fileinfo.sys Troubleshoot and Download

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

fileinfo.sys file FileInfo Filter 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 fileinfo.sys related errors on your device. You can also download fileinfo.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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

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Fix fileinfo.sys errors

1 Information about fileinfo.sys file
2 Errors related to fileinfo.sys file
3 How to fix fileinfo.sys related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download fileinfo.sys

4.1 List of fileinfo.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	fileinfo.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	FileInfo Filter 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 fileinfo.sys file related problems

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

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

fileinfo.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 68512 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	e045fb44f6fa02753488ddf7ec0916d5
	SHA1	431122dd6980c1ed3e0144dfd19dde6a77970526
	SHA256	612f26d3756dd4c3cd9240a17a10f30e10fb5b0f3622936e0db136ecd2639326
	CRC32	299153b4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename fileinfo.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 63832 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	878be2cd1b68000d4beee293267b19cb
	SHA1	20f6257487528f205a3bd21b222876f90fe3445d
	SHA256	136480b18e145e681c756792b57163349d49521a6ddea78745e896f1eab24b17
	CRC32	2951e709
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename fileinfo.sys

System Windows 8

File size 59632 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	1018ae04a4d36ba60247c2c22d7ba7d1
	SHA1	393b3a8cdc6fbfb67bb294239ad9d29c706fdb92
	SHA256	ca0a60cccd31a34e78f6a494288fe152b3977ecb45c8c8ad5accc36fde02c411
	CRC32	0196b50d
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename fileinfo.sys

System Windows 7

File size 70224 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	655661be46b5f5f3fd454e2c3095b930
	SHA1	0121d56088c6e4e0628fb22c7c3d6df60a48cb39
	SHA256	549c8e2a2a37757e560d55ffa6bfdd838205f17e40561e67f0124c934272cd1a
	CRC32	1c327c18
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename fileinfo.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 70200 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	457b7d1d533e4bd62a99aed9c7bb4c59
	SHA1	40e35805af72bc6fe5d1188048a8ed6d0b72222c
	SHA256	3933907de163f8d3a81ed25169b693d723296c437c7c990bfe9defd60f7635fd
	CRC32	edf7f649
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\