Troubleshoot mssmbios.sys Errors and Download File

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

mssmbios.sys file System Management BIOS 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 mssmbios.sys related errors on your device. You can also download mssmbios.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, 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 Vista, Windows XP

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Fix mssmbios.sys errors

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

4.1 List of mssmbios.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	mssmbios.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	System Management BIOS 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 mssmbios.sys file related problems

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

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

mssmbios.sys

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of mssmbios.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: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 35232 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	8154139d14776a77c81d285fad096b6e
	SHA1	6e1154d4089229394b011547b5fe68418fb4841b
	SHA256	b49d78c994930c125901c2896758d0a109fe8e968c58a2a69cd50e8e1a2a2ac5
	CRC32	fd2259ca
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename mssmbios.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 32608 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	cf61a813430b7f12452bced287135676
	SHA1	d3b54ea0239ba7714d32f374bb9ba836c19124b4
	SHA256	d5400e8c47d6441830ea48e153bdb2cc70672176b69e90d89ec3dd6d17bcfafa
	CRC32	ea782e19
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename mssmbios.sys

System Windows 8

File size 33008 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	a819a3006c27870af05e408ad06facff
	SHA1	53730d908761d4d9ecb4465bf9b7e941e7aef635
	SHA256	c97a384944962e6a5dac416a98342b7bffe3b0793a33ea099da0951f2a5f5067
	CRC32	25564e90
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename mssmbios.sys

System Windows 7

File size 32320 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	0eed230e37515a0eaee3c2e1bc97b288
	SHA1	320b1e55cc5cf40357e8879a4d9e02e4dc7933e5
	SHA256	b1d8f8a75006b6e99214ca36d27a8594ef8d952f315beb201e9bac9de3e64d42
	CRC32	82281af6
	Example file location	---

Filename mssmbios.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 34872 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	855796e59df77ea93af46f20155bf55b
	SHA1	1ce9b4cecfd1f4a030d7038982376748daedec7d
	SHA256	75dfcee16a9d94edf74295b9686d92552817e8a00958917cb0e17089edcf6a97
	CRC32	5f822e8c
	Example file location	---

Filename mssmbios.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 32360 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e14ac9007e84d5686a52ca29149157d9
	SHA1	cf071317a3214e3b1e7e984c0a8bc6a520d1204a
	SHA256	607fa69b582fed1454815310261f94f549231baf18b9d47472fe3ec6afbdc7cd
	CRC32	bcff34ba
	Example file location	---

Filename mssmbios.sys

System Windows XP

File size 15488 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	af5f4f3f14a8ea2c26de30f7a1e17136
	SHA1	22822ab6dd4defa28e54c814c1252e64c1305251
	SHA256	ac93a1e4abb0d038b772e429015567e44cc2edb66c54dbe23a5f98176fac1520
	CRC32	e349c529
	Example file location	---