disk.sys Informations - Download and Fix

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

disk.sys file PnP Disk 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 disk.sys related errors on your device. You can also download disk.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 disk.sys

4.1 List of disk.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	disk.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	PnP Disk 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 disk.sys file related problems

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

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

disk.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 84384 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	05f1e6bd8ea8e1ceba9c540b3a486fa6
	SHA1	697488521e372f08402c64e225035306ff95aeb0
	SHA256	09c0ea2bde9a111644adcf91f67688c59063d876bf3fe720ef6f2c22b76a5467
	CRC32	4736c9ff
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename disk.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 83808 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	832bda661e26792b5512fc641a177f26
	SHA1	dae2c00e2cdfe069ed106870a35a9c2bb2a660d9
	SHA256	10d4e4d2ae0974a48d6b5e8a294b4b53250b0bc6ca00ebbfe1f6119dd67509f8
	CRC32	0a84c979
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename disk.sys

System Windows 8

File size 84208 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	4e3237d8266580412cca774321056111
	SHA1	8e7b7833831847cb5dbe9829908a2756ae446507
	SHA256	781b4cf6ed4f26c0d3eeb77805de9b3696e7d1bff54d9344d2955d5aac11d137
	CRC32	fd08ac80
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename disk.sys

System Windows 7

File size 73280 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	9819eee8b5ea3784ec4af3b137a5244c
	SHA1	46eb418de38f0a7bfce59de215f4146c32b3dcf9
	SHA256	571bc886e87c888da96282e381a746d273b58b9074e84d4ca91275e26056d427
	CRC32	ad2f579d
	Example file location	---

Filename disk.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 68664 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	2dc415fc05fb8a079f896cbbacb19324
	SHA1	dd23c0babaf76cf15d9ff7f283762133090a5385
	SHA256	b868592c68a7e84bcab456225a8326b561416b75bc6f4fbb80f2f281ff304100
	CRC32	61286cd6
	Example file location	---

Filename disk.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 67032 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	b0107e40ecdb5fa692ebf832f295d905
	SHA1	dc560d9d61a18302751f93adcdb255326a0ff278
	SHA256	76466bb9e4f12436ecccb9d89eb20762b4785f82f02591b51a735a590e248264
	CRC32	5980b1f2
	Example file location	---

Filename disk.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 66152 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	f0357b772621b2c86cf11c62e8ea9e9d
	SHA1	b758d09bc6ef4cd971cd527b6d2e20904d22a583
	SHA256	7ece96c1d7003ef9f2faa90206a44025a3b4f80c119c5b0b2dc87dfc432f9381
	CRC32	98c6853e
	Example file location	---

Filename disk.sys

System Windows XP

File size 36352 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	044452051f3e02e7963599fc8f4f3e25
	SHA1	a19652b689c06a116cf889823979669327de109f
	SHA256	584bddb074618be76454cf90e74829cff588b5b5faeb793e2f7aad26352dd689
	CRC32	ae89c3ad
	Example file location	---