volmgr.sys - How to Fix? Download Now

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

volmgr.sys file Volume Manager 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 volmgr.sys related errors on your device. You can also download volmgr.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, 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, Windows Vista, Windows Vista

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 volmgr.sys

4.1 List of volmgr.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	volmgr.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Volume Manager 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 volmgr.sys file related problems

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

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

volmgr.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 65440 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	796011ed0e6b5f61c2560b9803fda60f
	SHA1	f21f42635d2183bdb5118398be59a50be39ece0b
	SHA256	32397af7a5f1af556d01762edbe206f61f2e1e0f437899416d188808e64d5d65
	CRC32	14531b76
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename volmgr.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 58720 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	d78640fcd9043eefe3dde69855a72567
	SHA1	791385906cbd82f3916a806247f651e66b6113f0
	SHA256	0668f913e5f3d21bc921e5344ae9d354ccac0fb1962a74d4be95822f7f4bc228
	CRC32	1fa328db
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename volmgr.sys

System Windows 8

File size 66288 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	7e8bceea56197925d944ca7d230596f7
	SHA1	b87d741011128b5c371f52ea2f8e268fea4ee880
	SHA256	6259bbfcf75c407650181c8260f9ab7e0a2f2dfd0baebec9d56b9731268d6a25
	CRC32	c0f84191
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename volmgr.sys

System Windows 7

File size 71552 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	d2aafd421940f640b407aefaaebd91b0
	SHA1	4f28f070b3f0c23bfe3117acc5c06b0f21e7a684
	SHA256	31ef342a60af04f4108759a71f8fb7b8c8819216cf3d16a95b2ba0e33a8a9161
	CRC32	35dcd475
	Example file location	---

Filename volmgr.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 67048 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	2b7e885ed951519a12c450d24535dfca
	SHA1	08d9fde2ff41aae68c57e92549a5139c4f2d25ea
	SHA256	249009ebc1d306d51fdfa4a89588462aa2d8b6df0a20be250b60dd73200cb7f3
	CRC32	80c163a6
	Example file location	---

Filename volmgr.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 60008 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	4b85769e627efc0dcaaae46dc83108f8
	SHA1	b332c396e52bf9c4f5e720242b497d88ca858f2b
	SHA256	898c000c5459188bddd0d502108e07535e1b79f8a46bbc40674ac8a33d24d7ea
	CRC32	e7b151d6
	Example file location	---

Filename volmgr.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 68664 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	793d9b32a1c462c91f6f70358283ac97
	SHA1	31be45e54f854ee306f12e926614b86fb6d6bd78
	SHA256	0b037004fcdccacd453969b76434faac1516e990359d5983f0a2bb910406322b
	CRC32	1f9f48ba
	Example file location	---