Troubleshoot hdwwiz.exe.mui Errors and Download File

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

hdwwiz.exe.mui file Add Hardware Wizard. 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 hdwwiz.exe.mui related errors on your device. You can also download hdwwiz.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 hdwwiz.exe.mui errors

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

4.1 List of hdwwiz.exe.mui file versions

File info

General information
Filename	hdwwiz.exe.mui
File extension	MUI
Description	Add Hardware Wizard

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 hdwwiz.exe.mui file related problems

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

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

hdwwiz.exe.mui

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\en-GB\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\en-GB\
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 hdwwiz.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 hdwwiz.exe.mui

System Windows 10

File size 2560 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	4792438875532dd343a8b15b59aca6d6
	SHA1	28c750dc7e500ad7decd3a10979887cae7f0b871
	SHA256	b1391fbfd753ce0de0f0740f65ca27d5946daae4d1bca45450983a729091c507
	CRC32	834c6b11
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename hdwwiz.exe.mui

System Windows 8.1

File size 2048 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	70bc62b2950f8b00501d756d327661bd
	SHA1	8d72b78d8fd061da57d46c9682077dcb428a7ded
	SHA256	7ee87033b68c1176cd532a488dba4fda218a3cd67dd44109a105a3eccc213e0f
	CRC32	1c9eb31d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-GB\

Filename hdwwiz.exe.mui

System Windows 8

File size 2048 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	16f69ec3f06766a4fe24640cfab616c2
	SHA1	949d2b94f00e63ef813b36e1609bc2cac3bd7255
	SHA256	13500977140f2d994b97a86a94d5a64484303fd5f93ff96e9b9fc48c56bf61b4
	CRC32	ee1ca03c
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\en-GB\

Filename hdwwiz.exe.mui

System Windows 7

File size 2048 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	65045743f578a8a5fea1e1aa506bff36
	SHA1	cd981470236a7651db52bd13e0601d1784eab9e9
	SHA256	5415aec938b3778ae617418b33d52bdb77d4f1044e76829e0af0590478902831
	CRC32	8801ff8f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\

Filename hdwwiz.exe.mui

System Windows 7

File size 2048 bytes

Date 2011-04-12

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File details
	MD5	e384efb72b9ae0cf29a92cea923d161c
	SHA1	5a971fca7fd32546baf46ad05766ad019c9068e7
	SHA256	31b57763259b299ed940b8bb61feb2bbdd9a1e57af83f9a333a03d458506ec75
	CRC32	2d0150c4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\

Filename hdwwiz.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 2048 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	2e9bffb24c95970ff530a0c823170bea
	SHA1	84659879dc0280b08c4332e7f50f043629af9b41
	SHA256	377d82dd9b27486b9f889b13d05e8082dc5cdb162c9010b719d04e9483c05d7a
	CRC32	0cf8de44
	Example file location	---

Filename hdwwiz.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 2560 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c154623c0d60edbdfd12ce2cf6d66cf0
	SHA1	f1a120a50dc844c4d92785e1ad01706c9538401d
	SHA256	72eb7ef6a1304cf3525cf150bac6318593d8ee19fbb78632fb80c6b2823e3ebc
	CRC32	35ae47f8
	Example file location	---