Download Mssph.dll.mui and Troubleshoot Errors

Last Updated: 12/04/2023
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mssph.dll.mui, also known as a Microsoft Search Protocol Handler file, was created by Microsoft for the development of Windows® Search. MUI files fall under under the Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file type category.

mssph.dll.mui was first developed on 11/08/2006 in the Windows Vista Operating System for Windows Vista. On 07/29/2015, version 7.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800) was released for Windows 10. mssph.dll.mui is found in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.

This article discusses complete file details, MUI file troubleshooting instructions for problems with mssph.dll.mui, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	mssph.dll.mui
File Extension:	MUI file extension
Description:	Microsoft Search Protocol Handler
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:	Windows® Search
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:	0x0000

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File Info	Description
File Size:	3.0 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 05:05:04+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:	0000:00:00 00:00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	0
Initialized Data Size:	2560
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x0000
OS Version:	10.0
Image Version:	10.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	7.0.15063.0
Product Version Number:	7.0.15063.0
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:	Microsoft Search Protocol Handler
File Version:	7.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	mssph.dll
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	mssph.dll.mui
Product Name:	Windows® Search
Product Version:	7.0.15063.0

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What are mssph.dll.mui Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library mssph.dll.mui Errors

mssph.dll.mui is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like mssph.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 mssph.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 mssph.dll.mui is attempted to be loaded either when Windows is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common mssph.dll.mui errors include:

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

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

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing mssph.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 mssph.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 mssph.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 mssph.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 mssph.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 mssph.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 mssph.dll.mui file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free mssph.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 mssph.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 Vista: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\en-US\
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Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\en-GB\
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 mssph.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 mssph.dll.mui Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying mssph.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 mssph.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

mssph.dll.mui

7.0.15063.0

7.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Windows® Search
Software Version:	7.0.15063.0
File Version:	7.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
File Size:	3072
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	ffb4d84a5a61928e35ffead7bdd7f139
SHA1 Checksum:	6af27ce5c5f61fe96912959c4c1a12db8acc4d70
SHA256 Checksum:	4296774b5e1cdc139bd9924268d27cd34a71a9496bf4059b7a4b74a7cd20b0e1
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	2560
Linker Version:	14.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	03/18/2017

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

mssph.dll.mui

7.0.6002.18005

7.00.6002.18005 (lh_sp2rtm.090410-1830)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software:	Windows® Search
Software Version:	7.0.6002.18005
File Version:	7.00.6002.18005 (lh_sp2rtm.090410-1830)
File Size:	3584
File Date:	04/11/2009
MD5 Checksum:	abe9c977ff2b178574b84549b62359e9
SHA1 Checksum:	f8a753468e43bb0e28e8552a49c881640b2ccbf4
SHA256 Checksum:	a24f38dd10bae4debf41205b99523543d20bc8fad9b0698495ba154b5ff3a515
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	3072
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.2
File Modification Date/Time:	04/11/2009

mssph.dll.mui

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	4096
MD5 Checksum:	2b2e716f7ce2e21871c9d319436b4be0
SHA1 Checksum:	487fe171dd4400c4454c09b8352124585d1f927b
SHA256 Checksum:	3da0d145e5a8bba81b970ed3e772e7b75700f74975b371252771aa3139791cc0
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\

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

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

mssph.dll.mui

7.0.9600.16384

7.00.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Windows® Search
Software Version:	7.0.9600.16384
File Version:	7.00.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623)
File Size:	3584
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	296f0c918cda03d22a06d8577f9f85d3
SHA1 Checksum:	875efb256df32eeeb9970a9d859617a553fc71bf
SHA256 Checksum:	93f716716f9d88f68ff935c4c0eaea587813e918ec3a33fe7b13258512f633eb
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\en-GB\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	3072
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

mssph.dll.mui

7.0.9200.16384

7.00.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	Windows® Search
Software Version:	7.0.9200.16384
File Version:	7.00.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
File Size:	3584
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	d1b6e483ff215275978270696f32b671
SHA1 Checksum:	7bc7f3a060753c7542ebdfddf12a930fc1642262
SHA256 Checksum:	a328063b4ab828ea7e040a33abf0e27cc959705cb8d170ce5660de2a60a99476
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	3072
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

mssph.dll.mui

7.0.7600.16385

7.00.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
Software:	Windows® Search
Software Version:	7.0.7600.16385
File Version:	7.00.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
File Size:	3584
File Date:	04/12/2011
MD5 Checksum:	6e4acb94b2233a0d4869398d6eabe73c
SHA1 Checksum:	de185eb920660b54b72905e16512132b69c7d90d
SHA256 Checksum:	23afb09a24d203a83e38fee0db53b5179e95146c9073ce5a0f7d44730edc57ef
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\en-US\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	3072
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.2
File Modification Date/Time:	04/12/2011

mssph.dll.mui

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	3584
MD5 Checksum:	50716cf93d616651bc9069df8323ac40
SHA1 Checksum:	868424fe17d10f074d1173c4d6749b8f1f700935
SHA256 Checksum:	ce3e74c076b429e1eb2c622a638a24499d173eaea88926a6087091b01878ac56
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\en-US\

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

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