arcsas.sys Informations - Download and Fix

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

arcsas.sys file Adaptec SAS RAID WS03 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 arcsas.sys related errors on your device. You can also download arcsas.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

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

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 arcsas.sys

4.1 List of arcsas.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	arcsas.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Adaptec SAS RAID WS03 Driver

Software
Program	Adaptec RAID Controller
Author	PMC-Sierra, Inc.

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Driver
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	Copyright 2014 PMC-Sierra, Inc. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common arcsas.sys file related problems

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

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

arcsas.sys

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of arcsas.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: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 116632 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	efc4c9a32aa344b97e9d5df78a8c8ed8
	SHA1	a02780d89802f02dbf178165789bb14c3aae69dd
	SHA256	9f5f5d029f1d18aa972b5c17fb3b717850749f5bc9b8bb1506c626a2031818e9
	CRC32	bf510421
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename arcsas.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 101728 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	0554de27a3b4527c000073cea0e84d1b
	SHA1	1dada1b1c1bfc7ce7d2b5744073a7d59313b72b5
	SHA256	526aa2c3b88ab21331c6daa40f0443ae3437d673decc330e7433f9fdc7addb54
	CRC32	832d4b7f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename arcsas.sys

System Windows 8

File size 94448 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	7e17a734b0d33b8f9287f28f1c583dd7
	SHA1	a37a27a6e47625603d916b5cd5253b43914d2513
	SHA256	fe5b11768a17bfdbe5566dc3fc9e33f6d692b74321d2945cde1ee9c5c49a7fc4
	CRC32	493f8255
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename arcsas.sys

System Windows 7

File size 97856 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	019af6924aefe7839f61c830227fe79c
	SHA1	579f4eee6416d253193b535362a7a5fde4623b87
	SHA256	5926b9ddfc9198043cdd6ea0b384c83b001ec225a8125628c4a45a3e6c42c72a
	CRC32	567a2bea
	Example file location	---

Filename arcsas.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 76392 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	741a003c041a3ec480a2e71af71e9654
	SHA1	1800f110c273a114c5454d1ae4415d27d0a92286
	SHA256	3186d8ba2545e82f3828041fd9d29aa7931f8bab7fc798440f65654d790d16dd
	CRC32	f24c9414
	Example file location	---

Filename arcsas.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 91192 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	9d41c435619733b34cc16a511e644b11
	SHA1	fd42b067610b12bdf3de9d3031e4f2aea5441f81
	SHA256	deffbbb5ece33b7df949df979188af3b6674e7580fc069397ab756ea84e24822
	CRC32	20366930
	Example file location	---