main.cpl.mui Informations - Download and Fix

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

main.cpl.mui file Mouse and Keyboard Control Panel Applets. 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 main.cpl.mui related errors on your device. You can also download main.cpl.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 main.cpl.mui errors

1 Information about main.cpl.mui file
2 Errors related to main.cpl.mui file
3 How to fix main.cpl.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 main.cpl.mui

4.1 List of main.cpl.mui file versions

File info

General information
Filename	main.cpl.mui
File extension	MUI
Description	Mouse and Keyboard Control Panel Applets

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common main.cpl.mui file related problems

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

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

main.cpl.mui

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

Problems related to main.cpl.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 main.cpl.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 main.cpl.mui errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace main.cpl.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 main.cpl.mui file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of main.cpl.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\System32\en-US\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

If the steps did not solve your main.cpl.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 main.cpl.mui

System Windows 10

File size 12800 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	11e5e7031d067f7e36cc1d2fd7bb795a
	SHA1	0fc9b34345d28b01cbcf00057c0c10a5b91f7f1b
	SHA256	07717c399c43b979adb031eed34e053b213290dd0a41dd12517c960dfd046845
	CRC32	241a9814
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename main.cpl.mui

System Windows 8.1

File size 12288 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	191bec275fd9eedc46b99fcc8fb123bf
	SHA1	d895090b058825f6f682c6c1b920a83ddca1c37b
	SHA256	954dc427e1a9d65922932e45222bfc6cfc44972f1405fd4adaaf2935ed262608
	CRC32	8e0495cd
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-GB\

Filename main.cpl.mui

System Windows 8

File size 12288 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	c3550cc1eaf906f23b5ff2857f1635fc
	SHA1	b2b0a1599b610c568fb5d354e22498f8376acf19
	SHA256	9826954f287eeda0743c7ea3c96aafbfd139c07d9ce05b5d08966d04196c4768
	CRC32	9b5455dd
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\en-GB\

Filename main.cpl.mui

System Windows 7

File size 12288 bytes

Date 2011-04-12

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File details
	MD5	ab20543b6a72a1b13f3a436654433d2f
	SHA1	a0b17b8767b40b7c2a5f6d6996eed4d7c8a9df55
	SHA256	0b5f179e79f7eed50f2356c2530b2af1e895d939d7cd2def6fb6a5dc26f0b952
	CRC32	5f69639a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename main.cpl.mui

System Windows 7

File size 12288 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e3f1f417e80e40cbc3c953648241592f
	SHA1	f3cd788d591e9f109357557037d7ef16d3a7925f
	SHA256	d247a5d0a702f43f5bf87064eb895d2441a74acdbcbb52182cc835a224381a4f
	CRC32	841d85a9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename main.cpl.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 24576 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	18bf9f98c39546517781e525d5ddbd31
	SHA1	8e78f44cd5e654eebdf234f1f3e2bdce099d70e7
	SHA256	7c54323833ff21b8cb7ec89641d0fd8f608f103f3d9d20d7a86355b08cd2ef7f
	CRC32	65f4bc6f
	Example file location	---

Filename main.cpl.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 13824 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	670a03479d6ba2af37059611f509e081
	SHA1	3890073541d7b7df343e7f8d5fd0fa44afd594ba
	SHA256	727179481ee51deb52bb4044de96d5ad0f39d2e906674775e09f31918a969c64
	CRC32	7d16b154
	Example file location	---