Sxstrace.exe.mui - Download and Fix Errors

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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Sxs Tracing Tool files such as sxstrace.exe.mui utilize the MUI file extension. This file is considered a Win32 DLL (Executable application) file, and was first created by Microsoft for the Microsoft® Windows® Operating System software package.

sxstrace.exe.mui was initially released with Windows Vista on 11/08/2006 for the Windows Vista Operating System. The latest file version for Windows 10 is v10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800) released on 07/29/2015. sxstrace.exe.mui is included with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.

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

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: sxstrace.exe.mui
File Extension: MUI file extension
Description: Sxs Tracing Tool
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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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: 0x0000


What are sxstrace.exe.mui Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library sxstrace.exe.mui Errors

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

Your sxstrace.exe.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, sxstrace.exe.mui file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows, system crash while loading sxstrace.exe.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.



How to Fix sxstrace.exe.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 sxstrace.exe.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):

  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 sxstrace.exe.mui error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve sxstrace.exe.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.



Download sxstrace.exe.mui Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying sxstrace.exe.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 sxstrace.exe.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.

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msdtcVSp1res.dll.mui Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator Resources for Vista SP1 Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (6.1.7600.16385) 16896 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
setupetw.dll.mui Setup ETW Event Resources Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (6.3.9600.16384) 4096 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
ppcsnap.dll.mui ppcsnap DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (6.0.6000.16386) 9728 C:\Windows\Panther\NewOs\Panther\

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