How to Repair tcpip.sys? Download Now

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

tcpip.sys file TCP/IP 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 tcpip.sys related errors on your device. You can also download tcpip.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 tcpip.sys

4.1 List of tcpip.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	tcpip.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	TCP/IP 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 tcpip.sys file related problems

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

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

tcpip.sys

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of tcpip.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 tcpip.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 tcpip.sys

System Windows 10

File size 2088864 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	663c8a229a20b9b6838f5701e0e4a924
	SHA1	e71c0b79c89dfe08c744bad7b845f00dd2c638e8
	SHA256	25e2de4909ab66722a7f8560d320a7279108a04cff5b41834b09c833a91212d4
	CRC32	0091da47
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename tcpip.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 1856320 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	43e1b4cbacc5b8b269c5775a219fd58e
	SHA1	29000cc7c3603d359cf3cafb0cd5a39b635b82a2
	SHA256	8e0b224b39b25c09bc8906cdd3d8fb5365b1da7fe60906efe283214b6f038106
	CRC32	283ea274
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename tcpip.sys

System Windows 8

File size 1817328 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	ff19ca1c64458f4e0f4f0faea22313c2
	SHA1	c8494e9bcab240b55814f9539b2e80c5e74be6bf
	SHA256	d012c0c1ef8048baf348d0f493033f2dcb1eaecfadbcb64478e747848d85eec7
	CRC32	123a412f
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename tcpip.sys

System Windows 7

File size 1924480 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	509383e505c973ed7534a06b3d19688d
	SHA1	7737dbf7c68b8c3f219629c5ad7b83d839d4fb7b
	SHA256	520ae434cce1d365a45b2035283a4ad915e98d28d06bd73822f6ff865c2ae7df
	CRC32	a4935c8c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename tcpip.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 1426408 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	99d07ad0ef2c535610f6573c29bc045e
	SHA1	9ef384c1458524a6040d17941938b87595430cbd
	SHA256	a2bc5c0ce6952f3f77c57ed69698839a9bc187451071c2001f0cc166520a1380
	CRC32	aee437ee
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename tcpip.sys

System Windows XP

File size 361344 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	93ea8d04ec73a85db02eb8805988f733
	SHA1	e3d546f91ccbabd3b642eb545183c4a97116531c
	SHA256	013008e23f5f14e0c836c28524d1181759baf84530c6331163882a772217f398
	CRC32	65e79607
	Example file location	---