sonyait.sys Troubleshoot and Download

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

sonyait.sys file SCSI Tape 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 sonyait.sys related errors on your device. You can also download sonyait.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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

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 sonyait.sys

4.1 List of sonyait.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	sonyait.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	SCSI Tape 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 sonyait.sys file related problems

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

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

sonyait.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_be718dd37e2d90a9\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_96cb007e30908b6e\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_96cb007e30908b6e\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 9728 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	f037d691bfc9f6136e4fb4cc6bd18dd2
	SHA1	5fbc53ce759f5cb9c5d329bc899a33329e93a9f0
	SHA256	1de46cee9e946b5b0cf47aea23ec267ee78d51829fd417526354c5e7744dc798
	CRC32	a24bfee9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_be718dd37e2d90a9\

Filename sonyait.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 9216 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	5b64975c3a7f86ceebf5797b321f4406
	SHA1	052682530b49ad3c32d5f9b58f97ceb4b8c616e1
	SHA256	91f29ba11d2248b992e539bf427bf362abf1d5133356e2083e42999d5316ff47
	CRC32	5e514c03
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_96cb007e30908b6e\

Filename sonyait.sys

System Windows 8

File size 9216 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	c282cf55f3ae2e903a856aaca9cf207c
	SHA1	9bddea7ee3bbe8840873e5ad3a5d0f9a62fd3d58
	SHA256	6a5cd30416eca9f5fbdbbee1f9532e4e9b1e8bcbad0ff1fcadd9f648f8bbff59
	CRC32	273f6822
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_96cb007e30908b6e\

Filename sonyait.sys

System Windows 7

File size 10752 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	1f16b33dac998897c47b56eaa64b51b7
	SHA1	43330538c2919afbeb2022b326a359f887fad06c
	SHA256	a3c1c2eeb778c823dc9deead8eea4fc31dac64f593b724d4857923f9bd0f99f6
	CRC32	faab05bf
	Example file location	---

Filename sonyait.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 10752 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	6dcedb754c301e2c5dcfecf53c6094cf
	SHA1	d988682721aa9836659ea83c4fcd0b61a92dbc6a
	SHA256	4705eb5ddd6e7ae408a1e0d6224a174ba81c0b41a6db081bb589f222dd704f57
	CRC32	38e3990a
	Example file location	---