Microsoft Windows CPL wscui.cpl

Repair Wscui.cpl Issues (How to Download and Fix)

Last Updated: 11/25/2024
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The development of Microsoft® Windows® Operating System by Microsoft prompted the latest creation of wscui.cpl. It is also known as a Security and Maintenance file (file extension CPL), which is classified as a type of Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file.

wscui.cpl was initially released with Windows XP on 10/25/2001 for the Windows XP Operating System. The most recent version [file version 10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)] was introduced on 07/29/2015 for Windows 10. wscui.cpl is found in Windows 10, Windows XP, and Windows Vista.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, CPL file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of wscui.cpl.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	wscui.cpl
File Extension:	CPL file extension
Description:	Security and Maintenance
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x4840
Code Size:	72192

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File Info	Description
File Size:	1165 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 18:18:37+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:54+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Warning:	Possibly corrupt Version resource
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2015:03:20 11:30:25+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	72192
Initialized Data Size:	1121280
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x4840
OS Version:	10.0
Image Version:	10.0
Subsystem Version:	10.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
Product Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Security and Maintenance
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	wscui.cpl
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	wscui.cpl
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are wscui.cpl Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library wscui.cpl Errors

wscui.cpl is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like wscui.cpl, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like 3DViewer.ResourceResolver.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Windows) could share the same wscui.cpl file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared CPL file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when wscui.cpl is attempted to be loaded either when Windows is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common wscui.cpl errors include:

Access Violation at address - wscui.cpl.
wscui.cpl could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Windows\System32\wscui.cpl.
Cannot register wscui.cpl.
Cannot start Windows. A required component is missing: wscui.cpl. Please install Windows again.
Failed to load wscui.cpl.
The application has failed to start because wscui.cpl was not found.
The file wscui.cpl is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because wscui.cpl was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your wscui.cpl file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Windows), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, wscui.cpl file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows, system crash while loading wscui.cpl, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix wscui.cpl Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your wscui.cpl issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the wscui.cpl error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing wscui.cpl file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt wscui.cpl files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
In the box, click "YES".
You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
SFC will begin scanning for wscui.cpl issues and any other system file problems.
Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

sfc /scannow

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many wscui.cpl error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the wscui.cpl error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your wscui.cpl File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate wscui.cpl file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free wscui.cpl files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download wscui.cpl Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

Windows XP: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\
Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
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Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\

Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve wscui.cpl problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download wscui.cpl Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying wscui.cpl to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows CPL files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing wscui.cpl and all other CPL files for Windows. An incorrectly installed CPL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

wscui.cpl

10.0.15063.0

10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	10.0.15063.0
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
File Size:	1192960
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	7f2fab740ab09d7eb626d0f83750451c
SHA1 Checksum:	e296c1297131ea02d5420c6076fec2afc6aeeb7f
SHA256 Checksum:	767bf2c7b421c73b40e875f52002e1c91b91bfa00d2636ae47c76bea0611332f
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	1121280
Linker Version:	14.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	10.0
File Modification Date/Time:	03/18/2017

Windows XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

wscui.cpl

5.1.2600.5512

5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	5.1.2600.5512
File Version:	5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108)
File Size:	148480
File Date:	04/14/2008
MD5 Checksum:	254d6fa37c3c1884cf41562715f49331
SHA1 Checksum:	2fc496aec7ca60372b9fb6384eb1671bc18777cd
SHA256 Checksum:	534a15487b422a1131cab929d85df16cbdec4be718adc7dc4b6ffc54184a5658
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\ C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	5.1
Initialized Data Size:	59392
Linker Version:	7.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	04/14/2008

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

wscui.cpl

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	1689600
MD5 Checksum:	62c92be2414ac9d0bc0196ca52d2cd2b
SHA1 Checksum:	2ee4816e436b5f05bf22f445d17048fc9361e173
SHA256 Checksum:	167422607ff787cce3d5a91b04e1b027dae649166cf169b88837e5f8661c84ac
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

wscui.cpl

6.0.6002.18005

6.0.6002.18005 (lh_sp2rtm.090410-1830)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.0.6002.18005
File Version:	6.0.6002.18005 (lh_sp2rtm.090410-1830)
File Size:	1738752
File Date:	04/11/2009
MD5 Checksum:	2a81dbacef86d5698880be8c0035f5a2
SHA1 Checksum:	e579ec97c43f5f90596eac36cc81a974d7e9528c
SHA256 Checksum:	d30daf4e9482b9a7facf5c115c6f89a61af649d3c51365f76ce72e5d90288719
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	1555456
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	04/11/2009

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

wscui.cpl

6.3.9600.17415

6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.3.9600.17415
File Version:	6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)
File Size:	1129984
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	6208178c5d413977ccc8e3781e067ef0
SHA1 Checksum:	3b0fa3185bb82108babcfc4443add6b8bf5ffe9c
SHA256 Checksum:	e7ef77be1023928764b0dc1b76164c60b5cafbbb1462f9ad593a1245fa3378ad
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	1062400
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

wscui.cpl

6.2.9200.16384

6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.2.9200.16384
File Version:	6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
File Size:	1152512
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	2e62fc9cfd04c907a204d2390930e154
SHA1 Checksum:	0eb600a4974b49a9518afcc56dedefe8bdbeec2f
SHA256 Checksum:	d17e843a21434c7b74f782f012b2db80ab62ffd6aa4783414805131ed6e9e1ea
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	1072128
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

wscui.cpl

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	1162240
MD5 Checksum:	df50dae4c547285e4997a0c61063b632
SHA1 Checksum:	d13bc3c8efc941f7886a73ad1dac9cb09770c201
SHA256 Checksum:	24f1b66cd2c5188609f936e7f4947e29eb120c59731e7028285ce6791f31b580
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

wscui.cpl

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	1140736
MD5 Checksum:	7fd5532c142db6c9cc47aa4dcf71fdec
SHA1 Checksum:	0e18dc8e895e25993ae74cce31a0b5d719cc5440
SHA256 Checksum:	16bbc7abbec24b66a4824d8a4ffdb76a488e6f07182103f5292a3033542bf77a
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

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