How to Download and Fix netr28.sys?

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing netr28.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 netr28.sys file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

netr28.sys file MediaTek 802.11 Wireless Adapter 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 netr28.sys related errors on your device. You can also download netr28.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 netr28.sys

4.1 List of netr28.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	netr28.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	MediaTek 802.11 Wireless Adapter Driver

Software
Program	MediaTek 802.11n Wireless Adapters
Author	MediaTek Inc.

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Driver
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	MediaTek Inc. (C)2014. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common netr28.sys file related problems

There are various types of errors related to netr28.sys file. netr28.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 netr28.sys file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

netr28.sys is corrupted
netr28.sys cannot be located
Runtime Error - netr28.sys
netr28.sys file error
netr28.sys file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register netr28.sys file:
netr28.sys file could not be loaded
netr28.sys file doesn't exist

netr28.sys

Application could not be started because netr28.sys file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to netr28.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 netr28.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 netr28.sys errors in just few steps?

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

netr28.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 netr28.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 netr28.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 netr28.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 netr28.sys file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the netr28.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 netr28.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 netr28.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 netr28.sys file

The last solution is to manually download and replace netr28.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 netr28.sys file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of netr28.sys file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\netr28.inf_x86_acffca52bb34ab19\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\netr28.inf_x86_a106d5e9cc479494\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\netr28.inf_x86_a106d5e9cc479494\

If the steps did not solve your netr28.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 netr28.sys

System Windows 10

File size 1510912 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	9dfb8da1cc7856e3afd2ab00a11d4665
	SHA1	44df50815372616b1c7f06807a8b5b48e06e8c99
	SHA256	21a4e4b125e48946b85fbca1c297129238cbc7fa3ae43909956da0509e634a71
	CRC32	1b87b1f7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\netr28.inf_x86_acffca52bb34ab19\

Filename netr28.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 2346672 bytes

Date 2013-07-25

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File details
	MD5	ef424b46933614c4ef09aae59821a322
	SHA1	e73b02ab9d1619f895032cdac3eedf59effdbbf6
	SHA256	4c8f49437980f0033357c4667b676708f15e2413658d2e1159438e1b617552ae
	CRC32	7fc6e9b5
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\netr28.inf_x86_a106d5e9cc479494\

Filename netr28.sys

System Windows 8

File size 1536544 bytes

Date 2012-06-02

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File details
	MD5	44bcc26e0036b69fed382239a3927f94
	SHA1	6866b800641b54be77974018c2427e78b1acd04d
	SHA256	86c0d7616c172235c711c846c43a70fe300f24a740790d2001bc56a9c6472f93
	CRC32	c7f1ee54
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\netr28.inf_x86_a106d5e9cc479494\