Fix msdsm.sys.mui Errors

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

msdsm.sys.mui file Microsoft Device Specific Module. 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 msdsm.sys.mui related errors on your device. You can also download msdsm.sys.mui file compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 7, Windows Vista

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Fix msdsm.sys.mui errors

1 Information about msdsm.sys.mui file
2 Errors related to msdsm.sys.mui file
3 How to fix msdsm.sys.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 msdsm.sys.mui

4.1 List of msdsm.sys.mui file versions

File info

General information
Filename	msdsm.sys.mui
File extension	MUI
Description	Microsoft Device Specific Module

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

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

Most common msdsm.sys.mui file related problems

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

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

msdsm.sys.mui

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

Problems related to msdsm.sys.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 msdsm.sys.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 msdsm.sys.mui errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace msdsm.sys.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 msdsm.sys.mui file.

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

Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\en-US\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\en-US\

If the steps did not solve your msdsm.sys.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 msdsm.sys.mui

System Windows 7

File size 5632 bytes

Date 2011-04-12

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File details
	MD5	21dde99325ee591d56e838f65372fcdc
	SHA1	cd9aea48dada0fedcd9e40ad62661634665a90aa
	SHA256	982d244c7915a9fdefc6decac8ad544ea1d7ef00eb1d8579bafc2337847d27ab
	CRC32	e0fc0854
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\en-US\

Filename msdsm.sys.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 3584 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	e3e4ffbb4ba86a0f49762b0a861c3a67
	SHA1	a38db613ca98cd1a99d0d7e2ce0eaa16bc8ef98b
	SHA256	9b673dfc79ec19907600c6ea03acb4355cd864c7c4659883b5f14170b41214e9
	CRC32	bd61dbf9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\en-US\