ataport.sys Troubleshoot and Download

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

ataport.sys file ATAPI Driver Extension. 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 ataport.sys related errors on your device. You can also download ataport.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, 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, 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 ataport.sys

4.1 List of ataport.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	ataport.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	ATAPI Driver Extension

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	Neutral

Most common ataport.sys file related problems

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

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

ataport.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 156064 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	13cd3c6cce485d9875c1628f06cd301e
	SHA1	4bb33896c2654b4c100954cb3f13dac2d4de022b
	SHA256	9cbd5bf3a49608b2f3f6dc341332fbd9f600015cce6462e19e5b1449a429a028
	CRC32	2f8aa244
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename ataport.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 174432 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	c1ff8f21dca1d144955509c5eef1c4fa
	SHA1	25b94e1368aa0913ea109eebf27bb7b3f17d0538
	SHA256	e7b00ef6613d94cb58d937b1d1988def34fb608f2f9d2e70821240416f65d62e
	CRC32	e7fc2acf
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename ataport.sys

System Windows 8

File size 158448 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	52acc18f0900bd294db68fe703661a3e
	SHA1	f294b738fdca017be0709c5a202e7a4dcc83b7b2
	SHA256	933eaafacdf49ee834eac62cacbd7a8033775d4c3e72710a71e7e33d7fa35fa8
	CRC32	b4e4ceea
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename ataport.sys

System Windows 7

File size 155520 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	a34fe1e025e88798e746f484956c0720
	SHA1	5d6102e3e791fe60bb0e72e75698f6a10a92701b
	SHA256	f66964342470a549be2ece68e4503a40facf8e101f0f84978c0fecbdd2fdcf6d
	CRC32	afec3b9a
	Example file location	---

Filename ataport.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 121448 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	1f714c2732567beeeb0b77c3763ca7bf
	SHA1	1f9e9183060b4b993cf26c97910597a1cd07bbc8
	SHA256	e6b72b9853bbaf46d42449db18164dca75ea66fa7de4515d7daeeea0d4ccd75c
	CRC32	b037ede9
	Example file location	---

Filename ataport.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 123368 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	39c26edd0645821f6c95bcadf5f37b71
	SHA1	387d01bada257ab58c3f866eecd319c71ea2da44
	SHA256	ffcb767ad9cbfad2fc824254bb048fb9a2cd1380af25387151cd4a2fe12533bd
	CRC32	dd3f82c4
	Example file location	---

Filename ataport.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 124472 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	4fb07ba225aaf88d448a2cea799d0202
	SHA1	c67e7509ae8006a77b35808c2964551dac80356e
	SHA256	faaf6fb888c1d02de9a38489bff7f24e2d932812d571bfcb024705d293282815
	CRC32	8f54e9ed
	Example file location	---