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windowsclient.mshi - How to Fix? Download Now

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

windowsclient.mshi file Microsoft Help Index. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Windows software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of windowsclient.mshi related errors on your device. You can also download windowsclient.mshi file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

For Windows Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8

File info

General information
Filename windowsclient.mshi
File extension MSHI
Type Windows Help
Description Microsoft Help Index
Software
Program Windows 10
Software Windows
Author Microsoft
Software version 10
Details
File size 19250
Oldest file 2012-07-26
Latest file 2017-03-18
windowsclient.mshi

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

  • windowsclient.mshi is corrupted
  • windowsclient.mshi cannot be located
  • Runtime Error - windowsclient.mshi
  • windowsclient.mshi file error
  • windowsclient.mshi file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
  • cannot register windowsclient.mshi file:
  • windowsclient.mshi file could not be loaded
  • windowsclient.mshi file doesn't exist

windowsclient.mshi

Error

Application could not be started because windowsclient.mshi file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

OK

Problems related to windowsclient.mshi 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 windowsclient.mshi 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.

windowsclient.mshi 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

Virus Scan

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with windowsclient.mshi 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.

Windows Update

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to windowsclient.mshi file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "Windows Update" in the search field
  3. Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
  4. Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
  5. 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 windowsclient.mshi 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

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 windowsclient.mshi file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the windowsclient.mshi file with properly working version. To use the tool:

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "cmd" in the search field
  3. Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
  4. Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
  5. Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Windows Recovery

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the windowsclient.mshi file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "System Restore" in the search field
  3. Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
  4. The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
  5. After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the windowsclient.mshi 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 windowsclient.mshi file

The last solution is to manually download and replace windowsclient.mshi 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 windowsclient.mshi file.

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

  • Windows 10: C:\Windows\Help\Windows\IndexStore\en-US\
  • Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\Help\Windows\IndexStore\en-GB\
  • Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\Help\Windows\IndexStore\en-GB\

If the steps did not solve your windowsclient.mshi 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 windowsclient.mshi
System Windows 10
File size 19250 bytes
Date 2017-03-18
File details
MD5 f5a8bd75ab7a488f701c9c2ca87fcff6
SHA1 659fc05b614cee627cbf9674516b9e5bd484b190
SHA256 775a0f0299ba4e5563ad16115eebcf3ff2e18b608a14d38b25f27ff7ccbacdc2
CRC32 3ed8af23
Example file location C:\Windows\Help\Windows\IndexStore\en-US\
Filename windowsclient.mshi
System Windows 8.1
File size 19430 bytes
Date 2014-11-21
File details
MD5 1a822bf9de2bdd6b1afec21c3dca8ed4
SHA1 776f2925049668cc3010739a3f490ee4f7c60db5
SHA256 4d35bce76f56828bff4b2ae0668d569c2d4ef91aed912f972e8784794ac0be55
CRC32 3de2cf79
Example file location C:\Windows\Help\Windows\IndexStore\en-GB\
Filename windowsclient.mshi
System Windows 8
File size 42258 bytes
Date 2012-07-26
File details
MD5 79e75e78326cdc3f1033e403432d4ba5
SHA1 53409ead74f0ec47311c18bc9c5738c553c759aa
SHA256 d1843d7cd1ea1f20370db93743ed78fd8ee056ca4e5064d2d863016949f1d4d8
CRC32 451ce995
Example file location 1: C:\Windows\Help\Windows\IndexStore\en-GB\