ltotape.sys - Repair Issues and Download

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

ltotape.sys file SCSI Tape 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 ltotape.sys related errors on your device. You can also download ltotape.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 ltotape.sys

4.1 List of ltotape.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	ltotape.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	SCSI Tape 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	Neutral

Most common ltotape.sys file related problems

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

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

ltotape.sys

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of ltotape.sys file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_be718dd37e2d90a9\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_96cb007e30908b6e\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_96cb007e30908b6e\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 9216 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	4c54f56e2bd0b5c73a8bb9f775c57a74
	SHA1	90acf73796b605bb74a85b17bec3d97a5bd50a0c
	SHA256	3e1c52a057e4bfe8fa8f9e86d27dbe3f3a769ec5e94f4a8c3269070fb6789a53
	CRC32	abd72bfa
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_be718dd37e2d90a9\

Filename ltotape.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 8704 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	8ed87c49de61a4025efa4e3330664d73
	SHA1	9b525ed758594ba46d1b1b7aeb70f041adb81c0d
	SHA256	7552ad11b3431315732ee575079a008d5cda54fea8b0b92b964dac518efad398
	CRC32	08eb056c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_96cb007e30908b6e\

Filename ltotape.sys

System Windows 8

File size 8704 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	caad723bf5afb56a682b57f0b4217b1e
	SHA1	b0cee13182a65c0b23043240f4724f4dcb21e4ee
	SHA256	d85a4eaa3904a56fb1c3690bcaeb40bd0b56bdb6a185ba7afe1166b7b46c31c3
	CRC32	c4ac1f2e
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_96cb007e30908b6e\

Filename ltotape.sys

System Windows 7

File size 9728 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	6ab7826fd139ab0b3e500a982bf36d2e
	SHA1	6f5095dc21d79cd35d42e02dba2c9aa7dcfe6cb8
	SHA256	026e0a4e63b8404efb134f987e9e9e043b64a3a096133ea2852dfeb292ba139e
	CRC32	e2aa0816
	Example file location	---

Filename ltotape.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 9728 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	3092c8df10ee4c05b7e4792eab873949
	SHA1	421e204d550d5c0ae9f9579e92c4468fefde09bc
	SHA256	a07ef587e9104107f65245d0520f98d38f1f3acbce1a410326eae6b349e441cd
	CRC32	02a041c7
	Example file location	---

Filename ltotape.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 9728 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	665995dbfee03fd4018ae4561cce7353
	SHA1	b2a739b0fef821240a7dea9cead865fd0222f8f5
	SHA256	64ef9346dc2a4ff927e3afaf97fefa275e7a0c1560442d6e03a733fa5ca92ca1
	CRC32	d70e8c14
	Example file location	---