Fix tcpipreg.sys Errors

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

tcpipreg.sys file TCP/IP Registry Compatibility 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 tcpipreg.sys related errors on your device. You can also download tcpipreg.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

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Fix tcpipreg.sys errors

1 Information about tcpipreg.sys file
2 Errors related to tcpipreg.sys file
3 How to fix tcpipreg.sys related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download tcpipreg.sys

4.1 List of tcpipreg.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	tcpipreg.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	TCP/IP Registry Compatibility Driver

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common tcpipreg.sys file related problems

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

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

tcpipreg.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 39936 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	99d7172aeb31ee2393560d7cec7851af
	SHA1	058ddd55ce762559556f6bbfb090d098f25b4164
	SHA256	9419ae7e531ae2d4c21a3c71b63bdb79de23f0d89b462dd73a11786fcbf9bdf5
	CRC32	bced2200
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename tcpipreg.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 38400 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	31d0e1bf76aa85f5a72f4fd488c3b508
	SHA1	79648a7f4b87cd08e06556c2013331e267caf401
	SHA256	aadddab1b41356edde6be7091bac24345c4d0bec4dabd2b4f50d753320a6e1ae
	CRC32	7f51659e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename tcpipreg.sys

System Windows 8

File size 36352 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	d40fb114d559fdde599293e1b5107644
	SHA1	fb20e8074c4074102be477b06fcb84047dd465e6
	SHA256	a716d610199df1db3d59ef83e2bb7251c3e3398d63747ed51626f6876ed58ae0
	CRC32	0fa4ce37
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename tcpipreg.sys

System Windows 7

File size 45056 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	df687e3d8836bfb04fcc0615bf15a519
	SHA1	e656fd9d4d216335195d73307a8cda11da4ba0d7
	SHA256	7c5b1e72673b4299dfc21e869f0fbb28198ca54df4f4af7080005f2d82467784
	CRC32	17f5534b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename tcpipreg.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 40448 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	ff0c49db68d4f451343ef06abaea3dc9
	SHA1	0c065764f5001196b4d615805c5a64e8672b1906
	SHA256	924caaa7294f0429936a74e918a650f831b47938d46815a11d2852229e3cdbb8
	CRC32	b6da54e3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\