Fix mspclock.sys Errors

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

mspclock.sys file MS Proxy Clock. 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 mspclock.sys related errors on your device. You can also download mspclock.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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 XP

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Fix mspclock.sys errors

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

4.1 List of mspclock.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	mspclock.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	MS Proxy Clock

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 mspclock.sys file related problems

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

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

mspclock.sys

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of mspclock.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: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 8192 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	63083cf2871eb3493cf4578dc021b5bc
	SHA1	2007a6e311de3f92957e6ba5a223187a52b94915
	SHA256	e373936b24434b0a524533f85b406275d93a6c98280b17e7047c0a56cbf08b8c
	CRC32	1b60f08b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename mspclock.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 6400 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	86729ec40eb28dbbab6a672b138b4dc5
	SHA1	7bf004ef09b6cd8c3eca18aee5b035acda46fa1e
	SHA256	13f097572a8be21ec9fa44c950f143bf0afeef09131dcd115b951ab5ef13ba13
	CRC32	488d4d12
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename mspclock.sys

System Windows 8

File size 6144 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	ba786f089895196e18120f66f996a3d2
	SHA1	b4c7b577d3aea312648b0ac4d2330f4d8be0186e
	SHA256	5760fbd42095205c02bbbe31fdfffd5e81b7152014a7838ac946d664b61337ca
	CRC32	5f9335ca
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename mspclock.sys

System Windows 7

File size 7168 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	bdd71ace35a232104ddd349ee70e1ab3
	SHA1	2f9b19ad791cff380957a9ec794a3a24f9a09988
	SHA256	27464a66868513be6a01b75d7fc5b0d6b71842e4e20ce3f76b15c071a0618bbb
	CRC32	2fa5657a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename mspclock.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 7040 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	52e59b7e992a58e740aa63f57edbae8b
	SHA1	e906591134191cf5c50fe8337f30e6f28617ae7f
	SHA256	a89f607b330ba1f42ca9ff01ef289bbd088350cf376568e58cb9865f1da6cd72
	CRC32	a62e9993
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename mspclock.sys

System Windows XP

File size 5376 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	325bb26842fc7ccc1fcce2c457317f3e
	SHA1	9eed6e8b8384d1bd0d7aaec62026d5b102594275
	SHA256	c07be560513b1fb91d756494f0ba4aeeb2e1998de0e1c21ee83db1183b0cee91
	CRC32	eb3ff8b7
	Example file location	---