Fix wlanext.exe.mui Errors

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

wlanext.exe.mui file Windows Wireless LAN 802.11 Extensibility Framework. 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 wlanext.exe.mui related errors on your device. You can also download wlanext.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 wlanext.exe.mui errors

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

4.1 List of wlanext.exe.mui file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wlanext.exe.mui
File extension	MUI
Description	Windows Wireless LAN 802.11 Extensibility Framework

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 wlanext.exe.mui file related problems

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

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

wlanext.exe.mui

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of wlanext.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\System32\en-US\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 2560 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	366e9f18f8640cc63ced27e9e113c5d7
	SHA1	3301419578b87d8c949f4e71d7430d933f895d3d
	SHA256	dda684d981557ddc4d4ec457e9bc0df1167313e2655bdb0b0a20941447f40fdf
	CRC32	7dcb4422
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename wlanext.exe.mui

System Windows 8.1

File size 2048 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	743fb64121b7f20ef4c60b5e65ecc81f
	SHA1	0f1eb0dbef587389923973c8bfbc3672ebee1816
	SHA256	ab7403370b5e69a1bc38ae749422402ec77c34a82ac697a961cab71fcb384c41
	CRC32	405261a1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename wlanext.exe.mui

System Windows 8

File size 2048 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	675ee4b29e9a5c3d6267e671bef041e3
	SHA1	4bd047100a5f2a6a36f615948d50bb8c5580e51e
	SHA256	0badabed5d031090faa9cc4696d8551c3e12a55f56b6588febd04dd68d1340ec
	CRC32	e8c678e5
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename wlanext.exe.mui

System Windows 7

File size 2048 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	0ac53d983d58e4192ceb4c0921eedcc0
	SHA1	a4359db8ac6677e8cd2693677d74e3fff9e140b9
	SHA256	e2941335f871a5b788d70fa6041161bf552a6267d3a8e5a6afe94f0ade5cfee5
	CRC32	0f797783
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename wlanext.exe.mui

System Windows 7

File size 2048 bytes

Date 2011-04-12

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File details
	MD5	f667a3d53748c92e7e93971511543eb9
	SHA1	0a518bbb437add810ee318f853f069c9cf4d736c
	SHA256	42475191a382bbe2ae0b213cbfe44ecc53daf11f49201996c3367a7af135535c
	CRC32	a13dc554
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename wlanext.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 2560 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	4f19180f766c9238c2c5ec56623d7a96
	SHA1	ea052cfa65b3ac0b237f0038fdfbb4338fa248c5
	SHA256	21a61ec27358a22984bdcfe9f454b73e2d8d48ef8cc2d10ffb01d67c2e238178
	CRC32	6b0c22a4
	Example file location	---

Filename wlanext.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 2048 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	b72fee5b97cd6395830c60dfcb2809dd
	SHA1	8ddf8e8c7269ad8241529f83da6e8ff25a76ae44
	SHA256	9eb0573045eb579f97220756b13470b7631d3fbbeadbfdaf0389bf298d62bed2
	CRC32	e0604f45
	Example file location	---