Troubleshoot i8042prt.sys Errors and Download File

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing i8042prt.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 i8042prt.sys file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

i8042prt.sys file i8042 Port 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 i8042prt.sys related errors on your device. You can also download i8042prt.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 i8042prt.sys errors

1 Information about i8042prt.sys file
2 Errors related to i8042prt.sys file
3 How to fix i8042prt.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 i8042prt.sys

4.1 List of i8042prt.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	i8042prt.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	i8042 Port 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 i8042prt.sys file related problems

There are various types of errors related to i8042prt.sys file. i8042prt.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 i8042prt.sys file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

i8042prt.sys is corrupted
i8042prt.sys cannot be located
Runtime Error - i8042prt.sys
i8042prt.sys file error
i8042prt.sys file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register i8042prt.sys file:
i8042prt.sys file could not be loaded
i8042prt.sys file doesn't exist

i8042prt.sys

Application could not be started because i8042prt.sys file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to i8042prt.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 i8042prt.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 i8042prt.sys errors in just few steps?

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

i8042prt.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 i8042prt.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 i8042prt.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 i8042prt.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 i8042prt.sys file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the i8042prt.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 i8042prt.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 i8042prt.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 i8042prt.sys file

The last solution is to manually download and replace i8042prt.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 i8042prt.sys file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of i8042prt.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 i8042prt.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 i8042prt.sys

System Windows 10

File size 89600 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	1bdf52f43a7f112a9e117236af3309d2
	SHA1	61b870593e41cc0db52934eb53ea43c5f4b989c3
	SHA256	3315a54b5664597a56584065429046613ed0095a1b670f4c5e3c2e882b0eb597
	CRC32	c7b6aa10
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename i8042prt.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 82944 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	5043e69532392a43549e5d41e22638aa
	SHA1	f05ee4c2b9c6f934d299eeb45b669498621d01a0
	SHA256	dc5186117fc60036a70cd6065810f090bd3effa24b59c760ecb6b7fb9c43f174
	CRC32	c926ba57
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename i8042prt.sys

System Windows 8

File size 89600 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	11edc37780e8a2f8e311d73f7658a4d7
	SHA1	9f3cf6ad67d967876cac741a257af4295deafa6f
	SHA256	cb60efbd16467692c0877de70ff34f54058cabb38413fd03f7905156d2fe4ab8
	CRC32	f1f141a7
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename i8042prt.sys

System Windows 7

File size 105472 bytes

Date 2009-07-13

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File details
	MD5	fa55c73d4affa7ee23ac4be53b4592d3
	SHA1	662799a2879ab01250fded4a5c5e4ac651dcef07
	SHA256	65cddc62b89a60e942c5642c9d8b539efb69da8069b4a2e54978154b314531cd
	CRC32	1169e3f1
	Example file location	---

Filename i8042prt.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 64512 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	51363d487ca91f1704742b989642c6b3
	SHA1	cd70a4614d8c5a3dc622a10c316ceb56377173b7
	SHA256	5c13e04f67c31d2137eabfa95eb898ab6b458d09f8ece346318ba83c1d3da6cf
	CRC32	ce72c949
	Example file location	---

Filename i8042prt.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 64512 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	71bcb1df5e48cd88b08b185e7a5dcbd9
	SHA1	4f5294a918ff3b1dbd631f4e659093c00a65d198
	SHA256	da052677a8f1a7d39cfbb91c866aa0d87db7ca0735935d073d7eac9407b80a99
	CRC32	800fa5ba
	Example file location	---

Filename i8042prt.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 64000 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	cbb597659a2713ce0c9cc20c88c7591f
	SHA1	d02a44ad92dec001f4c3f6ed80421e17fb0bf8d0
	SHA256	a2bac75f7247d871842a32eaa7594d338e728d1bfeaea3c1fcdbf65f007bc06a
	CRC32	fe4940d0
	Example file location	---

Filename i8042prt.sys

System Windows XP

File size 52480 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	4a0b06aa8943c1e332520f7440c0aa30
	SHA1	684d74767873a042de4ba26a7d322f1e7ca9d6f7
	SHA256	db2452390ccfe67e0c5feb4fd42ca24abe2ddd40d0b22dd5f5b8f70416863918
	CRC32	2611e3fe
	Example file location	---