wdmaud.drv Troubleshoot and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing wdmaud.drv files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent wdmaud.drv file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

wdmaud.drv file Winmm audio system driver. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of wdmaud.drv related errors on your device. You can also download wdmaud.drv file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download wdmaud.drv

4.1 List of wdmaud.drv file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wdmaud.drv
File extension	DRV
Description	Winmm audio system driver

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common wdmaud.drv file related problems

There are various types of errors related to wdmaud.drv file. wdmaud.drv file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to wdmaud.drv file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

wdmaud.drv is corrupted
wdmaud.drv cannot be located
Runtime Error - wdmaud.drv
wdmaud.drv file error
wdmaud.drv file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register wdmaud.drv file:
wdmaud.drv file could not be loaded
wdmaud.drv file doesn't exist

wdmaud.drv

Application could not be started because wdmaud.drv file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to wdmaud.drv can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing wdmaud.drv file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix wdmaud.drv errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

wdmaud.drv file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with wdmaud.drv file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to wdmaud.drv file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of wdmaud.drv or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to wdmaud.drv file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the wdmaud.drv file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the wdmaud.drv file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the wdmaud.drv file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace wdmaud.drv file

The last solution is to manually download and replace wdmaud.drv file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded wdmaud.drv file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of wdmaud.drv file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your wdmaud.drv file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename wdmaud.drv

System Windows 10

File size 209920 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	7ab701482872367d8ad6a5184c23bd95
	SHA1	acbfd9b193f95a7537bad7f5a3fc9c0f78f63704
	SHA256	aa1faee45c9c9b2c4f7ce8d06718f767a1720e4feffe758dea1fe84549c9997a
	CRC32	6dfafb85
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wdmaud.drv

System Windows 8.1

File size 197120 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	292d9ed18790eb8db93edc3004ccb6c5
	SHA1	595fa9bd7834ca5aefb20c1be2b44787c7b63192
	SHA256	9775211e038a0d391d456af5f9b61a651531133263662302f0e7303aa59fba0c
	CRC32	7c6f5b6b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wdmaud.drv

System Windows 8

File size 172032 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	ccf086f9c7366a79ec2c1e1c9d659b70
	SHA1	6178527c647f0029b78156c419dfc45ea008af02
	SHA256	bba73c0ac0297242f898b35817fb2daec937f1e1ce04bd49e15efb954dacb8b6
	CRC32	9a912542
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wdmaud.drv

System Windows 7

File size 217088 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	1473768973453de50dc738c2955fc4dd
	SHA1	7b046f6070844e3bc7deae115a1dfe5825030513
	SHA256	14bc5da2442cb726acc1f277ddbeccf5d61e3a0a3e083a55a0bb610191e35220
	CRC32	46b68317
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wdmaud.drv

System Windows 7

File size 172032 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d205c24a9d069049fe2df2a1b38726a7
	SHA1	f868124069a67145b815ce31ec09b7dfd3b02155
	SHA256	b98f420b57a34fda24f9a655319245eef86ef4a952014ffa018070a01d5cbc4c
	CRC32	2277ebba
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename wdmaud.drv

System Windows Vista

File size 212992 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	35fbb6f5993c9ee70cdb72cc8aab5d38
	SHA1	348c378c765d040319645a8f809cf561b5804bc8
	SHA256	9891d0b550e5a42b41b0587e9f71344a6dbd085494bcb4cd1cba0cdb6a1cae09
	CRC32	b38670d0
	Example file location	---

Filename wdmaud.drv

System Windows Vista

File size 167424 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	4df066ecee5a7b20bf8b39ef4d646600
	SHA1	4e09b69e778bc0ad8f9eba13438b19875c31c51b
	SHA256	ca1859155e0187388e3c774b796a27b773c026e4d06c9193ef6b23c6990e4e8e
	CRC32	a5453ba7
	Example file location	---

Filename wdmaud.drv

System Windows XP

File size 23552 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	680b56a8b62d1bcf4a0b2aaad03d88e4
	SHA1	0f20a07d39c5e746c24a070e0c52093b987023cd
	SHA256	c095d8a3a1cead1d78b0ee17b982718cdf4b3fe1f86d9d273875b8c1893c981b
	CRC32	35047644
	Example file location	---