drmkaud.sys Troubleshoot and Download

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

drmkaud.sys file Microsoft Trusted Audio Drivers. 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 drmkaud.sys related errors on your device. You can also download drmkaud.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 drmkaud.sys

4.1 List of drmkaud.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	drmkaud.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Microsoft Trusted Audio Drivers

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common drmkaud.sys file related problems

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

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

drmkaud.sys

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of drmkaud.sys file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\wdmaudio.inf_x86_01f7d3c9455ec3d6\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\wdmaudio.inf_x86_fb00e365dc41a1f7\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\wdmaudio.inf_x86_fb00e365dc41a1f7\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 14584 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	59223f55a93f275a4e70d8b82a769710
	SHA1	5b4076ca8f13cf50ab2c22ea382108fff843daf0
	SHA256	be2d066dfb273b9e7e594787b90b06b6583cd1470109a116fb989bfea67fcc9c
	CRC32	94f4735e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\wdmaudio.inf_x86_01f7d3c9455ec3d6\

Filename drmkaud.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 13976 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	3af1db24ce340245436f1e90e04f6392
	SHA1	9906b474ee30098f75b062f4f86c1269b4f54739
	SHA256	f6845487cd2a7d424c4a02f86f49507deed125df60d141c8a062489fe77e74bd
	CRC32	a757862b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\wdmaudio.inf_x86_fb00e365dc41a1f7\

Filename drmkaud.sys

System Windows 8

File size 5120 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	e48e86694e57723c67478f3ac082d42b
	SHA1	86ca3b3a598d29f6e6df966dad2b59d3a108885c
	SHA256	e336b17f4eede06933a1cba01f15e86fda8fa4d666f380b5e4e5acbcf3ec14b5
	CRC32	2453795b
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\wdmaudio.inf_x86_fb00e365dc41a1f7\

Filename drmkaud.sys

System Windows 7

File size 5632 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	9b19f34400d24df84c858a421c205754
	SHA1	456da31ce2004709a7b97f6652fd8074745d1df4
	SHA256	967af267b4124bada8f507cebf25f2192d146a4d63be71b45bfc03c5da7f21a7
	CRC32	591c0db8
	Example file location	---

Filename drmkaud.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 6144 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	f1a78a98cfc2ee02144c6bec945447e6
	SHA1	e2372699a7e1441b129a13ba41729e9463348a84
	SHA256	d2e2aa13be6319f967002476a5d3cf09b1b44350576dd8e1c1c531854f53b488
	CRC32	a3d7025e
	Example file location	---

Filename drmkaud.sys

System Windows XP

File size 2944 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	8f5fcff8e8848afac920905fbd9d33c8
	SHA1	ced162d79f69003c470ce6a84bed2fc18e1693da
	SHA256	c8c6fb97ab0871c8c88a2201525a5cf10d5131cb6980d32692ed7a8f58399ad5
	CRC32	bcdbe2eb
	Example file location	---