Download and Fix win32k.sys

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing win32k.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 win32k.sys file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

win32k.sys file Full/Desktop Multi-User Win32 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 win32k.sys related errors on your device. You can also download win32k.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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 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 win32k.sys

4.1 List of win32k.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	win32k.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Full/Desktop Multi-User Win32 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 win32k.sys file related problems

There are various types of errors related to win32k.sys file. win32k.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 win32k.sys file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

win32k.sys is corrupted
win32k.sys cannot be located
Runtime Error - win32k.sys
win32k.sys file error
win32k.sys file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register win32k.sys file:
win32k.sys file could not be loaded
win32k.sys file doesn't exist

win32k.sys

Application could not be started because win32k.sys file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to win32k.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 win32k.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 win32k.sys errors in just few steps?

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

win32k.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 win32k.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 win32k.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 win32k.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 win32k.sys file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the win32k.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 win32k.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 win32k.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 win32k.sys file

The last solution is to manually download and replace win32k.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 win32k.sys file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of win32k.sys file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your win32k.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 win32k.sys

System Windows 10

File size 293376 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	55e69a2db4c24bd7dda541d0f8bc702b
	SHA1	1113073fffe75f15c57480a1a57f0d998c4a810c
	SHA256	abe7c3fb9f609d26663872b0716e499bde897d8e4e9b475346cb7343cd03f5f0
	CRC32	fa0ab6ac
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename win32k.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 3558400 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	d151f4d0c50a25a8dcbd32c11e4531e9
	SHA1	2f4592b7ff0eb4fbaeccedad5978b4e995939ef1
	SHA256	0febdfe72b888b3d0c9b9397d7a0cc17e3625bfae20db062b5f81ff9a37be38b
	CRC32	43df074a
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename win32k.sys

System Windows 8

File size 3403264 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	fe4fca6d8ab08ba1fa02fc179a01be3a
	SHA1	4ca3a5ca098e6ac413ed67a01779de63010e6033
	SHA256	4f6cf79559b9870e96ca85ffb96ef961776562f4ed85862450a07800d38cd449
	CRC32	6c92e179
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename win32k.sys

System Windows 7

File size 3126272 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	a89392a32ba98468710fd7e38318934b
	SHA1	72ce3fd4cd084f11e81724f06acb609c4c0563c5
	SHA256	20ada396709e694b47976a269fe0c1c640192eed9e39ec288157aeffa8e9ad4b
	CRC32	7ef84f85
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename win32k.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 2745344 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	ce583f63b4ed60a6819ad64c172d9860
	SHA1	0b3652b5aefe7d3f5f0e94e2bf0c336ebf603bb9
	SHA256	b99ac7f80f5f055e0c003613dcff43a298434fd0e09ac783bf515350da34a178
	CRC32	2e20d93e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename win32k.sys

System Windows XP

File size 1845632 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	de01d79a607c7b9ae7ff88e934d0ffb2
	SHA1	0e42508f80457270544514c62f1d477c65bcbb6d
	SHA256	09ce59531786345eaa7b3a18aba53c5c6a6278c7134525ba304082bad0dd25e0
	CRC32	7a5ca251
	Example file location	---