How to Repair kdnic.sys? Download Now

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

kdnic.sys file Microsoft Kernel Debugger Network Miniport. 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 kdnic.sys related errors on your device. You can also download kdnic.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8

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 kdnic.sys

4.1 List of kdnic.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	kdnic.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Microsoft Kernel Debugger Network Miniport

Software
Program	Microsoft Kernel Debugger Network Adapter (NDIS 6.20 Miniport)
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Driver
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	Neutral

Most common kdnic.sys file related problems

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

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

kdnic.sys

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of kdnic.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\

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

System Windows 10

File size 17408 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	5601cf39ada430b77fc1c514412f429d
	SHA1	151a363fa0779eebf9dbc09f84a131ee71e7ba70
	SHA256	b30cd4bad0aa2c8887e8a649f004a8d22550acdb4107f96852cc1b2d6a3abad0
	CRC32	6e5e84a9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename kdnic.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 16384 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	7f896c99637cb0e48262f307fc0f3557
	SHA1	ad5b2cbddf73a340e01fe37a79591cc17f0262d7
	SHA256	51b1a2038443f581eae8057ff487398cbaa4753e7aa854b191e47502f9d7d69b
	CRC32	786248af
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename kdnic.sys

System Windows 8

File size 15360 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	f7e302012680b0617c904b58594e0376
	SHA1	1669fe4c4e44f0c0efa539970f98689c5caf6105
	SHA256	2269289081d3e03270c8d3675d1b5901b0ee0c6c8f6a9f3381b3c34bdaf07e1a
	CRC32	1b907e29
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\