Troubleshoot errdev.sys Errors and Download File

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

errdev.sys file Error Device 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 errdev.sys related errors on your device. You can also download errdev.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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

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 errdev.sys

4.1 List of errdev.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	errdev.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Error Device 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 errdev.sys file related problems

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

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

errdev.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 9728 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	351139db9d1f9bc223357c95215a5172
	SHA1	515fcaa5cea2185093408310f3b953f50da3fe41
	SHA256	366ee97e358d0f209436b3c94ac5a469e2376f76383bfadfff8ff2c2bf911adb
	CRC32	36633943
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename errdev.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 7680 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	6e7fd164e20c50f5a2d49ad0218ff4ae
	SHA1	eed64b19fc7d67a7fab861eca72c60e2bf1fec6c
	SHA256	0625c6875e703ac0059b5de55ae6bf725d337c168c499f79d2e772ebac107ea6
	CRC32	46210d88
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename errdev.sys

System Windows 8

File size 7168 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	8b22b788a329645f08ab4f86b9580af3
	SHA1	59ce192e4d2509af56499fe2ce8cdf53487fd691
	SHA256	7c0772a049aa0279e46334be210038666e543437305a5fcf31750b10f6012b95
	CRC32	0cfa4216
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename errdev.sys

System Windows 7

File size 9728 bytes

Date 2009-07-13

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File details
	MD5	34a3c54752046e79a126e15c51db409b
	SHA1	046ddb4bd102585ea6fa347b3d9c814f51e0a2f5
	SHA256	7d5b5e150c7c73666f99cbaff759029716c86f16b927e0078d77f8a696616d75
	CRC32	9643a0ae
	Example file location	---

Filename errdev.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 8704 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	bc3a58e938bb277e46bf4b3003b01abd
	SHA1	313b9ea1b10a84aacdc85bec12d9cb896b1717e4
	SHA256	2bb054e632a96951dab25b3be8541aec1b97a7739fc8d0e34be8b9295600c8fc
	CRC32	ba185492
	Example file location	---

Filename errdev.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 9216 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	c2d322c84530db37d3e8e1c7e011bf16
	SHA1	9282389b8d41f15d6a7976ba2ae38a8828b18e76
	SHA256	3e21ffb9f58a2c6540297e1b75ddf0855ccfd0ca24b2a4223127c1de7b46ec47
	CRC32	e3550e2a
	Example file location	---