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Troubleshoot system.drv Errors and Download File

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

system.drv file Device Driver. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Windows software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of system.drv related errors on your device. You can also download system.drv file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

For Windows Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8

File info

General information
Filename system.drv
File extension DRV
Type Driver
Description Device Driver
Software
Program Windows 10
Software Windows
Author Microsoft
Software version 10
Details
File size 8960
Oldest file 2008-04-14
MIME type application/octet-stream
system.drv

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

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

system.drv

Error

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

OK

Problems related to system.drv 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 system.drv 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.

system.drv 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

Virus Scan

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with system.drv 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.

Windows Update

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to system.drv file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "Windows Update" in the search field
  3. Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
  4. Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
  5. 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 system.drv 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

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 system.drv file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the system.drv file with properly working version. To use the tool:

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "cmd" in the search field
  3. Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
  4. Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
  5. Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Windows Recovery

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the system.drv file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "System Restore" in the search field
  3. Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
  4. The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
  5. After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the system.drv 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 system.drv file

The last solution is to manually download and replace system.drv 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 system.drv file.

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

  • Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
  • Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\

If the steps did not solve your system.drv 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 system.drv
System Windows 10
File size 8960 bytes
Date 2013-08-22
File details
MD5 9a355b75137e8a5f3c384c999cc6dbbc
SHA1 2be21636f3c2899f1217c289351b106118a5e197
SHA256 126a00e34a6516c0d382a221071ab4084031c2a89ccb6144cab960ce1f86ee2c
CRC32 2b4e36e7
Example file location C:\Windows\System32\
Filename system.drv
System Windows 8
File size 3360 bytes
Date 2012-07-25
File details
MD5 4a00d59ae6d75bdfc2c8e5182c4b1376
SHA1 93415d1abbf48fb9cf3b8a0c427a92435ecd8393
SHA256 104b6ba95431995bc808768819926246078c2353b2ef10baff99ab07ecdba1c9
CRC32 c1f1c8fe
Example file location 1: C:\Windows\System32\