rdpwd.sys Informations - Download and Fix

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

rdpwd.sys file RDP Terminal Stack 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 rdpwd.sys related errors on your device. You can also download rdpwd.sys file compatible with Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: 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 rdpwd.sys

4.1 List of rdpwd.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	rdpwd.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	RDP Terminal Stack 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 rdpwd.sys file related problems

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

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

rdpwd.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows XP: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\

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

System Windows 8

File size 179200 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	ea0e833a1418c28e6085dffa68731ea5
	SHA1	d4e0dc8c3b25dc398caab4efe21ad1596f472e6d
	SHA256	b9d18b4f5e32ae73ef70af3bada878970727a32a26e94245d567aa22b589a85c
	CRC32	d7d50131
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename rdpwd.sys

System Windows 7

File size 210944 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	15b66c206b5cb095bab980553f38ed23
	SHA1	034275b4c8e0849fc3b1024dd38494e877245cfb
	SHA256	3ca50786a8d3d6baf145afd22c1ed92c2eb39f5d6af4f6b09b69610fde0c5b24
	CRC32	d10e8c04
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename rdpwd.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 209920 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	b1d741c87cea8d7282146366cc9c3f81
	SHA1	c8483f980ce93a27857a436ed3ba44d06bc1b2bd
	SHA256	42247bbc6f5c87a71cc1b0f9e631ac59c8bd66a41df4ee6fa74ca7ecc32f87e2
	CRC32	8de94f0b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename rdpwd.sys

System Windows XP

File size 139656 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	6728e45b66f93c08f11de2e316fc70dd
	SHA1	1bcec44a7615002c7abdc6b21ff8c13ab0e21b69
	SHA256	ea63ecd4f84cae08bd2bf843c48af505b1b9d7b61349a63536c9c6febef23452
	CRC32	e5101aa7
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\