stream.sys Troubleshoot and Download

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

stream.sys file WDM CODEC Class Device Driver 2.0. 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 stream.sys related errors on your device. You can also download stream.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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 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 stream.sys

4.1 List of stream.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	stream.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	WDM CODEC Class Device Driver 2.0

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 stream.sys file related problems

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

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

stream.sys

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of stream.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: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 54272 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	8f592d38a7c46d66c4fbf728d9b4e555
	SHA1	53fa9f551bcdcdb265cc8a1b1667f994e94b3bbe
	SHA256	a7649df3e508af3f66a881cf413d3f97f7165814b3f99f02a0e0b006335f9f2c
	CRC32	47be057c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename stream.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 53888 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	5b5ead27f5278f6a93ebe7a777fb2dd1
	SHA1	9a64a46bc937b88b43b1791c957e3b048751c60e
	SHA256	3a163a2f171e39986541099b65dd07b20a6d16be6621aa84656475a54588e08c
	CRC32	3647519e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename stream.sys

System Windows 8

File size 53376 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	0c47d1ebce68d4c8a49c7228bd4a5c78
	SHA1	18b4976903dd26140eeae992f273566c93ecf18a
	SHA256	24ce4052edc4745a5c10d4bef87aee06085ad80704ea0406525d1e812fadb2e0
	CRC32	418a104d
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename stream.sys

System Windows 7

File size 68864 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	001cc10fa5e71ae1119115e126c8750d
	SHA1	7f7b4c09256b50dbb9d497a5ac8f4c3e365500e2
	SHA256	2c9f0ab6d98e06b08e4fc5866b4706e3212a2f74941ab63602473a26ded11bb0
	CRC32	4f9e03d3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename stream.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 68224 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	eb69069b969f4252a3bde2bb3621811e
	SHA1	20d6f7c0ba1443f8cd163c2e439d5a324d00342f
	SHA256	4ff71a771e57853ac8db0b6df23761ca03a9f01a579a358532c1e6539837934f
	CRC32	811fd26b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename stream.sys

System Windows XP

File size 49408 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	3e5d89099ded9e86e5639f411693218f
	SHA1	6f55d7006ab3d4b94d614605f17c58d6fecaf21b
	SHA256	4a4aac7c57bf523880959a39baa8b9bde92c5575d15be5e4931eadba5e4f1661
	CRC32	17a691a6
	Example file location	---