How to Download and Fix seaddsmc.sys?

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

seaddsmc.sys file Seagate/Archive 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 seaddsmc.sys related errors on your device. You can also download seaddsmc.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 seaddsmc.sys errors

1 Information about seaddsmc.sys file
2 Errors related to seaddsmc.sys file
3 How to fix seaddsmc.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 seaddsmc.sys

4.1 List of seaddsmc.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	seaddsmc.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Seagate/Archive 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 seaddsmc.sys file related problems

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

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

seaddsmc.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 10240 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	e7795e78ea11bcac8a0367fc110ec9c1
	SHA1	f8a8340ed2f04e133c65cdafb5f316a1316375ba
	SHA256	8066a147c67c7a20199cc66c025f943c5a95f47912e0f67b2070089f1a8a3728
	CRC32	92079f5e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\mchgr.inf_x86_ba100587bcd18b1c\

Filename seaddsmc.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 9728 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	9cac5640c9f8de47e5e2628b904a4091
	SHA1	e11f8d61a0305e706970eef6e941f9862bf8fac4
	SHA256	b2196b1aa5138bd19682836f4ea2c726d2fdbd3dc5c2d7592498e28eab056b07
	CRC32	9fa2dce4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\mchgr.inf_x86_86a2bc5c83e005e4\

Filename seaddsmc.sys

System Windows 8

File size 9728 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	aac0bbd8a6208289cd6cdf007d93afa6
	SHA1	17b06d7ddb6a7769631a973f9983cda3218477fe
	SHA256	84aa0dcf89b3ac14eb9428190eaf8c9fc8a7994d185d977ee872bc159248c783
	CRC32	c854a9e4
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\mchgr.inf_x86_86a2bc5c83e005e4\

Filename seaddsmc.sys

System Windows 7

File size 12800 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	668863845c2c632c789634daff2e3a8a
	SHA1	8c0de85251ac21256a17b583383c1661f72c21d9
	SHA256	ec18b0303982c5206ff3260f10c749877487c7b1eb14a96601b2b321b776b60e
	CRC32	b0505860
	Example file location	---

Filename seaddsmc.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 12288 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	b60ba3d4de1e3c6a160b61be0f0307c8
	SHA1	14575c935d011277254b53f4a7542dfaf272c347
	SHA256	cd6eed2af693e860bfdf30fd50075c8c6bb8f946d20d711132cc228410e44e4e
	CRC32	1e6eab03
	Example file location	---

Filename seaddsmc.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 12288 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	f3ade4d34c76cd23c9b5bc72e8a7706a
	SHA1	679cfac7c8684e113b90b7f71751bf7021336aa5
	SHA256	c9ff7422095d17fea5d38f1153d2824147033f740e769714b5ee4585883346da
	CRC32	c3d13ae7
	Example file location	---