vga.sys Troubleshoot and Download

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

vga.sys file VGA/Super VGA Video 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 vga.sys related errors on your device. You can also download vga.sys file compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: 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 vga.sys

4.1 List of vga.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	vga.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	VGA/Super VGA Video 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	Neutral

Most common vga.sys file related problems

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

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

vga.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows XP: C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\

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

System Windows 7

File size 29184 bytes

Date 2009-07-13

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File details
	MD5	53e92a310193cb3c03bea963de7d9cfc
	SHA1	ffbf74ef709e5521ce458e8d59641522018055b0
	SHA256	45898604375b42eb1246c17a22d91c2440f11c746ff6459ad38027c1bc2e3125
	CRC32	29f692b0
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename vga.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 28672 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	b83ab16b51feda65dd81b8c59d114d63
	SHA1	7a54db1b95021e2b13f24cb00037bf255cd0c305
	SHA256	97d39aa763037752d87216b83896afd2ad6dfebb3bcdced7a9abfe5706b804c5
	CRC32	e85f2c6a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename vga.sys

System Windows XP

File size 20992 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	0d3a8fafceacd8b7625cd549757a7df1
	SHA1	ef28535dc943a831c1a2289326d55b7abb669b45
	SHA256	b9cfdefcd66aa139f3dc2f967b184669532922563ad5a71769babdc4370d065e
	CRC32	2656aad7
	Example file location	C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\