cdrom.sys Troubleshoot and Download

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

cdrom.sys file SCSI CD-ROM 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 cdrom.sys related errors on your device. You can also download cdrom.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 cdrom.sys

4.1 List of cdrom.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	cdrom.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	SCSI CD-ROM 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	Neutral

Most common cdrom.sys file related problems

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

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

cdrom.sys

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of cdrom.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 cdrom.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 cdrom.sys

System Windows 10

File size 117248 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	628374594cfa6764e67f86d46cec7bea
	SHA1	77ca3775763a15cb24bde294e04dac9bd03423fd
	SHA256	5e98333160c2cebbe7f1459ccb1a6d4ab129674cde4902baa4cc60208952f39b
	CRC32	6ff217ae
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename cdrom.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 124928 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	e2fc132d48ea4e8b04432c33efb77801
	SHA1	d19b8c5c45dc664dd01e4e794183e868e320c12e
	SHA256	732bcdfa8975fb54dd0eaf0d208cbd361ca2e9c68b82212481c843e2ed1c5237
	CRC32	637c10ed
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename cdrom.sys

System Windows 8

File size 135680 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	4e707ec5071dd8f5c29a7410780bd4c3
	SHA1	ddf3d5c640845b333fc4d65d564f6eb6e99d5487
	SHA256	425881e5a122439a86d3c1cd54cd5cd0a122ce6689a1798887759d714e5e586c
	CRC32	94cc929b
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename cdrom.sys

System Windows 7

File size 147456 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	f036ce71586e93d94dab220d7bdf4416
	SHA1	89204964b695862c31b10ab7129ec96b66c78f89
	SHA256	bd07aad9e20ceaf9fc84e4977c55ea2c45604a2c682ac70b9b9a2199b6713d5b
	CRC32	c79650da
	Example file location	---

Filename cdrom.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 79872 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	3b2fb35363423ed60c8fbf15fc8680bd
	SHA1	eae191c6af745b78d6e3fb23b974315c8ad2219f
	SHA256	6aa11129bf61288f4696df8a9e87a1c200ec94a80de0bd0865878b73735da57d
	CRC32	c0f72071
	Example file location	---

Filename cdrom.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 79872 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	3b70b898241c890d91ecf1c8f254680a
	SHA1	720a14d253496dc00dc684d4c0d6edd1252ef4b8
	SHA256	f01fbd5c0d19e806e6d989d2ddb2dea49c71a8c6711be49f8555633182015b8a
	CRC32	936125c6
	Example file location	---

Filename cdrom.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 79872 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c025aa69be3d0d25c7a2e746ef6f94fc
	SHA1	e9c6bbd950cf98f885a9c663f6bd002eacbe6a15
	SHA256	f4754b23cc256adf92fdd42a9ba80f1acb74834a58fcbea2c52650fafc7f9483
	CRC32	a58fcd33
	Example file location	---

Filename cdrom.sys

System Windows XP

File size 62976 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	1f4260cc5b42272d71f79e570a27a4fe
	SHA1	a80d103eecfe831b93c01f092abcddae90bccd6f
	SHA256	b51c2a3ed3c309953d0ea45869c8e464c10f2533dade9e0286af674979098d1d
	CRC32	ac4d5db3
	Example file location	---