Download msdv.sys to Fix Errors

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

msdv.sys file Microsoft DV Camera and VCR 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 msdv.sys related errors on your device. You can also download msdv.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 msdv.sys

4.1 List of msdv.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	msdv.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Microsoft DV Camera and VCR 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 msdv.sys file related problems

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

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

msdv.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\msdv.inf_x86_b153e8ca89f0cc05\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\msdv.inf_x86_e7be783cdece06e8\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\msdv.inf_x86_e7be783cdece06e8\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 46592 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	017ede0ab109ad68a9c4c63a58f1cacc
	SHA1	9829a943761f68b217fec93b38b873a4ac20834a
	SHA256	23c2635fc28062aa7d82bcfd96a7c8b36512449f949a3995424cfe84e142e8a8
	CRC32	c90ee8c8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\msdv.inf_x86_b153e8ca89f0cc05\

Filename msdv.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 45312 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	fc66afae17c60d30ce7664f4bb3548be
	SHA1	368ab8cbfd6eea54abb4f38589fcb5679fba86af
	SHA256	36e836e6f00e0627cd13de1e1f53ac3996ee1969dc46692aa878704b3a1c7a11
	CRC32	8ca19a68
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\msdv.inf_x86_e7be783cdece06e8\

Filename msdv.sys

System Windows 8

File size 52736 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	cd59496ec08b2eea04590e809df42491
	SHA1	4fc842be290c9e3c8e7ad0751582c4e24fc9f71d
	SHA256	eee4b459610bd70f38a8a8e3fea8cf9fe78f904476a865355f57168fb249cdc3
	CRC32	33f26ad8
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\msdv.inf_x86_e7be783cdece06e8\

Filename msdv.sys

System Windows 7

File size 61440 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	72949a24d37a20a54b3d4d3dadbb55e9
	SHA1	9527dba37883af6b1920860862d5654c55f9dad8
	SHA256	580b59ef2dfa4f6ee27ba37904f0705cbcd74f9b07d2d795093c045f94ae6db5
	CRC32	efc9563a
	Example file location	---

Filename msdv.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 61568 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	df674ba7da5a4753d839a905b66d2fd9
	SHA1	bb4a8ddadf53d033b2ec8f1288eb439984e435d6
	SHA256	1f070a16345654e36f6f0159ac36f721e04b6f538cc2b0a284583d2294adf6f8
	CRC32	d5ad2317
	Example file location	---

Filename msdv.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 61568 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	e88a5931be5c6b7cf7734855064831c1
	SHA1	8a9988bd568b1b80bb11dab9967c3c36a96a1f92
	SHA256	2ec98d1bdf03c0ded042dacde74579eab0cf2c9968da263e2b0f0ff05b5c1e6c
	CRC32	ea7b9f48
	Example file location	---