How to Download and Fix qwavedrv.sys.mui?

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

qwavedrv.sys.mui file Microsoft Quality Windows Audio Video Experience (qWave) Support Driver. 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 qwavedrv.sys.mui related errors on your device. You can also download qwavedrv.sys.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 qwavedrv.sys.mui errors

1 Information about qwavedrv.sys.mui file
2 Errors related to qwavedrv.sys.mui file
3 How to fix qwavedrv.sys.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 qwavedrv.sys.mui

4.1 List of qwavedrv.sys.mui file versions

File info

General information
Filename	qwavedrv.sys.mui
File extension	MUI
Description	Microsoft Quality Windows Audio Video Experience (qWave) Support Driver

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Driver
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common qwavedrv.sys.mui file related problems

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

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

qwavedrv.sys.mui

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

Problems related to qwavedrv.sys.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 qwavedrv.sys.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 qwavedrv.sys.mui errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace qwavedrv.sys.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 qwavedrv.sys.mui file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\en-US\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\en-US\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\en-US\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\drivers\en-US\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\drivers\en-US\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

If the steps did not solve your qwavedrv.sys.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 qwavedrv.sys.mui

System Windows 10

File size 3072 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	21ee32450feb3e261d27fd6935e061e0
	SHA1	cce8d93446fd8fca9db4e67d6d8b77547f1dae7c
	SHA256	757e73762af065eb4f19f9fe90329a1a8cbbcdf1864578bd338e5914907ed2e7
	CRC32	25039634
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\en-US\

Filename qwavedrv.sys.mui

System Windows 8.1

File size 2560 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	f3b786f1518b985eb2df6154d460d6f3
	SHA1	66a5e562edeecaa23dc42fdc8fa2f4d3bebe342d
	SHA256	aa05ec405f64eb45368cb036cdffdf182a1b721a92145ea68cbb49bc396d19f5
	CRC32	90150ec2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\en-US\

Filename qwavedrv.sys.mui

System Windows 8

File size 2560 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	1efb8e13279688ea64bbfe5d3c07ede8
	SHA1	0df4a45764548f9ac909405aeabf789526ba30d1
	SHA256	c0a38fd352049a841cf9ba74a0c805ff263d211de2482951ea29ddc6dd2ce529
	CRC32	950311a0
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\en-US\

Filename qwavedrv.sys.mui

System Windows 7

File size 2560 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	72ca9422362aea6640457de388946326
	SHA1	37a89e38753f8bd8769a86f25ec89e5f24a64897
	SHA256	5e7c91fe66cd4a25cfc49988085c1baebdf4516ca011cdc7e4a9f681d7412443
	CRC32	8eb1b627
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\drivers\en-US\

Filename qwavedrv.sys.mui

System Windows 7

File size 2560 bytes

Date 2011-04-12

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File details
	MD5	ebf10a20e41e54d35e24bb1477b3790a
	SHA1	303177665fb83661872bf32084d4a88647b490b4
	SHA256	256829f366c7cb1df1d3980fc7b9c549c51cc17c413793a9ea2c944ede07c056
	CRC32	538fb472
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\drivers\en-US\

Filename qwavedrv.sys.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 2560 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	24c59b717589853e494c291fe2fd2628
	SHA1	ef9f1f319fe5bfa340614618c70f43b9d22257ef
	SHA256	029e1e6c3a46892e9831cfda5a61579b617af62510f06c98df0bee4e30f6588c
	CRC32	f66ecd84
	Example file location	---

Filename qwavedrv.sys.mui

System Windows Vista

File size 3072 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	3b60908d11c251f69fa84f1a2045f0b8
	SHA1	d0da266f44906f115797f728662f20a87ce31684
	SHA256	5fa33d9ed493912917ce3f4d2c4ad1e65edf4c61d4f71165de02f8143523b473
	CRC32	aefd8227
	Example file location	---