How to Repair vhdmp.sys? Download Now

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

vhdmp.sys file VHD Miniport 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 vhdmp.sys related errors on your device. You can also download vhdmp.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7

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 vhdmp.sys

4.1 List of vhdmp.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	vhdmp.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	VHD Miniport 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 vhdmp.sys file related problems

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

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

vhdmp.sys

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of vhdmp.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: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 533920 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	79e9901cf18839256d12438860c50884
	SHA1	eb1935bf37891eedde4af70a7e7fb7caae5ac6e4
	SHA256	a0726837c8a88095a858310b33e065aeab235f48edee0ef7c421ea4f8591789c
	CRC32	6c95a8f6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename vhdmp.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 410432 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	39edf11c1a17d80952e6a3b349392722
	SHA1	0746495202cc25ce77448f9331d6d687b5b59270
	SHA256	018805b65248633477005eeffc1e529f6c067306e566c340954935729ecdfb3a
	CRC32	5b13ea02
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename vhdmp.sys

System Windows 8

File size 368368 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	38df48d22d63c1054def23629003b027
	SHA1	dce194ae51d4db49576474edfb2d05fb1a264d7f
	SHA256	e79a9451f2e40e33d9080188097e45180ac74dea061933ddd3e3680681f757af
	CRC32	f371ca16
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename vhdmp.sys

System Windows 7

File size 215936 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	2ce2df28c83aeaf30084e1b1eb253cbb
	SHA1	7e204bfbeb262dbb255e93e8ba758025dd82e656
	SHA256	d1946816a1cb89f825cbea58f94a4c9d0ce7249355cd3915563f54054ee564bf
	CRC32	18628efa
	Example file location	---