Download and Fix netbt.sys

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

netbt.sys file MBT Transport 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 netbt.sys related errors on your device. You can also download netbt.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

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 netbt.sys

4.1 List of netbt.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	netbt.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	MBT Transport 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 netbt.sys file related problems

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

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

netbt.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 239616 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	136bdbfe78e38496c90e79f28d393023
	SHA1	2a3fad8bbd01c40266cecb13dc6b62ca1df8b5f0
	SHA256	39af8ceb0b89091db1c30b7ed5cf8ed023efb09d5fd85e95279309c7c6e5e561
	CRC32	a500660a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename netbt.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 218624 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	bc242922b0d08f61cf7c87fd08fafa8b
	SHA1	8d3bc5f00258d0fc525e620da5f46a9c6fbe7383
	SHA256	d9e96d9c01fd9fff80c60e76950b31e5d010ede1a6cf0e4b5a85bd5e7a5db715
	CRC32	dc618242
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename netbt.sys

System Windows 8

File size 254464 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	303a053c25e468b9925c22288bef8484
	SHA1	fcdb238bc254928dc903db113dd4c3dc28a20078
	SHA256	7a5bce4b6bb0d20187e4f9e253d86f0f6acd90c16367dd427f6fb5de76b79a5f
	CRC32	c439ce95
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename netbt.sys

System Windows 7

File size 261632 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	09594d1089c523423b32a4229263f068
	SHA1	c5a8866590ea0cc3f1c1085bac7e137c089dc379
	SHA256	7426a9b8ba27d3225928ddefbd399650abb90798212f56b7d12158ac22ccce37
	CRC32	7deed750
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename netbt.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 248320 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	fc2c792ebddc8e28df939d6a92c83d61
	SHA1	fb098dc29028907b3d7dfea82a77ac8215a851fa
	SHA256	9edf8b56e2b47c31457074da371b604e5f7eb2b3b5cd4688cbeedd5b266d119b
	CRC32	77be4839
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename netbt.sys

System Windows XP

File size 162816 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	74b2b2f5bea5e9a3dc021d685551bd3d
	SHA1	9d2e1a5fbe165725c366ffadb0b64f400b8cbc1d
	SHA256	7932b71f98b4122be88f576bf6d745a757ae378a48924b7f4358837b75640a82
	CRC32	5e41a0c2
	Example file location	---