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

ntfs.sys file NT File System 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 ntfs.sys related errors on your device. You can also download ntfs.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 ntfs.sys

4.1 List of ntfs.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	ntfs.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	NT File System 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 ntfs.sys file related problems

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

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

ntfs.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 1973144 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	158f1af37be92d914df0888aedc38115
	SHA1	b434155970117db32997513bf5b20082c8d5d67b
	SHA256	23a0f06e2ea861c0eade1366dab17cc47b92ae4c62b1740f33781a2bab0deb1a
	CRC32	6ef070bf
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename ntfs.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 1689408 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c52e578e3f8182c2ee6aaf0ac2b61c9b
	SHA1	01055f4cb3ef8a1a16d695dac512db2652130a02
	SHA256	ccfc0d2ff6110eef2d8378adb08a7500779b3f91aca1a022de262f6063136478
	CRC32	c2be5dbb
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename ntfs.sys

System Windows 8

File size 1614576 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	78541bbec14065243d88d8958bb8aec2
	SHA1	92a5904f9d75837b6df15869355bf97b6e448f6d
	SHA256	7db1008389fddcf80d3b629e066023405000c264431e8a5c801352030f4fccf0
	CRC32	807e62ed
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename ntfs.sys

System Windows 7

File size 1659776 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	05d78aa5cb5f3f5c31160bdb955d0b7c
	SHA1	dc8e85ef3f01f279763eb067d3f50c9c2ec472b0
	SHA256	e3cd3faf52ed11a8fb96d667510f1edca49053705aa3a13f560f8f6ec995ca45
	CRC32	27e5b8af
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename ntfs.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 1515496 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	bac869dfb98e499ba4d9bb1fb43270e1
	SHA1	bd7cd8d375bafc23935c9559d904945a719a89bd
	SHA256	643cede503f8ed0107892e4f5e7975db668f99897bde78e416849df90ae8b162
	CRC32	6d6859cc
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename ntfs.sys

System Windows XP

File size 574976 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	78a08dd6a8d65e697c18e1db01c5cdca
	SHA1	c40f3c1fcbd8a61ad5f36e16971feb64407bbc66
	SHA256	e0e6f3ed05068e32f1d5c2d2b38cdef4536b8656db6756c66cf6b40b60c8f3da
	CRC32	59481f49
	Example file location	---