How to Download Dfshim.dll.mui and Fix Error Messages

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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dfshim.dll.mui is considered a type of ClickOnce Application Deployment Support Library file. It is most-commonly used in Microsoft® .NET Framework developed by Microsoft. It uses the MUI file extension and is considered a Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file.

dfshim.dll.mui was first developed on 08/01/2012 in the Windows 8 Operating System for Windows 8. The newest file release date for Windows 10 was 07/29/2015 [version 4.0.41209.0 (Main.041209-0000)]. dfshim.dll.mui is packaged with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple MUI file troubleshooting, and list of free dfshim.dll.mui downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	dfshim.dll.mui
File Extension:	MUI file extension
Description:	ClickOnce Application Deployment Support Library
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
Comments:	Flavor=Retail
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft® .NET Framework
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	Private build
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x0000

View Other dfshim.dll.mui Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	18 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:04 04:11:06+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:54+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2008:10:09 23:57:06+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	9.0
Code Size:	0
Initialized Data Size:	2048
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x0000
OS Version:	5.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	4.0.41209.0
Product Version Number:	4.0.41209.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	Private build
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	ClickOnce Application Deployment Support Library
File Version:	4.0.41209.0 (Main.041209-0000)
Internal Name:	dfshim.dll
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	dfshim.dll.mui
Product Name:	Microsoft® .NET Framework
Product Version:	4.0.41209.0
Comments:	Flavor=Retail
Private Build:	DDBLD654

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What are dfshim.dll.mui Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library dfshim.dll.mui Errors

dfshim.dll.mui is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like dfshim.dll.mui, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like sapisvr.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Windows) could share the same dfshim.dll.mui 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 MUI 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 dfshim.dll.mui is attempted to be loaded either when Windows is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common dfshim.dll.mui errors include:

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

Your dfshim.dll.mui 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, dfshim.dll.mui file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows, system crash while loading dfshim.dll.mui, 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 dfshim.dll.mui 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 dfshim.dll.mui 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 dfshim.dll.mui error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing dfshim.dll.mui 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 dfshim.dll.mui 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 dfshim.dll.mui 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 dfshim.dll.mui 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 dfshim.dll.mui 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 dfshim.dll.mui 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 dfshim.dll.mui file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free dfshim.dll.mui 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 dfshim.dll.mui 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 8: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

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 dfshim.dll.mui 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 dfshim.dll.mui Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying dfshim.dll.mui to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows MUI 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 dfshim.dll.mui and all other MUI files for Windows. An incorrectly installed MUI 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

dfshim.dll.mui

4.0.41209.0

4.0.41209.0 (Main.041209-0000)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® .NET Framework
Software Version:	4.0.41209.0
File Version:	4.0.41209.0 (Main.041209-0000)
File Size:	18600
File Date:	03/04/2017
MD5 Checksum:	4042f385470378941491e49e9514401e
SHA1 Checksum:	1820aaa64fdb09a7f57a19d34689fe79aa8a6f5e
SHA256 Checksum:	41cd8ed2bfd2fc45dfc7b8cd4ec541d80226561a6d53d6916fedf84d0f362fef
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	2048
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	03/04/2017

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

dfshim.dll.mui

4.0.41209.0

4.0.41209.0 (Main.041209-0000)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Microsoft® .NET Framework
Software Version:	4.0.41209.0
File Version:	4.0.41209.0 (Main.041209-0000)
File Size:	18520
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	539a03eb849b415341b96a1060cfca7c
SHA1 Checksum:	d5f9a766def8c1f6ec97837416b9d305a5cf8eeb
SHA256 Checksum:	1ce47e4b20554a0358cceabf60e25c0ba9c2ec1e6f2b270b6c6609e35eceb2d6
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	2048
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

dfshim.dll.mui

4.0.41209.0

4.0.41209.0 (Main.041209-0000)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	Microsoft® .NET Framework
Software Version:	4.0.41209.0
File Version:	4.0.41209.0 (Main.041209-0000)
File Size:	18360
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	f0dee261dc5e2ac8878ac778794a8974
SHA1 Checksum:	de4e41b833ce64d20280dec04a75cbf82a117c0a
SHA256 Checksum:	f031141d716157b0bd552058b3b6c67ac1ccd0e3022204def36afc03ca7fc0b0
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	2048
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

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