Fix wimmount.sys Errors

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

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

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

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Fix wimmount.sys errors

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

4.1 List of wimmount.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	wimmount.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Wim file system 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 wimmount.sys file related problems

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

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

wimmount.sys

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of wimmount.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: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

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

System Windows 10

File size 29600 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	6f4fa884d08c67e6a56a3b1af4e24a1b
	SHA1	ae72b00a0a48d178a7252d85dd24046fb56d7f9e
	SHA256	5f319b34f5a587ff1333c6a3603acb3278bb587d417bfd1cc8776f4d596d8d9b
	CRC32	4109ec94
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename wimmount.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 28992 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	8d7edcc75eac0382302d9d3b2081153c
	SHA1	96da39a4a00fa5ab10c57e4a7283cf1f8a3f0559
	SHA256	c0a92e9efd96e1dcbacf1ef732378a576522ebb7b52b40baf9ab5afccad7eeba
	CRC32	d94b4007
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename wimmount.sys

System Windows 8

File size 27376 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	8b7bba41b67e92b73bafebdf570b3703
	SHA1	547490ec6e2425f9145a1f70854181d8fb0e4723
	SHA256	02b278e591c0fa8600d8b0a46ea63d45a8c28788b1df7202e0b9c62c18292b52
	CRC32	70039c2f
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename wimmount.sys

System Windows 7

File size 22096 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	05ecaec3e4529a7153b3136ceb49f0ec
	SHA1	91f8ebe21a2f51747bba311484a507e1cc409ba2
	SHA256	9995cb2cec70a633ea33cbb0dead2bb28cb67132b41e9444bdab9e75744c9a50
	CRC32	b3710bf7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename wimmount.sys

System Windows 7

File size 19008 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	5cf95b35e59e2a38023836fff31be64c
	SHA1	a332e9956744c2e03a7afe150eecd90fc92f03d5
	SHA256	cea21302b3e855ee592810d4e0de10e47a47a393064c435463cd54598735cd8d
	CRC32	7978d227
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\