Fix openfiles.exe.mui Errors

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

openfiles.exe.mui file Displays the current open files list. 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 openfiles.exe.mui related errors on your device. You can also download openfiles.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 openfiles.exe.mui errors

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

4.1 List of openfiles.exe.mui file versions

File info

General information
Filename	openfiles.exe.mui
File extension	MUI
Description	Displays the current open files list

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 openfiles.exe.mui file related problems

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

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

openfiles.exe.mui

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of openfiles.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 openfiles.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 openfiles.exe.mui

System Windows 10

File size 19968 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	9c24ef56a821d395c27f90f46d3a4de4
	SHA1	f55ff40b9cc0b9bd23fe8ca5d307045604e31616
	SHA256	e07ad5186711d39ab914a857be4c84ecdae15eb4f84b6b26156f3513214ac9f0
	CRC32	450344ed
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename openfiles.exe.mui

System Windows 8.1

File size 19456 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c7cb8bd9e1dc7adbfbe5319c6c330aac
	SHA1	7a6d25a79e7e3f60348107bf103c1b74b13f29ad
	SHA256	d6eca8d43ecff76b589d2d11d8148538dcde96285e3178a96962c8b91f8cac88
	CRC32	3a2bbbad
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename openfiles.exe.mui

System Windows 8

File size 19456 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	0603d59cae0dd2e25f4e6bb921b95282
	SHA1	6e65a854c1738f9243db6f1d49e62e1572ed6294
	SHA256	60d97783d1f83044fd3ab8f882493c4df2583a250a1f3cab88f65b2f211cf4d4
	CRC32	281afd1e
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

Filename openfiles.exe.mui

System Windows 7

File size 19456 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	2905278e388e704b1902f1b152f726d7
	SHA1	2dea7b6fa0e34c5796a7953c3ede19ebad9c253f
	SHA256	cbe68ce4c62d75eb3a8442d83deaee7d679f837e122009a82ce4259c590e1a4b
	CRC32	b68199c2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\

Filename openfiles.exe.mui

System Windows 7

File size 19456 bytes

Date 2011-04-12

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File details
	MD5	c8a292e16a48f83b5707dedda6f99a76
	SHA1	60d6b4dafbfa9d9731e5c3725765fa05803cf036
	SHA256	22fd218878accd26bb994bd32e71954858ba849c4c791386db1258dc686ad8ac
	CRC32	5ad19ca5
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\

Filename openfiles.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 19968 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c7bd74f8ca182fb3f4792b932948fdee
	SHA1	c5ecdf566676c3a88f57399aa28d5f8ad308432c
	SHA256	d10df76947f4d491bb6f3f5c276c387810ac6748a1db8a2d935079bee7719cf5
	CRC32	e428f734
	Example file location	---

Filename openfiles.exe.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 19456 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	e9b60bd02a53eca54cbfbf4d48ac5cdf
	SHA1	6ab43f5cced4633d51868a8f7f67576b5d0fb10c
	SHA256	4ccde691563f269f64837a07b1477021a955581db09bfcea90e52559058851a8
	CRC32	238ea09f
	Example file location	---