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

bridge.sys file MAC Bridge 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 bridge.sys related errors on your device. You can also download bridge.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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 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 bridge.sys

4.1 List of bridge.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	bridge.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	MAC Bridge 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 bridge.sys file related problems

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

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

bridge.sys

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of bridge.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: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 92672 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	b822367224e0856f9e72d17d02be8211
	SHA1	533be56d269c43876d1c381d8c5ddbf2fe5af27d
	SHA256	258ce7de3f9b0a2901665098f1181d5728e1204480991954b84e634cab7b322f
	CRC32	dc5f681b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename bridge.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 98304 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	4f3470f55cadc505ee383ee28c03bbdd
	SHA1	224057315c6f5fff180e2e2b513933ae51d8687d
	SHA256	89b2454f3851404e7ea1f93e5e0c0623b2c2edba65cfc1e4503206c28fd3c61b
	CRC32	7d7ca490
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename bridge.sys

System Windows 8

File size 102912 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	61e23cf0a54edbae5cfe3322e960ecc9
	SHA1	2db54928769ba2bcfa640c27919088023f9e995e
	SHA256	fa6bc02b2502bab383a0a021b4283cf48513cf8ce2f2902c80f3f992f82b82de
	CRC32	5ba36b27
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename bridge.sys

System Windows 7

File size 95232 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	5c2f352a4e961d72518261257aae204b
	SHA1	280fd1383a4eccd972f2c3817f9c6a96e9a4cad8
	SHA256	9ee1001e1d46a414a7a86fe1dbbe232203e26f54d9ef43ed31ed8eacd4d09853
	CRC32	1d292daa
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename bridge.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 119296 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	71142fa02068cb93c9319417737c915d
	SHA1	71a8f34ef89e3f232e5ce5285f905f86450d1f1e
	SHA256	84d1480e751aa811ab9d9fc20886662e0fca5c27ae62a5b1de32a19ff1be4e1c
	CRC32	fe46fd58
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename bridge.sys

System Windows XP

File size 71552 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	f934d1b230f84e1d19dd00ac5a7a83ed
	SHA1	ddefe63c7d3c17b4502b54e84fdff589cfddff6d
	SHA256	32cd3a7a1f06dcce2a4d9fa6e2ae7b3e2b57fa2d5f1c74ea79d72e5e0e352e60
	CRC32	79bfa2b0
	Example file location	---