Fix PnPutil.exe.mui Errors

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

PnPutil.exe.mui file Microsoft PnP Utility - Tool to add, delete, export, and enumerate driver packages.. 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 PnPutil.exe.mui related errors on your device. You can also download PnPutil.exe.mui file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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 Vista

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Fix PnPutil.exe.mui errors

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

4.1 List of PnPutil.exe.mui file versions

File info

General information
Filename	PnPutil.exe.mui
File extension	MUI
Description	Microsoft PnP Utility - Tool to add, delete, export, and enumerate driver packages.

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 PnPutil.exe.mui file related problems

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

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

PnPutil.exe.mui

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

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

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

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

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

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

If the steps did not solve your PnPutil.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 PnPutil.exe.mui

System Windows 10

File size 14336 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	7c23ad3d58fef8e670565d3146f5f93e
	SHA1	710432aca10afb4c0f99eb8f8fc59dd9e8ac3c6d
	SHA256	75884aa8d2afdefb4cda2de2d1650fafad901ef589c6b73c3a54ef5561d2adb6
	CRC32	8876bd77
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename PnPutil.exe.mui

System Windows 8.1

File size 8192 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	f7ca4c31412691e1a487f621b2eb8b27
	SHA1	4a47120b2e80f64f6dafd408b7f24a0c1dce6610
	SHA256	c0f0e2faf5e0424997ba1712e8ccd36a7317209ac23f663b7ccc393792c0fa56
	CRC32	24b7ae30
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename PnPutil.exe.mui

System Windows 8

File size 8192 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	35b7171bd60c3f86b3381fc9e3552957
	SHA1	54eadf1188919b4c09eba1dcce8e94f23c0e454c
	SHA256	a98b70fb7a2af927224fa4c520e19378b02b52f50aa0a8497ee9f630e8928198
	CRC32	1ccca801
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename PnPutil.exe.mui

System Windows 7

File size 8192 bytes

Date 2011-04-12

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File details
	MD5	8d057cdf57cc8e684251a87d4b754952
	SHA1	d8834148974b966535f23790c6bee6f84851fd65
	SHA256	7070f15dba92fe886f6c8c4b8f0aa442b9ef57fd6fe76fbb1a0806131cb037e6
	CRC32	e99a8aa3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename PnPutil.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 7680 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	18bdb9b59e75ee8296dcfa991605907d
	SHA1	34aeb8ebc27b0e0e531d0f527e3882faf4a651b9
	SHA256	466305423fbc46e2e66dea66d8b8d80a75fd8e23ca03923c5e5b7568882f8d74
	CRC32	d5f56bae
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\