Fix hidir.sys Errors

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

hidir.sys file Infrared Miniport Driver for Input Devices. 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 hidir.sys related errors on your device. You can also download hidir.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 hidir.sys

4.1 List of hidir.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	hidir.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Infrared Miniport Driver for Input Devices

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 hidir.sys file related problems

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

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

hidir.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 38400 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	2ef252e7cb4a1ffba5742af10ef2a0a3
	SHA1	bf2cd9da1fb69ac031151ff606506ec44fc7faf6
	SHA256	2d5fc5beb881bacf40955c10c79ae085efea36e42c4bb7a3929ff9c6e408e1b8
	CRC32	e262faa5
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename hidir.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 38912 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	2e6ca4de2aedf7abdfea906f11edc8b1
	SHA1	0f8c5791cd76681f79ef3f8311bdbed13fd4ff77
	SHA256	69fd8513f4e0c1e8c78d01d007d90dc33d3c4deaed05feecd634a15334202d62
	CRC32	37ed181e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename hidir.sys

System Windows 8

File size 38400 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	11a4d12f4cadd18cda334c2756fe450a
	SHA1	4e226fceb65a23f2a5fe9134d36474c571a236c2
	SHA256	54accd91991d223e5a93bdff0a4d270f0746945836796fbf04db42ee33708fd0
	CRC32	e3a55ecc
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename hidir.sys

System Windows 7

File size 46592 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	0a77d29f311b88cfae3b13f9c1a73825
	SHA1	fed381b1efb4c8bf195228d691c5387962f1c8aa
	SHA256	8615dc6cefb591505ce16e054a71a4f371b827ddfd5e980777ab4233dcfda01d
	CRC32	8f244f6a
	Example file location	---

Filename hidir.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 25600 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	4e77a77e2c986e8f88f996bb3e1ad829
	SHA1	3dcb04b50bfddedd98f632841092d4ea9425af30
	SHA256	1748676eb038a145405080b829df4156c2596691be5c67fd8269be8d9351b400
	CRC32	f37ec828
	Example file location	---

Filename hidir.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 25600 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	5f47839455d01ff6403b008d481a6f5b
	SHA1	967c4ac25ea9164cd927ac765852e1722ea418e8
	SHA256	0cc1e8ee4c3e46937dea39eac2498c1a89667d6828430162fdfae845c37d7079
	CRC32	3fd768a9
	Example file location	---