Download swenum.sys to Fix Errors

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

swenum.sys file Plug and Play Software Device Enumerator. 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 swenum.sys related errors on your device. You can also download swenum.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 swenum.sys

4.1 List of swenum.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	swenum.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Plug and Play Software Device Enumerator

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 swenum.sys file related problems

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

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

swenum.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\swenum.inf_x86_6c0d5ae1aa8b5cfa\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\swenum.inf_x86_6c0d5ae1aa8b5cfa\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 16288 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	f4c18376be36ecfa95874edbaf8e0ea1
	SHA1	5d601bee5fcec8265b5ed933571693c0b7eaaa3a
	SHA256	e1739fcf45005756b8b08f4334f8f832ae7aeb0c3c4271313541f853f48d6f21
	CRC32	8af2d09f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename swenum.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 13760 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	2a2f7fff041a70e030de63f9f114d046
	SHA1	97867ff5a42eab789ae5a1f51e0797c8942476d6
	SHA256	3cf414acb00f6e5614510dcf3d1f0672eab444c0fa9173cbada96d69fe763c94
	CRC32	eec5e05a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\swenum.inf_x86_6c0d5ae1aa8b5cfa\

Filename swenum.sys

System Windows 8

File size 13296 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	8dca45ad5e2d83e00a1952be2b541a27
	SHA1	54adbbb78c4362ebb8e6ca48edf1dd0cc9f0dbdd
	SHA256	fa80fd42efb4f0d27cc28dc3e92c5d365d851389643d7e083b5a8ad493e10815
	CRC32	cb06f6cc
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\swenum.inf_x86_6c0d5ae1aa8b5cfa\

Filename swenum.sys

System Windows 7

File size 12496 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	d01ec09b6711a5f8e7e6564a4d0fbc90
	SHA1	a904fd62f680ac0838ec4c18e08bc9bae2239b06
	SHA256	3cb922291dbadc92b46b9e28ccb6810cd8ccda3e74518ec9522b58b998e1f969
	CRC32	08e2d73f
	Example file location	---

Filename swenum.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 13032 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	8a851ca908b8b974f89c50d2e18d4f0c
	SHA1	30b07a64a9c8ba941f7da498abefe7a659dd536c
	SHA256	27ea13e50b5b72abf6c5b7b7d34a7154a12bb27b1c1b2eefcaa36a96010db4dc
	CRC32	4cfe830c
	Example file location	---

Filename swenum.sys

System Windows XP

File size 4352 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	3941d127aef12e93addf6fe6ee027e0f
	SHA1	283d7b9e45f2d5e615166be8ad232b7d74875d0a
	SHA256	ea1f0e32e1c5e90fa4aac421debbe086512340758d3217a6334e886bce638b51
	CRC32	bae18502
	Example file location	---