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certutil.exe.mui Informations - Download and Fix

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

certutil.exe.mui file CertUtil.exe. 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 certutil.exe.mui related errors on your device. You can also download certutil.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.

For Windows Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista

File info

General information
Filename certutil.exe.mui
File extension MUI
Description CertUtil.exe
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.)
certutil.exe.mui

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

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

certutil.exe.mui

Error

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

OK

Problems related to certutil.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 certutil.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.

certutil.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

Virus Scan

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

Windows Update

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to certutil.exe.mui 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 certutil.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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of certutil.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 certutil.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 certutil.exe.mui
System Windows 10
File size 176128 bytes
Date 2017-03-18
File details
MD5 f2436cfb0e297f660b4809068ffcab26
SHA1 9566074b821608ea05fa4cd50ef6b2babcc3a59e
SHA256 d81b828ecd9c91dc5c7495e095967ad23f6e0ed8b17505e698c095de200f9f83
CRC32 57b41717
Example file location C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
Filename certutil.exe.mui
System Windows 8.1
File size 141312 bytes
Date 2014-11-21
File details
MD5 868b03f153b550ead327f90bd36c66b8
SHA1 dedaf4c175cc71a0c57c0bc4465bb98511b6d5cc
SHA256 4615bed8a2d9c7f9a8b29dab3bd2cde444f8712f252da2523c11bee24c0435c9
CRC32 91cfc160
Example file location C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
Filename certutil.exe.mui
System Windows 8
File size 137728 bytes
Date 2012-07-26
File details
MD5 fae0ec2f4b0cabadd2e5cf5a8f3d2cf3
SHA1 b1e0a02f1d810fa969a4a53721ec7f76182e5362
SHA256 b726d8e7e0fb5b24a088bbef0306cf6fbc0104288b46371e9c29c6e508f1be8c
CRC32 9c14cfe8
Example file location 1: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
Filename certutil.exe.mui
System Windows 7
File size 121856 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 0d279b120388881944e254dac5ed06a4
SHA1 27d1e2da05f9699e57127687ab7a85d6c4a45d20
SHA256 e3cfd41877fc6e2c869e61981a8654691dbf8d1711bb553630513ebb38ddc779
CRC32 c3176597
Example file location C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\
Filename certutil.exe.mui
System Windows 7
File size 121856 bytes
Date 2011-04-12
File details
MD5 157330d95d467f549a0dd5d5afcabe42
SHA1 40d97e7c372cec55485bc4822b42e5c03d8cd8a9
SHA256 dd8b4d7b4d33ba797a62bb49c976d4f2d90d006b18d3f0bfbdf13f09f6daff55
CRC32 797e718a
Example file location C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\
Filename certutil.exe.mui
System Windows Vista
File size 118784 bytes
Date -0001-11-30
File details
MD5 a47591348695bef0224586506a3aeaf6
SHA1 fa6c230aed93160ad02dcbd5ae241377a260c715
SHA256 bc37f22f8b45c5413a2ef1c2e3afc1461fcd5704851eb47997d68423a5a49614
CRC32 acf7d2c0
Example file location ---
Filename certutil.exe.mui
System Windows Vista
File size 109568 bytes
Date 2006-11-02
File details
MD5 b2164a05766d68133997fd6d2aa2ca0d
SHA1 df40185fde0462ad79cbdcad6abcec0ce8da7268
SHA256 a00a3dc1d2af2b2baeb1a2999612e15085efb9f17a15628545e89d228c7e3db3
CRC32 9d4a1971
Example file location ---