hidclass.sys - Repair Issues and Download

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

hidclass.sys file Hid Class Library. 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 hidclass.sys related errors on your device. You can also download hidclass.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

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Fix hidclass.sys errors

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

4.1 List of hidclass.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	hidclass.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Hid Class Library

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 hidclass.sys file related problems

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

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

hidclass.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 125440 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	53cb88eae0f501a9376d30687a95716f
	SHA1	5164e91e8d01f138df97d2e222df4b3f4c2ec692
	SHA256	5bda5209f4374cab360be9490daf362bc40fb9518531abc5faa4b7a4b8d3e355
	CRC32	d3a296c8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename hidclass.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 92160 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	5c67f297b65d7e3075c34154add06237
	SHA1	b06676b018a824096acbf11844e1632b8dad21f8
	SHA256	6376fea123134f8a89adc3e0f0c4d695acaf9f482b736cc0d5831cf961955dbc
	CRC32	b661e358
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename hidclass.sys

System Windows 8

File size 60416 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	a3b41a346968eeb9a65636c0346fa2e2
	SHA1	10ee85e85abf27da3875fb100f4438318a1b9524
	SHA256	bc9038b33a634e042783d2ad7af8f47f5d3f0c5e68a749a0027c35138ba62ad5
	CRC32	a16f072f
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename hidclass.sys

System Windows 7

File size 76800 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	8b0e40e7e8bbf5acf390465609d89ff1
	SHA1	4ee84e0d314dc77d22b8e00166b7d6744b98b10a
	SHA256	856e12db9f0caec575ddf04b2651b6ec484e98eab3832fc18d342cf774a75231
	CRC32	3b863869
	Example file location	---

Filename hidclass.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 48640 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	24a20e8293c91610e3d7ae9ea290f79c
	SHA1	500be7b57df2d77a13d1bbf015fb129c3af7ead2
	SHA256	e61c1a29fff4a1b433fc6d7b39d66f8e41519a8b7329e6799a8959738c6cae0a
	CRC32	d2781010
	Example file location	---

Filename hidclass.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 49152 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	70b7902b8ddd3c4b88ac3fc278a9b987
	SHA1	755dde86fb4222dbf2dfe2c53d0dcd58942df9db
	SHA256	aeb3851be5187d5e83b41c8b306f022511060a112faa5a52cea7a6ac653e3dcc
	CRC32	dbd83a9c
	Example file location	---

Filename hidclass.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 48640 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	a64e5b6648678e635cd8bfef68cec8eb
	SHA1	d77b58cdcb9926fb6b1a9354d48407b8a31a29d5
	SHA256	96ca5135bcdbd2c4fae7d823761d8ed4bcacd87f9166173295af09bf23c1f3d7
	CRC32	7d098d9b
	Example file location	---

Filename hidclass.sys

System Windows XP

File size 36864 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	1af592532532a402ed7c060f6954004f
	SHA1	1e9e027228cbc0b15c0a0b06afbe3ad54a042a9b
	SHA256	84a55432a7fbbd1b84ff8dd1bd84266747e4a88297bdaa84aad12f13b848bff2
	CRC32	41d811ae
	Example file location	---