null.sys - How to Fix? Download Now

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

null.sys file NULL 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 null.sys related errors on your device. You can also download null.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 null.sys

4.1 List of null.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	null.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	NULL 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 null.sys file related problems

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

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

null.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 5120 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	c9219657f55711b3b9501e530feae3db
	SHA1	f6293901b552268644d48be0206b4d5c5a06afb6
	SHA256	7411d3c63beaa91ccde5c68a58f8f36c9b4aa573d9191f656937a7fac78a5aea
	CRC32	df1113df
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename null.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 5120 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	c68cbbb69a8c611efa668fa36de542d9
	SHA1	78cf3eb9559d13841ea7f08ed7c216a373d50551
	SHA256	2026ba1505619f62dbd06b293dd061a53b824ffd962d18b89297353f48d88017
	CRC32	13d672c3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename null.sys

System Windows 8

File size 5120 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	0f965af67042af539274738ffd0c8c71
	SHA1	b9a66c7b185bf5f1337dfa38166dfeb7a9dde6d1
	SHA256	69ce25330134f30b6fe9205d7aaaec1b6ee2d9784300dd7816295b766b2ba027
	CRC32	9dcbca42
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename null.sys

System Windows 7

File size 6144 bytes

Date 2009-07-13

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File details
	MD5	9899284589f75fa8724ff3d16aed75c1
	SHA1	dfdf2a1e3bd922a501551903c692152599d6a0e1
	SHA256	181188599fd5d4de33b97010d9e0caeabab9a3ef50712fe7f9aa0735cd0666d6
	CRC32	7ac7e1ea
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename null.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 6144 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	dd5d684975352b85b52e3fd5347c20cb
	SHA1	a7e42438cb55f22eb0befb6f60c343ded4129930
	SHA256	bb03c50d5178643550c024130e20fd9a023ae110b3c85a2d6e18fb8dbb3a12e4
	CRC32	3102f7ba
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename null.sys

System Windows XP

File size 2944 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	73c1e1f395918bc2c6dd67af7591a3ad
	SHA1	80eb8a76e5579b0136281e4dd4e2d4e56b249e4c
	SHA256	b21133a75253ec15e2dff66d3b480ab1a7e1a2360476c810e7aa55d0f0eb08d4
	CRC32	41f41b9a
	Example file location	---