How to Download and Fix sfloppy.sys?

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

sfloppy.sys file SCSI Floppy 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 sfloppy.sys related errors on your device. You can also download sfloppy.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 sfloppy.sys

4.1 List of sfloppy.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	sfloppy.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	SCSI Floppy 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 sfloppy.sys file related problems

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

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

sfloppy.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 13824 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	6a697248b1223148666675a0c09cd9d8
	SHA1	1d48cde7412baf46c36c77e904993fb7044363a3
	SHA256	7b3a62f96fee617b7adcb8c3f3efe64c4d633606fb200efd0657bc71137c3334
	CRC32	eef10a8c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename sfloppy.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 13312 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	4fc275dbbe9f48eb07418e066843058d
	SHA1	30d3f850559deb1f75523c8ca5d480a2a3f20a26
	SHA256	af550b24a7b4ee55259d45ddecfdab61ae0d2e4e1874e6693a62ec66aee6096e
	CRC32	ab501919
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename sfloppy.sys

System Windows 8

File size 13312 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	bdf7f7ac3700daf0a19d19c008d408c0
	SHA1	356de30379386cfc90614785d720f89063c80e41
	SHA256	e56f2e8669d1dff7f0efda95f3247e685e25aba17321a1db51b5f7cd75512337
	CRC32	6a1c9d25
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename sfloppy.sys

System Windows 7

File size 16896 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	a9d601643a1647211a1ee2ec4e433ff4
	SHA1	68ba58b6695b98ae94090a9064d78ce5d161d1b9
	SHA256	7ac60b4ab48d4bbf1f9681c12ec2a75c72e6e12d30fabc564a24394310e9a5f9
	CRC32	93c08d4c
	Example file location	---

Filename sfloppy.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 16384 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	40567781f0785c4a69411d1b40da8987
	SHA1	a7a9b751bab8bb26a26f119671cd8c84941ecb3d
	SHA256	21758430f21f8a9d4d1f717d4ece99967567107d2db50b613872432c166b414b
	CRC32	593822fa
	Example file location	---

Filename sfloppy.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 16384 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	6b7838c94135768bd455cbdc23e39e5f
	SHA1	a70e4db2781f489622fab40435a9caa0a2882e28
	SHA256	868e054ed546479dead7c2834c7ab080820522c16f5b4bef0f3b279a33aba9c8
	CRC32	bb1fd505
	Example file location	---

Filename sfloppy.sys

System Windows XP

File size 11392 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	8e6b8c671615d126fdc553d1e2de5562
	SHA1	5acebe52f3cf26512ac5ead8217ecf22eac7c3ee
	SHA256	ceec0067514555d5ca489f50e3d7562fca8db8e952c3c878604c9277fc77959f
	CRC32	fa3bfb0d
	Example file location	---