Download ramdisk.sys to Fix Errors

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

ramdisk.sys file RAM Disk 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 ramdisk.sys related errors on your device. You can also download ramdisk.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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 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 ramdisk.sys

4.1 List of ramdisk.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	ramdisk.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	RAM Disk 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 ramdisk.sys file related problems

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

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

ramdisk.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\ramdisk.inf_x86_be6e7c01ad587fc9\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\ramdisk.inf_x86_95e82a002b133b7b\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\ramdisk.inf_x86_95e82a002b133b7b\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 32160 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	48951cd2d2ae8e5dfa7a5fca6ddd19e9
	SHA1	3b1d7ac5b57a1579b36c52e819cd2960b4582d37
	SHA256	432d367588a3d22d8345131439519ba5ad7772010615844318f6dd11ea63d972
	CRC32	6775c669
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\ramdisk.inf_x86_be6e7c01ad587fc9\

Filename ramdisk.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 24064 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	260a775dbc84d68fa42b6b30a9d8c368
	SHA1	fc3492296dbc5549346680b830eede2872236757
	SHA256	c44c371f869064b05a364da9dbda577563e13bfbf4fc4597af7267594a92b10a
	CRC32	3a4a7df6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\ramdisk.inf_x86_95e82a002b133b7b\

Filename ramdisk.sys

System Windows 8

File size 22016 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	6750d7c603d9288198c368aa4e0570e5
	SHA1	e0179b88998819e39fd04fb940472ad8266c0d79
	SHA256	886f00049a70d8d43fb67ed45b244b013b33c10811e58d4d00cbae82a0d2c7e6
	CRC32	928f5d12
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\ramdisk.inf_x86_95e82a002b133b7b\

Filename ramdisk.sys

System Windows 7

File size 27648 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	94a110df744f3a262cc61ae1949f063f
	SHA1	b43eb764ad261c9c05413d137e51a430e34484b6
	SHA256	dac36a979a89bd6a94b2a594fcdb1847718e22c7b55c3a3767208e8dcfb4f80c
	CRC32	2b5c94b3
	Example file location	---

Filename ramdisk.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 27136 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	12ce70015db23893a7bacb492a8a141e
	SHA1	acf58bf5eabfaeeb2d5f3a2ee0784606d37d0258
	SHA256	43b59259556c98731dd618d9e8fcdb7a8d29feb75ace851ec845b60654abf331
	CRC32	74c92e2a
	Example file location	---

Filename ramdisk.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 27648 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	54454c9433088da4ee74426266cc2981
	SHA1	355c4e7c590fd619f9744b826c36a3a0f59b2ff8
	SHA256	9d297902d95d9662c74a129fa9571056195006a03a6d76d7642e37e899c9becd
	CRC32	642a6db4
	Example file location	---

Filename ramdisk.sys

System Windows XP

File size 20736 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	eb631ad8b3e8dce20cef046b6d602b98
	SHA1	60ce423d8f210a9154ab4e5089522c5489a1def0
	SHA256	3899a843b3136babbd47e38583767008ca61663fb720897ff7cbdc92c9ed3fa7
	CRC32	ca3dcd84
	Example file location	---