WSShared.dll.mui: How to Fix, Download, and Update

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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WSShared.dll.mui, also known as a WSShared DLL file, was created by Microsoft for the development of Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. MUI files fall under under the Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file type category.

WSShared.dll.mui was initially released with Windows 8 on 08/01/2012 for the Windows 8 Operating System. The latest file update released for Windows 8.1 was on 10/18/2013 [file version 6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623)].

In this article, you will find detailed WSShared.dll.mui information, a MUI file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	WSShared.dll.mui
File Extension:	MUI file extension
Description:	WSShared DLL
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 (British)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x0000

View Other WSShared.dll.mui Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	3.0 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2014:11:21 06:16:35+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:04:28+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:	11.0
Code Size:	0
Initialized Data Size:	2560
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x0000
OS Version:	6.3
Image Version:	6.3
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	6.3.9600.16384
Product Version Number:	6.3.9600.16384
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 (British)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	WSShared DLL
File Version:	6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623)
Internal Name:	WSShared DLL
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	WSShared.dll.mui
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	6.3.9600.16384

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What are WSShared.dll.mui Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library WSShared.dll.mui Errors

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

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

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

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing WSShared.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 WSShared.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 WSShared.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 WSShared.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 WSShared.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 WSShared.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 WSShared.dll.mui file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free WSShared.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 WSShared.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-GB\

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 8.1.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve WSShared.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 WSShared.dll.mui Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying WSShared.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 WSShared.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 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

WSShared.dll.mui

6.3.9600.16384

6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.3.9600.16384
File Version:	6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623)
File Size:	3072
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	ead85dec8ad82d69764248568982897a
SHA1 Checksum:	97bc3a61e9129b09d07876b57c5d9bdfe944ae3d
SHA256 Checksum:	29918f0e2ff904c721cbe8805b5c4f09db525c771ca9c5285845e7825a625bb2
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:	2560
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

WSShared.dll.mui

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:	3072
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	ae0e42f09090f7d9e510449fed465719
SHA1 Checksum:	34c4be6a150b94519553962847fd81d53f391168
SHA256 Checksum:	58ebde09336bf25e56c43082621bd8f98401c8bddb511ed77ad87623cb3de47a
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:	2560
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

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