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

atapi.sys file ATAPI IDE Miniport 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 atapi.sys related errors on your device. You can also download atapi.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, 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 Vista, 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 atapi.sys

4.1 List of atapi.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	atapi.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	ATAPI IDE Miniport 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 atapi.sys file related problems

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

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

atapi.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 22944 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	883e5fe9de963844524eda458c262d11
	SHA1	94280b2b8245721f003909d70e93c3097d408063
	SHA256	c7f1d92a5ee4a737d1ac5bce4ad5e2e7835d334d3e65edad312db2d8fecab1e6
	CRC32	27627856
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename atapi.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 23392 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	72fcae2ce6dfeab2ab072435017f3417
	SHA1	5dc2ba8f50b073184f03f038f73b9d549b6ba010
	SHA256	1081dad1dec8956d7a0d2ce9af5dcdc56620436b161a7d749ede769aae73f2d6
	CRC32	a34edd59
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename atapi.sys

System Windows 8

File size 22768 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	48d8c3f2006698691f5ae0bb595fdcc8
	SHA1	0536b4c68a94f9c9f39c14220a148e0e95382298
	SHA256	374dc9e6df7d97a1aebba38f04387b0621c8c994056dc7679f02f2fbe6c6c6e7
	CRC32	35ea741f
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename atapi.sys

System Windows 7

File size 24128 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	02062c0b390b7729edc9e69c680a6f3c
	SHA1	954d59eaeadc36cb19a224a5dddfa1edcfdc49ce
	SHA256	0261683c6dc2706dce491a1cdc954ac9c9e649376ec30760bb4e225e18dc5273
	CRC32	0ac30b01
	Example file location	---

Filename atapi.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 22584 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	1898fae8e07d97f2f6c2d5326c633fac
	SHA1	d1f1f079102d5e2c54e7b617b8998b026f93dab2
	SHA256	62142e7b720c0a7fad36577ee985b5793cb395574a3eca9f2af613c0f889d39c
	CRC32	87407d68
	Example file location	---

Filename atapi.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 20072 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	df96cf8885724430024b7522e5c95722
	SHA1	1b25b62b94c6e9c4f75409e6ee0bd81c510ab617
	SHA256	ce5ca6762a445eed1093f09f1d5792d37dd7b650f0a4aae12f80aebf20dbf6d9
	CRC32	25c7b729
	Example file location	---

Filename atapi.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 20952 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e68d9b3a3905619732f7fe039466a623
	SHA1	e3c3923b92d5e23e4bc599388c379fc7118b64bc
	SHA256	74c0b29e54ef064660b9c756e03d5a7eb78f261eff768eb6e74d261fbd34340d
	CRC32	7a25cfca
	Example file location	---

Filename atapi.sys

System Windows XP

File size 96512 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	9f3a2f5aa6875c72bf062c712cfa2674
	SHA1	a719156e8ad67456556a02c34e762944234e7a44
	SHA256	b4df1d2c56a593c6b54de57395e3b51d288f547842893b32b0f59228a0cf70b9
	CRC32	6a1b1d2c
	Example file location	---