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

art.mshi file Microsoft Help Index. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Windows software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of art.mshi related errors on your device. You can also download art.mshi file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

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Fix art.mshi errors

File info

General information
Filename art.mshi
File extension MSHI
Type Windows Help
Description Microsoft Help Index
Software
Program Windows 10
Software Windows
Author Microsoft
Software version 10
Details
File size 1584
Oldest file 2012-07-26
Latest file 2017-03-18
art.mshi

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

  • art.mshi is corrupted
  • art.mshi cannot be located
  • Runtime Error - art.mshi
  • art.mshi file error
  • art.mshi file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
  • cannot register art.mshi file:
  • art.mshi file could not be loaded
  • art.mshi file doesn't exist

art.mshi

Error

Application could not be started because art.mshi file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

OK

Problems related to art.mshi 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 art.mshi 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.

art.mshi 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

Virus Scan

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

Windows Update

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to art.mshi file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "Windows Update" in the search field
  3. Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
  4. Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
  5. 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 art.mshi 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

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 art.mshi file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the art.mshi file with properly working version. To use the tool:

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "cmd" in the search field
  3. Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
  4. Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
  5. Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Windows Recovery

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the art.mshi file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "System Restore" in the search field
  3. Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
  4. The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
  5. After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the art.mshi 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 art.mshi file

The last solution is to manually download and replace art.mshi 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 art.mshi file.

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

  • Windows 10: C:\Windows\Help\Windows\IndexStore\en-US\
  • Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\Help\Windows\IndexStore\en-GB\
  • Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\Help\Windows\IndexStore\en-GB\

If the steps did not solve your art.mshi 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 art.mshi
System Windows 10
File size 1584 bytes
Date 2017-03-18
Download
File details
MD5 38f603ed9797f434e20f7e84b2224786
SHA1 5ed51adeced5eb226ef9155a3b6d015ad70d17ca
SHA256 b5fc5b4d7a5b01b9651283b9be47cb265988112858168fed49860bd572d8a530
CRC32 4eafe0bd
Example file location C:\Windows\Help\Windows\IndexStore\en-US\
Filename art.mshi
System Windows 8.1
File size 1585 bytes
Date 2014-11-21
Download
File details
MD5 cf2c6f771a23f93f6ccb577b594a55e0
SHA1 108bc86952afdc8e102da59c3f65c2096ff2dec4
SHA256 c28375fd9ad1e1977ee41f85abbb8e253d9dd975be5251d7224b016cf2edec26
CRC32 943b615b
Example file location C:\Windows\Help\Windows\IndexStore\en-GB\
Filename art.mshi
System Windows 8
File size 2091 bytes
Date 2012-07-26
Download
File details
MD5 0282daa6abbcf353448c4a1889e91d7a
SHA1 550b7f4b9c461a6895dc79016bee265f1fe01cee
SHA256 0f25402d215a1e2899bd178a0f1de4d55cc7de6898411fde962086a633bc63ff
CRC32 551ab740
Example file location 1: C:\Windows\Help\Windows\IndexStore\en-GB\