Microsoft Windows WINMD WinStore.UI.WinMD

How to Download WinStore.UI.WinMD and Fix Error Messages

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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Microsoft Windows Metadata files such as WinStore.UI.WinMD utilize the WINMD file extension. This file is considered a Dynamic Link Library (Microsoft Windows Metadata) file, and was first created by Microsoft for the Windows 8.1 software package.

The release of WinStore.UI.WinMD introduced for Windows was on 08/01/2012 in Windows 8. The most recent release for Windows 8.1 launched on 10/18/2013 [version 8.1 release].

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting WINMD file problems with WinStore.UI.WinMD, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	WinStore.UI.WinMD
File Extension:	WINMD file extension
File Type:	Dynamic Link Library
Description:	Microsoft Windows Metadata
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Program:	Windows 8.1
Developer:	Microsoft
Software:	Windows
Software Version:	8.1

File Details
File Size (Bytes):	17408
Oldest File Date:	07/25/2012
Latest File Date:	11/21/2014

View Other WinStore.UI.WinMD Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	17 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2014:11:21 06:53:14+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:04:30+00:00
Error:	Unknown file type

^✻ Portions of file data provided by Exiftool (Phil Harvey) distributed under the Perl Artistic License.

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What are WinStore.UI.WinMD Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library WinStore.UI.WinMD Errors

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

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

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

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing WinStore.UI.WinMD 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 WinStore.UI.WinMD 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 WinStore.UI.WinMD 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 WinStore.UI.WinMD 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 WinStore.UI.WinMD 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 WinStore.UI.WinMD 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 WinStore.UI.WinMD file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free WinStore.UI.WinMD 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 WinStore.UI.WinMD 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\WinStore\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\WinStore\

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 WinStore.UI.WinMD 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 WinStore.UI.WinMD Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying WinStore.UI.WinMD to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows WINMD 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 WinStore.UI.WinMD and all other WINMD files for Windows. An incorrectly installed WINMD 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

WinStore.UI.WinMD

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 8.1
File Size:	17408
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	bc1963defb736ff1a17a4ed297b37511
SHA1 Checksum:	9256e264e48efb8eb763349a96973bcdd820dd80
SHA256 Checksum:	bc4da5e71eb403b650906f64024d123968bb236c5ffda8c004a780ee1eff1688
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\WinStore\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

WinStore.UI.WinMD

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 8
File Size:	13824
File Date:	07/25/2012
MD5 Checksum:	0be7486116a14017319bb10563e5bab2
SHA1 Checksum:	46f619b4a258ff6c813697b2921b6972a80d1ad1
SHA256 Checksum:	11dfdaec665b078be90d9b1ca0a1b5dc5acdffc1958d44d73d22964a400bfd33
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\WinStore\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Modification Date/Time:	07/25/2012

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