How to Download and Fix chkntfs.exe.mui?

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

chkntfs.exe.mui file NTFS Volume Maintenance Utility. 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 chkntfs.exe.mui related errors on your device. You can also download chkntfs.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 chkntfs.exe.mui errors

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

4.1 List of chkntfs.exe.mui file versions

File info

General information
Filename	chkntfs.exe.mui
File extension	MUI
Description	NTFS Volume Maintenance Utility

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 chkntfs.exe.mui file related problems

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

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

chkntfs.exe.mui

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 2560 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	779feae2129c680b70ffc5623b014ab9
	SHA1	bbf905fba5f84d6b0355c61b413402063a37cb91
	SHA256	1748853a8212240fa449da3549477a600c2a67e98228dd4eb97b02412d43c355
	CRC32	d3dd4cbd
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename chkntfs.exe.mui

System Windows 8.1

File size 2048 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	a45932c9f40818d1764de0584bb9d718
	SHA1	b8ce8ca3d5953a446207581367b665d5c44b84da
	SHA256	bb86f81290eae14bbd1f9c03b97a27eac27c664601474931e9c9ab3cbcc3187f
	CRC32	d31af235
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename chkntfs.exe.mui

System Windows 8

File size 2048 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	a3a08866ceccdb60fc0a7d6e164863c8
	SHA1	6e9b580e20f0c5b6cfac19b895c721391a8d392d
	SHA256	59321695261d260ac62a01a3e3a510ba2a01f1dfefbc5d6840f9b255ac919e04
	CRC32	f93f8077
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename chkntfs.exe.mui

System Windows 7

File size 2048 bytes

Date 2011-04-12

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File details
	MD5	18a44431c400eb838ac4783f696a3734
	SHA1	f391f5c980dff7a67a037fadd2507988249200f2
	SHA256	35d22e41957d98c6ebb6533759ba9d8cc3a4cdbb53f7ee88bf781a3a0b38e3d0
	CRC32	fba15434
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\

Filename chkntfs.exe.mui

System Windows 7

File size 2048 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	384a281fa034bfa0ecc67a4e30519cff
	SHA1	4b2f7ad67c89d154b41ca3c6c1e0e145bda1858f
	SHA256	c42f8e31799647212bda797b4a06deb8cbe0e5b973d3d9bc12b119090cea53f2
	CRC32	d13860da
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\

Filename chkntfs.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 2048 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	73370074ec21216aecb24c18ffdfcd9e
	SHA1	c6360ae7d126ff4b2ad0d85fdcc829cde6ec0238
	SHA256	ae1061faf08b86fc76a1e9864d088db31756549117fc5979540485553e0985e0
	CRC32	74171dd2
	Example file location	---

Filename chkntfs.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 2560 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	a845a3f5a7baf0eaae2df15f2cd903b6
	SHA1	3e513e6aa0d83716caeeeda808475432f0b92312
	SHA256	d9da3b3718f4c3e264a677dc5e795863dbe56f4a47f51fd2be9ed4ded761831c
	CRC32	644bee39
	Example file location	---