Fix cipher.exe.mui Errors

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

cipher.exe.mui file File Encryption 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 cipher.exe.mui related errors on your device. You can also download cipher.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 cipher.exe.mui errors

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

4.1 List of cipher.exe.mui file versions

File info

General information
Filename	cipher.exe.mui
File extension	MUI
Description	File Encryption 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 cipher.exe.mui file related problems

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

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

cipher.exe.mui

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 20992 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	5beb246ea367632a4d726209b5903213
	SHA1	ba8e1ef1fa311639447ea05fd03f536b043fd63b
	SHA256	8d28aecd6ea057c1d5763c426093112f8f02974e42bc5e299bc5d54a3bb54053
	CRC32	bd0e72f1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename cipher.exe.mui

System Windows 8.1

File size 19968 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	e2e13fd2cf7b0427865d5466852a92ec
	SHA1	078f84e482ff880b6f31ef52e747a868d237c006
	SHA256	a7cfc12f91bc6cecf0de20a33d88e3615040729dcfc909ddcb9dfab928fee6b1
	CRC32	34c2dd6a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename cipher.exe.mui

System Windows 8

File size 19968 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	79b83d03d66c86e31e37759753c5c2be
	SHA1	507753f9a567f60d4dc276ab8f5a5912caf17c41
	SHA256	dbbf127c546f1116b3ddb9bdff17ac0524ec8a9d672a69afc67a42a48de3efd4
	CRC32	9670937a
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename cipher.exe.mui

System Windows 7

File size 19968 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c79b2cfe6536ad3cf791454439b5d14e
	SHA1	0d2230708db47fc09e0a5b91ed3b6e1fb60e8e63
	SHA256	c52e180b36c4980c539531443359acb21725f839edf096345b89025b175ca83d
	CRC32	7c88cf81
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename cipher.exe.mui

System Windows 7

File size 19968 bytes

Date 2011-04-12

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File details
	MD5	e1663a8eb6d12c597e242278659c5968
	SHA1	a582afbba262d67dd8b3f8b28d787e98dc14494b
	SHA256	cd8d015ce1bae499d37c3a15b8ba6f94334daa4f712dadaa789cebbb7da75a23
	CRC32	fcda126e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename cipher.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 17408 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	603f1d4455de1b6c6ded04420ccad062
	SHA1	ca7fe0674f5c295fc70189da1691e2bf50c41735
	SHA256	ddd4dda718b28c4cfe31c1c784b62322ae198d67c864a0c69d56f3f93848c55a
	CRC32	53ec6cd4
	Example file location	---

Filename cipher.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 17920 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	6deaed5a38bf5f1a8e26b393ca573d46
	SHA1	a3b8fcb081f962c219d315f5c6fd0fc161a248ab
	SHA256	ecf88858f0f82875fa5afebd7f7d4f2ea42b9a43149838ddf97268c30e2bd682
	CRC32	96267640
	Example file location	---