How to Download and Fix udfs.sys?

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

udfs.sys file UDF File System 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 udfs.sys related errors on your device. You can also download udfs.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 udfs.sys

4.1 List of udfs.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	udfs.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	UDF File System 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 udfs.sys file related problems

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

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

udfs.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 260096 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	5fe02f0cc737236953a2caa109373111
	SHA1	f90b78ec053412379f69892e5307dbf101e51544
	SHA256	a2431ce6ea10f94f660c1fb65dc7e177df7411683214257d2b35149358624b08
	CRC32	757098ea
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename udfs.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 261120 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	070cda00be4d9e4e92f5471b8d24cbd8
	SHA1	60a5bd6071867b65609982454bbbbc8c6a0648aa
	SHA256	b8407dcbf5e878fa440ea229e2fed457c27bd53ca47ec5326f7a8917cd6ac529
	CRC32	60e27251
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename udfs.sys

System Windows 8

File size 260608 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	942d7b29f95dc6c5d14b8758044627c1
	SHA1	1651454678745c3da036611c1d076b83dd6a9a0b
	SHA256	570a5018f2411319599155ddded365c84309d33db89f77752c24f687b264a835
	CRC32	407c1fb3
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename udfs.sys

System Windows 7

File size 328192 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	ff4232a1a64012baa1fd97c7b67df593
	SHA1	8c8824f1e77063544f00eafa7d43d9fc96cab5f5
	SHA256	d8591b4eb056899c7b604e4dd852d82d4d9809f508abced4a03e1be6d5d456e3
	CRC32	a953ecde
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename udfs.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 299008 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	faf2640a2a76ed03d449e443194c4c34
	SHA1	68b579d48982801b635f0b34a0ba38e42270fde7
	SHA256	cc2517dcfe6962eb2edeb93e44cb53b113974c9c69a050e3f36385c8d78e810b
	CRC32	14686d76
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename udfs.sys

System Windows XP

File size 66048 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	5787b80c2e3c5e2f56c2a233d91fa2c9
	SHA1	62803a748b6ec4e686d4e12f61a2fb73ce0291ea
	SHA256	3774905cf77954dfcecda5bcc7cde3d0ed72712bfaad85adae5246306447e46c
	CRC32	a988c55a
	Example file location	---