Troubleshoot ndistapi.sys Errors and Download File

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

ndistapi.sys file NDIS 3.0 connection wrapper 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 ndistapi.sys related errors on your device. You can also download ndistapi.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 ndistapi.sys errors

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

4.1 List of ndistapi.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	ndistapi.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	NDIS 3.0 connection wrapper 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 ndistapi.sys file related problems

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

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

ndistapi.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 20992 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	af52f2b43126045ec1c3e7f02634b9c9
	SHA1	27a3699ac9bc79871ab37520248f31ffb775ce22
	SHA256	39dfaf8be0ca6d28f15ff58118c29fe1899374b2883f4493b2120b083d8e09d5
	CRC32	7695c413
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename ndistapi.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 20480 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	afb01b51d9eee21970be1162cc7c56f7
	SHA1	8436fafe6891fb0589f17df83b6b78567ed886a5
	SHA256	b284aeaf0e5d44795832f29bac924d9e62a0e0dee4702677cb961c2a21de6991
	CRC32	8c3c2aa8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename ndistapi.sys

System Windows 8

File size 20480 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	2964220e48230056bbf6d4ced10bf117
	SHA1	5e33fa588bc00d032b2c4cb39e30fc84e7611925
	SHA256	f85bb6ea9cedf2c8af526a16c57b3f0f2b2658a06490728622ba1bf3f8942b30
	CRC32	1bdec16f
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename ndistapi.sys

System Windows 7

File size 24064 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	30639c932d9fef22b31268fe25a1b6e5
	SHA1	771273483db3de196b4ed34a40c4e4e8d5d191f5
	SHA256	32873d95339600f6eefa51847d12c563ff01f320dc59055b242fa2887c99f9d6
	CRC32	930f1476
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename ndistapi.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 24064 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	64df698a425478e321981431ac171334
	SHA1	2f18ccf8f8afba9ca9fa8dbd166a6f9edfe43f83
	SHA256	c43177cb60f5d58e1ff7a31e9be5da7d92c4b25235867dd65badc069edf023f3
	CRC32	cbfa0b53
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename ndistapi.sys

System Windows XP

File size 10112 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	1ab3d00c991ab086e69db84b6c0ed78f
	SHA1	53a892c2cfe5b775349ceb42300ef8b3217dc585
	SHA256	1f881fccf5557c44c078d99ca2dd38d635413d6212dbedc06a428edac7f8b04e
	CRC32	b3ffaa4e
	Example file location	---