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

storvsc.sys file Storage VSC 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 storvsc.sys related errors on your device. You can also download storvsc.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7

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 storvsc.sys

4.1 List of storvsc.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	storvsc.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Storage VSC 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 storvsc.sys file related problems

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

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

storvsc.sys

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of storvsc.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: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 28064 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	80a1c6e4df223d0620ff8ddb67b784e7
	SHA1	505908e766db3cc8d04e8d8d1ce639456f79e9f0
	SHA256	f8f1c18249a60f874fb3868ac89645a1ad1a374a4830083c100d53908d2dc5d3
	CRC32	b80c1a40
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename storvsc.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 42304 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	19ac4d3bb088aa4561036b220feb99de
	SHA1	825e65fc688f740814f759bebc0969953dc7ad25
	SHA256	ecd0071b7229beb1cec80a1f302a9864e35958ab7ef659780695e80a14b9e647
	CRC32	702ef58a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename storvsc.sys

System Windows 8

File size 32872 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	5c538c4975b53c31500bc535ff436cdc
	SHA1	9a906c2a317ab0942b866c89ad2b3712f1a10162
	SHA256	84fe3fa917970b00c73af4364357204548956d23286f5cc5bffa76996c30f358
	CRC32	bad0206a
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename storvsc.sys

System Windows 7

File size 34688 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	d34e4943d5ac096c8edeebfd80d76e23
	SHA1	3cc2593f67ee97b0be39a741e16b835d76930170
	SHA256	1dd7f6f97060b5f763a04aca1f75e59dab09ef824fd09b83fc3c192837d006de
	CRC32	2673c385
	Example file location	---