Troubleshoot volsnap.sys Errors and Download File

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

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

4.1 List of volsnap.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	volsnap.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Volume Shadow Copy 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 volsnap.sys file related problems

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

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

volsnap.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 349600 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	74648e3f919a2cba68badbc8e6c7cc03
	SHA1	d1da43bbfd9387808c3ff99b8070e936a17341d3
	SHA256	141e74c339ed5c5f019c4577695e8d19c55f85940037bfc0fdd82d4c164bb27a
	CRC32	57c5877b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename volsnap.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 264512 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	31a2aa48c1ecd390e2707e5c21b75dce
	SHA1	9dca7ab4c9e64349a94ea2e888b78449abad72f4
	SHA256	f3e6c1b386a24085a044c3816756decf5f53db5a9b0bd9ea76d97499e597aec0
	CRC32	a78fadf0
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename volsnap.sys

System Windows 8

File size 282352 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	8e15c3d58a8ade841060661dba6e7a9b
	SHA1	d37867cabb83bdb813effce1c180db85ce60fb36
	SHA256	dea2026bdc07203dac4101949167f6fa7dc255f25f7d3349168b8a141a89b103
	CRC32	53866823
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename volsnap.sys

System Windows 7

File size 295808 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	0d08d2f3b3ff84e433346669b5e0f639
	SHA1	1a141dbfa4083406630dd9a81ad35c416f604800
	SHA256	3d6716cec95b8861a7cc5778e91f310528dc6bee0e57a3c8757fc675154ebdec
	CRC32	a27ed92a
	Example file location	---

Filename volsnap.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 269288 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5280aada24ab36b01a84a6424c475c8d
	SHA1	cde102b8087095acf1c4b5ceda2628dc6234e5f3
	SHA256	37e811cab63880bd242e4079c245086efae758c028116449c2733f45b2e3b586
	CRC32	26852d8b
	Example file location	---

Filename volsnap.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 247912 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d4674e125878f77eed0d87e6c46889aa
	SHA1	38c65ff2d9e105c263cd757ffeaa7eac183d4715
	SHA256	94a210ec2450ef41df9119ea0e201663feb1fdde1055d3d6ed84174a33ea0c38
	CRC32	c1c0f897
	Example file location	---

Filename volsnap.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 271416 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	de4307412d98050239026e56a7dff3c0
	SHA1	b57bf78749c84d3ab07bb0ff397bc7a856ed1537
	SHA256	f7d30de55ed26483dbc84261e1eaa8c4a4485ebaf16a57df1e14595a4992bf4d
	CRC32	1cd45039
	Example file location	---

Filename volsnap.sys

System Windows XP

File size 52352 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	4c8fcb5cc53aab716d810740fe59d025
	SHA1	da4e0035c58c0edb422eace57b35c90027e15f59
	SHA256	010eac43dbed700b73e4fc908faaf9f6a0168ebbd5d86751e49bc33aaa18bfa4
	CRC32	fb8a641c
	Example file location	---