filetrace.sys - Repair Issues and Download

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

filetrace.sys file File Trace 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 filetrace.sys related errors on your device. You can also download filetrace.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 filetrace.sys errors

1 Information about filetrace.sys file
2 Errors related to filetrace.sys file
3 How to fix filetrace.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 filetrace.sys

4.1 List of filetrace.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	filetrace.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	File Trace 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 filetrace.sys file related problems

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

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

filetrace.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 28672 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	73ce738044adef3c3a88b0af3a3a4537
	SHA1	1ec5add9ecdf49dd18fa5981b2a4e8d8e1c8c7e6
	SHA256	9894e62ead6dc316d58063a793813d8f3407278aabee7df35a5400e7f14f3393
	CRC32	f5b8e9da
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename filetrace.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 29184 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	5c427fd4afaeac08882a70eda5013af8
	SHA1	b1df8e7a1ec419903bc4213934f06dae6b321975
	SHA256	74fdb9218d18154d6c541a835a54f17a88c6be4efa0a0c94bd642a752a500b0a
	CRC32	76c5734d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename filetrace.sys

System Windows 8

File size 29696 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	3a2f87ef4400b5e542e2c2ba8fab4222
	SHA1	7acab097d301117178b29fdc3f6910bffe510e23
	SHA256	9145b79639feace79274c4de05fa5d2ff79b4e0a57a802dfb9a0844dac7a8a76
	CRC32	963c8cb7
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename filetrace.sys

System Windows 7

File size 34304 bytes

Date 2009-07-13

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File details
	MD5	5f671ab5bc87eea04ec38a6cd5962a47
	SHA1	066b447e9adfa567d5bde47503b7e739d2654498
	SHA256	6b61d3363ff3f9c439bd51102c284972eae96acc0683b9dc7e12d25d0adc51b6
	CRC32	1ec3aa6d
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename filetrace.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 33280 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	d421327fd6efccaf884a54c58e1b0d7f
	SHA1	a521112233f95e69bd5c386644839071871cf61a
	SHA256	c2f3b72ea36ba8b74a30e128c088307ca768fdbe232bfa216cd78b0f9b7af18a
	CRC32	e06e7044
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\