Download Media.mshi and Fix Errors

Last Updated: 12/13/2023
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MSHI files such as media.mshi are categorized as Windows Help (Microsoft Help Index) files. As a Microsoft Help Index file, it was created for use in Windows 8 by Microsoft.

The first release of media.mshi for the Windows 8 platform was on 08/01/2012 for Windows 8. According to our records, this is the primary and most recent file release from Microsoft.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, MSHI file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of media.mshi.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: media.mshi
File Extension: MSHI file extension
File Type: Windows Help
Description: Microsoft Help Index
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Windows 8
Developer: Microsoft
Software: Windows
Software Version: 8
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 4383
Oldest File Date: 07/26/2012
Latest File Date: 07/26/2012


What are media.mshi Error Messages?


General media.mshi Runtime Errors

media.mshi file errors often occur during the startup phase of Windows, but can also occur while the program is running. These types MSHI errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Windows is running. Here are some of the most common media.mshi runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Windows\Help\Windows\IndexStore\en-US\media.mshi

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most MSHI errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your media.mshi 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, media.mshi file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows, system crash while loading or saving media.mshi, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix media.mshi 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 media.mshi 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):

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

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the media.mshi error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing media.mshi 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 media.mshi files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
  3. Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
  4. You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
  5. In the box, click "YES".
  6. You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
  7. In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
  8. SFC will begin scanning for media.mshi issues and any other system file problems.
  9. 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 media.mshi error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

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

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



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your media.mshi 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 media.mshi file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free media.mshi files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download media.mshi Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

  4. Windows 8: C:\Windows\Help\Windows\IndexStore\en-US\
  5. 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.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve media.mshi 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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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying media.mshi to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows MSHI 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 media.mshi and all other MSHI files for Windows. An incorrectly installed MSHI file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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noarm.mshi Microsoft Help Index Windows 8 26077 C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\...
art.mshi Microsoft Help Index Windows 8 2091 C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\...
windowsclient.mshi Microsoft Help Index Windows 10 19250 C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\...

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