Download miniqic.sys to Fix Errors

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

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

4.1 List of miniqic.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	miniqic.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 miniqic.sys file related problems

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

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

miniqic.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 8704 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	6807a6eebb674a7b31eb9e247a4b69a4
	SHA1	4811f8d91877f2a94f7e18814e2434e354e27521
	SHA256	42dc4dfb86f95557216c3854cc186168e09dac3b64685f79d4fa0408bf4280fe
	CRC32	543c8b8a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_be718dd37e2d90a9\

Filename miniqic.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 8704 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	fc00d0680cdb849a497627dcb17b2884
	SHA1	929cbfa8194ef4bb483e20c00e17eb7ac46c9b83
	SHA256	636bf8d898a7012c76bc650bd6105eda57a65c3b88cfab5d07ffb722f773f48c
	CRC32	5e8b6e7a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_96cb007e30908b6e\

Filename miniqic.sys

System Windows 8

File size 8704 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	44539371d6528d392a8aae8e09340c8c
	SHA1	314200f5dc5269c51c1d9ae9179a32d4bad65f43
	SHA256	8fbe33f17760243f0ad3920c0f8a4c15efa65664aa0d8909f683ef496d38c8b5
	CRC32	006d37f0
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_96cb007e30908b6e\

Filename miniqic.sys

System Windows 7

File size 9728 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	38fa582e1f8163abac796245c4bf47fb
	SHA1	b3b20e55f52372ad34251ee9cfe45bd1edc9fdc9
	SHA256	dc6080540d713a462cead52b3428c11871a105b03f4adf1eec68386c3af05794
	CRC32	5f7839e6
	Example file location	---

Filename miniqic.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 9728 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	79460ed50dc80bbb17a39929b109e8cb
	SHA1	0846b4bfff5b894119930f4f5141c17baefaf159
	SHA256	53ef396f62fe9060c8bb71115a1cecd5820a9cf5bc2f77fb86f1e23eae68733a
	CRC32	0eb7c6ec
	Example file location	---