sdbinst.exe.mui - Repair Issues and Download

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

sdbinst.exe.mui file Application Compatibility Database Installer. 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 sdbinst.exe.mui related errors on your device. You can also download sdbinst.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 sdbinst.exe.mui errors

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

4.1 List of sdbinst.exe.mui file versions

File info

General information
Filename	sdbinst.exe.mui
File extension	MUI
Description	Application Compatibility Database Installer

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 sdbinst.exe.mui file related problems

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

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

sdbinst.exe.mui

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of sdbinst.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\SysWOW64\en-US\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 9728 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	cfbdd4fced784af00328e2debd5653fe
	SHA1	0189efd905c67ae4d19f84029f4514100fe11cf3
	SHA256	6465b27028169487526cfce4770ebb12484d396c8f2402231067e466695adc27
	CRC32	6424025a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename sdbinst.exe.mui

System Windows 8.1

File size 9216 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	fc2b9046ec0e26ef512e0adbfe45be57
	SHA1	7f4a3bea7a80c53122307de54a6cf5e85814dcb9
	SHA256	760819726ca9653bcecd583da138207a1d76bf48e961fe67b8c6bc97c1156cc1
	CRC32	502e8f41
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename sdbinst.exe.mui

System Windows 8

File size 9216 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	7703fdd4df9fbc586ba1260e0da1e906
	SHA1	dfa28bb20c667b2498b84b90c0478b15eb08cb66
	SHA256	c7a5142a34b033696feb4aa7d9286c6bc86490be6fa14090a0bf8f26b442f3a9
	CRC32	349f2b38
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename sdbinst.exe.mui

System Windows 7

File size 8704 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	79ba5d2cf3c5aeaf5ad86acece5b76d4
	SHA1	0e5e0f36d89336d7d01309b827db8f4251678176
	SHA256	dfc30b6db8ad6e7040212d98349b73da1dcef3ca6738e56e32257c1971224aaf
	CRC32	59938fb8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\

Filename sdbinst.exe.mui

System Windows 7

File size 8704 bytes

Date 2011-04-12

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File details
	MD5	caa42697faaadce68129332527c4acb4
	SHA1	ee57b0d3c12013f6b08efa90350b51b250b1d2b5
	SHA256	f3a982943383926e997edd99871d3d53708b047e5c0a2be99442310e6f16e144
	CRC32	98983b3c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\

Filename sdbinst.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 9216 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	3372795d2ee903b448cacaefcf061bab
	SHA1	e466ad0d7f04f511044bba56a44c24c70b175cc4
	SHA256	10e199472bb11c7220726d8d486b8e07596652f07a261e638f1c717c452f576b
	CRC32	5c61a73e
	Example file location	---

Filename sdbinst.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 8704 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	f5920b568626cebdc22834ff2b65aa35
	SHA1	93458deac36e7654065a341e608f1133674ac3ef
	SHA256	29628dab3baa7f8e2fd0719a2d74e770fe80127bbfaba8971c82d7b279dfcbd4
	CRC32	6d35aa43
	Example file location	---