Download serial.sys to Fix Errors

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

serial.sys file Serial Device 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 serial.sys related errors on your device. You can also download serial.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 serial.sys

4.1 List of serial.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	serial.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Serial Device 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 serial.sys file related problems

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

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

serial.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\msports.inf_x86_a3be8eb95e2e314b\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\msports.inf_x86_a3be8eb95e2e314b\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 76800 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	7872b9cc260d85f1f92ff5cd80aa6ce5
	SHA1	31e1ee065bd4550c6371c35c895f63cb95371f45
	SHA256	45085b8e9675825309e976db47ef5931bed65ce996a96d251e0f98af0bd1c26d
	CRC32	39347540
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename serial.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 77312 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	8c86c60a471b4e6df644b07fd30957c4
	SHA1	8b0eb79c902618f2283238c53d5aacef517a7021
	SHA256	cc15109ce20aceb0a5e10a96051caaee796f1db640c6622b81d6cb76b8c9959d
	CRC32	6ef04eb4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\msports.inf_x86_a3be8eb95e2e314b\

Filename serial.sys

System Windows 8

File size 86528 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	f492965e2eddb1bca2e000a1085be082
	SHA1	91e29359121d4cd96af4ee68ad95fe9af92283dd
	SHA256	6897d67b22483635f896c04c3fdda320cf2716ee75d22d1c839b324668cc5a4b
	CRC32	dce03987
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\msports.inf_x86_a3be8eb95e2e314b\

Filename serial.sys

System Windows 7

File size 94208 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	c1d8e28b2c2adfaec4ba89e9fda69bd6
	SHA1	75cf27117629700af1e0c122e0c8728366684cb0
	SHA256	8f9776fb84c5d11068eaf1ff1d1a46466c655d64d256a8b1e31dc0c23b5dd22d
	CRC32	c8b5c668
	Example file location	---

Filename serial.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 94208 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	4b438170be2fc8e0bd35ee87a960f84f
	SHA1	d7710cbb52f73a14763ec68d28394c41cb199db2
	SHA256	a585e17607dcb3e79518bc9914c7030c39b30a1b5b5b32137daba32ff7079858
	CRC32	82d4b43a
	Example file location	---

Filename serial.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 94208 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e62fac91ee288db29a9696a9d279929c
	SHA1	c58e07d673eaac2c9d06a04ae5488a40f0d9b090
	SHA256	9b6a420556532f7f8d55fb6580a592a43bea579a068b970c741a23db079ecad1
	CRC32	dcbae000
	Example file location	---

Filename serial.sys

System Windows XP

File size 64512 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	cca207a8896d4c6a0c9ce29a4ae411a7
	SHA1	57f1fae6a306bf14f6ef3e43c0c4252e9f21c0dc
	SHA256	5999b39242283cd803319aadca171cccc6e2a40fb2fafa51b1d29f3ff2dd8d6c
	CRC32	c050b1bf
	Example file location	---