Fix amdppm.sys Errors

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing amdppm.sys 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 amdppm.sys file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

amdppm.sys file Processor Device 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 amdppm.sys related errors on your device. You can also download amdppm.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

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

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 amdppm.sys

4.1 List of amdppm.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	amdppm.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Processor Device Driver

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

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

Most common amdppm.sys file related problems

There are various types of errors related to amdppm.sys file. amdppm.sys 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 amdppm.sys file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

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

amdppm.sys

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

Problems related to amdppm.sys 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 amdppm.sys 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 amdppm.sys errors in just few steps?

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

amdppm.sys 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 amdppm.sys 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 amdppm.sys 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 amdppm.sys 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 amdppm.sys file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the amdppm.sys 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 amdppm.sys 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 amdppm.sys 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 amdppm.sys file

The last solution is to manually download and replace amdppm.sys 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 amdppm.sys file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 7: ---

If the steps did not solve your amdppm.sys 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 amdppm.sys

System Windows 10

File size 142336 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	bf3d6a25e3273b0d5dc366203d72eb48
	SHA1	db47c21d4f03d7f23e9c579223872e2c8215ae1a
	SHA256	65e6f36ae199058340eca0dfed2f1723f9ecbfd36bddcbf40478a6f6cf4f5c70
	CRC32	d2a7bf3e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename amdppm.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 83456 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	7e4e0841365a02f77bd8497cce347179
	SHA1	e8c5ed0d50ae4e1425403392b56bf88090fde38a
	SHA256	915506a214730851cd789a4e0d1ac6501706d56929cd8afb30bf77e4618ae574
	CRC32	3f36a02b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename amdppm.sys

System Windows 8

File size 78336 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	df8cd36e27310f425a7abb586ab05550
	SHA1	2ee67ce48f50e333cb074e78c5191db39249ca36
	SHA256	7967818b6eb6dc829f9e71bfd5dbdb551ca55193c123f1a2a050732652e9c568
	CRC32	0c1c1228
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename amdppm.sys

System Windows 7

File size 60928 bytes

Date 2009-07-13

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File details
	MD5	1e56388b3fe0d031c44144eb8c4d6217
	SHA1	d084b278d9f3b01c6aee495ee3b8f7ef5d48297b
	SHA256	e88ca76fd47ba0eb427d59cb9be040de133d89d4e62d03a8d622624531d27487
	CRC32	ae9b0bd1
	Example file location	---