Troubleshoot wacompen.sys Errors and Download File

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

wacompen.sys file Wacom Serial Pen Tablet HID 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 wacompen.sys related errors on your device. You can also download wacompen.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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

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Fix wacompen.sys errors

1 Information about wacompen.sys file
2 Errors related to wacompen.sys file
3 How to fix wacompen.sys related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download wacompen.sys

4.1 List of wacompen.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wacompen.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Wacom Serial Pen Tablet HID 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 wacompen.sys file related problems

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

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

wacompen.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 21504 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	74899934bed0a44cd492c1a662c52c28
	SHA1	1636c3bc884e67cfbfe89d26f1e1555c77bcc37c
	SHA256	5905b9a4d2627de96beee891b2b2ccd30290123871cebc544fdffa4f70f94682
	CRC32	b57ecb24
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename wacompen.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 20992 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	67b211f7ab2d49c6403e7fd970421806
	SHA1	8f9fb1955be1455ef25fead970910fd188277527
	SHA256	b81e270723397450a9689f7ee9d014f2623fc90a5051d671484f141dc116d5cf
	CRC32	4d16f61f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename wacompen.sys

System Windows 8

File size 20608 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	b4254668f5806aaa051a320fe88146f6
	SHA1	a789fd82207d6957eba6a081829663285ce4d3df
	SHA256	12c6c79df6d385f7a1e827b54af42d7005379b8c5420a62cac64ca181bdb2cd2
	CRC32	0f48d4eb
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename wacompen.sys

System Windows 7

File size 27776 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	4e9440f4f152a7b944cb1663d3935a3e
	SHA1	f86f952e1352bf8b7fdb32ab41a9102ec43f4641
	SHA256	8fe04ebd3bc612ee943a21a3e56f37e5c9b578cdaca6044048181dad81816d53
	CRC32	938e8026
	Example file location	---

Filename wacompen.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 26624 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	2b0243f983b8dcec35bcc66825b7eb67
	SHA1	7e56ae389b417deccb9cd670f906d60507de128f
	SHA256	a97e4b5ee6d9e5be72135256e9c7022f143422b5d720107c12ba5945685b8e18
	CRC32	9bbb09fc
	Example file location	---

Filename wacompen.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 26624 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	fef8fe5923fead2cee4dfabfce3393a7
	SHA1	3562765ebb49b48af5b4dd2e9d7a0e719390a603
	SHA256	d682fbf78cf987609af35a019e7c90cbe02800d7dfc272ffdd71d82aa362fa7a
	CRC32	1c6a155e
	Example file location	---