pcmcia.sys - Repair Issues and Download

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

pcmcia.sys file PCMCIA Bus 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 pcmcia.sys related errors on your device. You can also download pcmcia.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 pcmcia.sys

4.1 List of pcmcia.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	pcmcia.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	PCMCIA Bus 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 pcmcia.sys file related problems

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

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

pcmcia.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 97184 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	424436168345c203962c1539e7b92c65
	SHA1	805dc7eae6ebd8c88bb3281c07e631438481e498
	SHA256	e57f1211da9fde187f0b10630c4fd26f6cb805e35e77ecb857c622522d322e3d
	CRC32	54c9469b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename pcmcia.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 98656 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	f404aa7e499c83117c7442c2c2801c03
	SHA1	e8fd599204dcb2e6c6125f6d686bf6a250e1706c
	SHA256	4e30d0b41550fececd7957822398e0e1897b5db12a6799b7e1119cc7626e6959
	CRC32	46c44208
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename pcmcia.sys

System Windows 8

File size 194288 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	6e11fde71f2015007cdd4ae9d2d700c9
	SHA1	298427e76b38696b61418edf5a224d1d62c53f42
	SHA256	ba9d2d9433b947a0b47f879fa7689c7c5f6db28b93cda32c672b8a72e92c7e3c
	CRC32	bef0dc53
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename pcmcia.sys

System Windows 7

File size 220752 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	b2e81d4e87ce48589f98cb8c05b01f2f
	SHA1	c6a1fdcf4e78dc0d09adb58e4f8879d75d29fad6
	SHA256	6763bee7270a4873b3e131bfb92313e2750fcbd0ad73c23d1c4f98f7df73de14
	CRC32	144b454a
	Example file location	---

Filename pcmcia.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 203368 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	037661f3d7c507c9993b7010ceee6288
	SHA1	0fb3bc80d3b2fb774f4c11b45fbf994d58209828
	SHA256	a7b415675b14fd755d0167bba458a902aa9abfc4343a1b887289d31de8a55285
	CRC32	5b8e0a34
	Example file location	---

Filename pcmcia.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 215528 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	112364abe27ef86e8bc91e4c231174c5
	SHA1	f6694735cf5c1a7cb863d11179d441b1c78c4243
	SHA256	c3eda8e50358fb68046d654837ab2f78edc3df647cefa030cfa0b798c70454d4
	CRC32	157e4c5a
	Example file location	---

Filename pcmcia.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 217144 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	a2d6b9c3f532baa27cb0c158d8ef4da6
	SHA1	cdad189c9a7a0dd155ceed52aee9cead39363d5b
	SHA256	87983c2428e1c41fc9b11779a5589c853f1fb5f0ceffb53afe7ecab3461568d2
	CRC32	2d5afac9
	Example file location	---

Filename pcmcia.sys

System Windows XP

File size 120192 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	9e89ef60e9ee05e3f2eef2da7397f1c1
	SHA1	b021dea299a2684d6698cff9e39c9030396608b1
	SHA256	0ba3db21dc7c641c181e2635b5c9b73965fdcdcd3ebbbe48fcfec1c8c987f617
	CRC32	b6e97a88
	Example file location	---