How to Download and Fix bthpan.sys?

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

bthpan.sys file Bluetooth Personal Area Networking. 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 bthpan.sys related errors on your device. You can also download bthpan.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

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 bthpan.sys

4.1 List of bthpan.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	bthpan.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Bluetooth Personal Area Networking

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 bthpan.sys file related problems

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

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

bthpan.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\bthpan.inf_x86_e50c81348dec9230\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\bthpan.inf_x86_4be38c378e2d809b\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\bthpan.inf_x86_4be38c378e2d809b\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 100352 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	cde75225569aa8f0b43d779a500d48d8
	SHA1	44001d4256ba358e4b00fb0d3956210281696ad9
	SHA256	6571f85b67a6aca11d1a161e263838aac329daf62cdd139c59097031ed64b01b
	CRC32	c4a82f09
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\bthpan.inf_x86_e50c81348dec9230\

Filename bthpan.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 95744 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	986b6fb12e1583eafc66b1714fd7b26c
	SHA1	bb2f2f535ec573f2add0199b4e2a77f7a8c9f04f
	SHA256	a765c448ab2c49e4cb20f5b84b74acc659ede8bc8e8188fee2eb13d715bb96d5
	CRC32	616fef64
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\bthpan.inf_x86_4be38c378e2d809b\

Filename bthpan.sys

System Windows 8

File size 93696 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	0233cc205ad2480b707cf5f30ba7f6fe
	SHA1	510b97d06ae6e18906a3a913468be5424d54b6a1
	SHA256	61b5cb34fe6bbd5af78ca6275b43fc8e7b4a6578b5e9bca0e25bf390ef4833d8
	CRC32	95c3577c
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\bthpan.inf_x86_4be38c378e2d809b\

Filename bthpan.sys

System Windows 7

File size 118784 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	02dd601b708dd0667e1331fa8518e9ff
	SHA1	ef5aaa227b119ac8d7fc584a7ba4b1b492f08604
	SHA256	7de6cc4dbb621cd03b01d9ce6cf66eafe31d39030a391562cd0e278e1d70ade1
	CRC32	a8df31a1
	Example file location	---

Filename bthpan.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 115200 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	823177b300ea2c38fec5b207dff8cce2
	SHA1	4405a5f9e824a32e7f3e3fd333439670a4cce574
	SHA256	bf77ca830cc9d3783ba60415a035911e6c381b7ee5b7e01e62272b3a5062b925
	CRC32	f537c91f
	Example file location	---

Filename bthpan.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 115712 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	befc5311736b475ac5b60c14ff7c775a
	SHA1	5a899f3f9b5a7c46d2b8d9fe6ce702d40bf051c9
	SHA256	8b9bf5486b09e10361e8c412481e684cd1b03b5c06023ad9b7c29553d51f0455
	CRC32	4128777a
	Example file location	---