476ac46f187c06f6
	SHA1	842d5a0eba35d3188c15c766e39ba3ef1387575b
	SHA256	c8192e0c5e46ed00bc5dfeb4bc073501ec080f022e982d1b72050e698bee9c82
	CRC32	3d3e6d65
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\

Filename winlogon.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 28672 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	26ac28bf50dc112baa794a83e08588f0
	SHA1	b4df0d857c2410c6e1923c7664d73c21653b8d23
	SHA256	8af1e6c949349a83f92a1710e543ed6bd1f618901d0cd8724b113c9b11084a07
	CRC32	449f439d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\