pciidex.sys Troubleshoot and Download

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

pciidex.sys file PCI IDE Bus Driver Extension. 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 pciidex.sys related errors on your device. You can also download pciidex.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, 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 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 pciidex.sys

4.1 List of pciidex.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	pciidex.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	PCI IDE Bus Driver Extension

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	Neutral

Most common pciidex.sys file related problems

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

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

pciidex.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 41376 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	b01946758043de063e0612b75209a536
	SHA1	d2adeb8dbf823b6b8baddd203589ddd6ee764c87
	SHA256	d79c5c4ce755d055d5a75ee2160d21038d069b58dcfd9bcaf6d010f6b1e278ad
	CRC32	b8c2b70b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename pciidex.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 42336 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	db1f2e87c76a5ca3244a02530acf325a
	SHA1	791efb9853173b773bab7deed054e9562c2f7d3e
	SHA256	a624caaa8c9318787b71024e4ad5decb0f5fda6473083dc160e176be0f1fe946
	CRC32	891862da
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename pciidex.sys

System Windows 8

File size 41200 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	d1ad005775754fb73e9e5f7568da48c1
	SHA1	e95cd8a04f9e2fdce92d4f3a5acd3dfabcc3361f
	SHA256	0dcdc59ccd409bc70445d2d57fabeffed3ddb6f93d209b55a219167dfb1c7f47
	CRC32	d87ab4bb
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename pciidex.sys

System Windows 7

File size 48720 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	144497daa145ba0f7be896064146c058
	SHA1	f3a710bb7384573539a01fb7becf491451ffe0a3
	SHA256	66248b8398dcd601b59d8ab5b5ba8cdac22684e4dc344d3a8ec9b66b58c7a0fe
	CRC32	9515b59d
	Example file location	---

Filename pciidex.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 49640 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	088a747c910e51e27e69111648412e8d
	SHA1	339027130b21c4d5a944e095087623c590f79fe7
	SHA256	ce6ada2d012bf1727bf1dd4fc48547ac55a83e80f07c40c149595f388ad60888
	CRC32	f161fcd2
	Example file location	---

Filename pciidex.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 48744 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	96d754df15236f580e18027eadbecf6e
	SHA1	ae504cfac2782b0ba72fef816f1da891c7ae0a8e
	SHA256	80b66a3ee077b7daf2fed61a3208d34309ed39e6ebfcab8cea49eea00d2cef69
	CRC32	c228e782
	Example file location	---

Filename pciidex.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 51256 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	ed3c4079fbf573ffd9323fbce96fbb48
	SHA1	aa79a7b46757c74065bd2f2aa0fdcb1bf2efb093
	SHA256	77976025ff8cabb4da56c4b284e391796991080cf1ccd7d36339b5ef0758d192
	CRC32	6f461574
	Example file location	---

Filename pciidex.sys

System Windows XP

File size 24960 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	52e60f29221d0d1ac16737e8dbf7c3e9
	SHA1	0a0ba37b88df275f38606b06361ad3dcad2f2562
	SHA256	b541534e0fbdfac858ad9754d1427e8d926a8c548904f6ab6c7a31cdc8b43267
	CRC32	779e6ae9
	Example file location	---