How to Repair powerfil.sys? Download Now

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

powerfil.sys file PowerFile Medium changer 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 powerfil.sys related errors on your device. You can also download powerfil.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 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

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Fix powerfil.sys errors

1 Information about powerfil.sys file
2 Errors related to powerfil.sys file
3 How to fix powerfil.sys related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download powerfil.sys

4.1 List of powerfil.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	powerfil.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	PowerFile Medium changer 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	Neutral

Most common powerfil.sys file related problems

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

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

powerfil.sys

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of powerfil.sys file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\mchgr.inf_x86_ba100587bcd18b1c\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\mchgr.inf_x86_86a2bc5c83e005e4\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\mchgr.inf_x86_86a2bc5c83e005e4\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 13312 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	cbd7892f1647ca4a05df136a57fa0b12
	SHA1	d239475db592d1bf08e6b2e6996df1acb69360d9
	SHA256	297fbfce024a7b318003c714ded840dc5073cda286bdf1beae5c56a73122760f
	CRC32	0d159e16
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\mchgr.inf_x86_ba100587bcd18b1c\

Filename powerfil.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 12800 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	42f0f3152dd2ea519783fd45ee58d381
	SHA1	17be555efeb1a0880e0cbd04a61f4e80c1198a50
	SHA256	38f6bd30d5bed52166ef7993ca3371acd08335bb463c672ffd283a54059b6589
	CRC32	e0d2542c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\mchgr.inf_x86_86a2bc5c83e005e4\

Filename powerfil.sys

System Windows 8

File size 12800 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	78ec85a19642aea995c5bf9a8bfcc437
	SHA1	8de4031afdd54bc40494a2fc9b67ff1de875c1a3
	SHA256	bf6d7470edffd16be0eb3508f1765adca5f75a229c02e1ef55e4ea6066e4b100
	CRC32	41cd5d07
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\mchgr.inf_x86_86a2bc5c83e005e4\

Filename powerfil.sys

System Windows 7

File size 15360 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	bf4f362458094eaed68bd70ac68f7089
	SHA1	ca875a157e2ed85449dbaf8f09589ea6ec6bc38d
	SHA256	00c095f71a7d7fc5ad6454a68f4e0a8837d3e7c44e821ffe54c9cac5a7102a40
	CRC32	931cccdd
	Example file location	---

Filename powerfil.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 15360 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	0b8a7a9bc88325ad55f116db84af3d2b
	SHA1	4c2eb64680ceaab6cde7f4258a09b7dbf8c134fe
	SHA256	f5e0b183adb266a5c19e02e926b140c33c1d8ea758325cd51fb317f368c1e189
	CRC32	b76a0391
	Example file location	---

Filename powerfil.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 15360 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	135ce215da9196a230948ddeb85a8045
	SHA1	d3cae1d32fd9cef4e3ea04d39699d131060d84ea
	SHA256	3faab7026bb8bbfd108c555bfec05ff481d4c86ca7f829472e75c81998480f2e
	CRC32	52140690
	Example file location	---