Fix mammoth.sys Errors

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

mammoth.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 mammoth.sys related errors on your device. You can also download mammoth.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

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 mammoth.sys

4.1 List of mammoth.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	mammoth.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 mammoth.sys file related problems

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

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

mammoth.sys

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of mammoth.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: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 9728 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	5d30cdf941bd8bdce777dbb3ed7bb4a1
	SHA1	9610ccf2de4faeeeb1299eafca4a6fada026e4b6
	SHA256	370bb6d5114a7ab353a127647faf2bd7b6b48c622d4ff4286d1fc99620f98c12
	CRC32	e3e00e07
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_be718dd37e2d90a9\

Filename mammoth.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 9216 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	bd1ee6eb1c25dd2a0cdcddb5c075106f
	SHA1	172241c9c72f91e84195859f69dfc96383f74d97
	SHA256	ef9bb93e8e94478e7cf891ae216bf527cb95958509686158d9d9be1f55db29d8
	CRC32	4778e8fa
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_96cb007e30908b6e\

Filename mammoth.sys

System Windows 8

File size 9216 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	6230adf7b2160299d18a31adc2701749
	SHA1	332e1d22546af28a23beaa81a6c4d4176545daae
	SHA256	3e36cc39cad31687c900d77f166fc35b958c76202b3316d0ad99d82a9b994e07
	CRC32	d83024b7
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_96cb007e30908b6e\

Filename mammoth.sys

System Windows 7

File size 10240 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	4af9247bc600ad25b9342d456c8ade60
	SHA1	2aff1d0b7a9e040ae85c7a5da74a27c9610e379f
	SHA256	ac38b56e448c306168440f340b7a2503498bdb3a0d561daae870e61edc38d3fe
	CRC32	6692bd3b
	Example file location	---

Filename mammoth.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 10240 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	9c209a77c39ff848f70055ae48083d92
	SHA1	0b37c4fb66a5b1d1c15502d455bfa323c214a1d8
	SHA256	e199b87b22514ad72288b63fdeec5172e26660a934d55dc3570c3b0360a842d9
	CRC32	fe9f3e29
	Example file location	---