werkernel.sys Troubleshoot and Download

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

werkernel.sys file Windows Error Reporting Kernel 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 werkernel.sys related errors on your device. You can also download werkernel.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1

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Fix werkernel.sys errors

1 Information about werkernel.sys file
2 Errors related to werkernel.sys file
3 How to fix werkernel.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 werkernel.sys

4.1 List of werkernel.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	werkernel.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Windows Error Reporting Kernel 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 werkernel.sys file related problems

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

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

werkernel.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

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

System Windows 10

File size 39328 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	bc2dac2ce8d79db1651e5891a1d001a0
	SHA1	5914956a97045c0876d1b40616c079b073634a92
	SHA256	6da76d00a8d99224394631847449aec4efc52b4ede9b627eb02113406bae1b80
	CRC32	6c89fc09
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename werkernel.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 33120 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	01d60fe6c4502e20cbb5438f73758e19
	SHA1	5ff28d462002fe3145d66fe9f5cf04d6ddb19f5b
	SHA256	5c038c25e4af9b9a26d3ecbb3c5448fd6c3ab7a65654e3f2bbba45e4b469df9a
	CRC32	d7d967ba
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\