Fix subst.exe.mui Errors

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

subst.exe.mui file Subst Utility. 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 subst.exe.mui related errors on your device. You can also download subst.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 subst.exe.mui errors

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

4.1 List of subst.exe.mui file versions

File info

General information
Filename	subst.exe.mui
File extension	MUI
Description	Subst Utility

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 subst.exe.mui file related problems

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

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

subst.exe.mui

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 2560 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	f72ee00c24aa4d98a1bc5d08d6b35f5f
	SHA1	59a0c08d12a28ad916398af7006b83ad6055e36f
	SHA256	c951377a26aa939390f79ea680ceab37b2c80989921e520b6e35f49154a4e98b
	CRC32	1dc31ca7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename subst.exe.mui

System Windows 8.1

File size 2048 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	9adad2e7eec51c2cdad8a075a67dc42b
	SHA1	7002cc34429bbfb2998bffb953bc2d00052800b7
	SHA256	0e7731d451fa7227cd4f8880cfa6d2347746dedf5a044cac8f4cfa293ca62380
	CRC32	816dfffb
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename subst.exe.mui

System Windows 8

File size 2048 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	58b4a8ca886e3d9420bc3b42316afa36
	SHA1	902f2553f6e493bbdaf97d06a0a51aadb4777f97
	SHA256	f55b0ba3667225724a45170acfc4ebd2754f0d55981d2f865e34430bffeea928
	CRC32	e9357c5b
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename subst.exe.mui

System Windows 7

File size 2048 bytes

Date 2011-04-12

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File details
	MD5	aa9e0edf215e7786092d90f1967cebfb
	SHA1	c53916943991d26fe6e1bd76550a184c99722f0b
	SHA256	1b16e20ea8c3b4b2d0d51007536e46e8a66040830825d106dacbcc81946dc9cf
	CRC32	384aa09c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename subst.exe.mui

System Windows 7

File size 2048 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	f8b94052b5c8da8d3f90d3d95cb2a0de
	SHA1	544c0a2d6df8bee75d822cf6543560358c3cc042
	SHA256	75e59ea540fdad10d3d9219f17f4538f0cb885c6c0267303ab2d942ab6e97832
	CRC32	8a05f8af
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename subst.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 2560 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	8d99bc638f41b4c735381e06c88afa62
	SHA1	531ed814a23d8a12029676d3f9837da25fea8fc9
	SHA256	e2ca2b9a429253b02614b53823d8f1013999d46942c61da11543bf71bbe34116
	CRC32	638c449e
	Example file location	---

Filename subst.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 2048 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	d38b9b98b41aa84923ab8783565fa746
	SHA1	e282d516e927e07e0e74cf76aa6bd2ba774da67c
	SHA256	e7aa48651a25727d9333e7b15503e3f1e2db6d73abfd805e06c12068107da8d4
	CRC32	7ab5cc77
	Example file location	---