Troubleshoot qic157.sys Errors and Download File

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing qic157.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 qic157.sys file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

qic157.sys file ATAPI Tape 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 qic157.sys related errors on your device. You can also download qic157.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 qic157.sys

4.1 List of qic157.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	qic157.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	ATAPI Tape 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	Neutral

Most common qic157.sys file related problems

There are various types of errors related to qic157.sys file. qic157.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 qic157.sys file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

qic157.sys is corrupted
qic157.sys cannot be located
Runtime Error - qic157.sys
qic157.sys file error
qic157.sys file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register qic157.sys file:
qic157.sys file could not be loaded
qic157.sys file doesn't exist

qic157.sys

Application could not be started because qic157.sys file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to qic157.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 qic157.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 qic157.sys errors in just few steps?

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

qic157.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 qic157.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 qic157.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 qic157.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 qic157.sys file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the qic157.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 qic157.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 qic157.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 qic157.sys file

The last solution is to manually download and replace qic157.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 qic157.sys file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of qic157.sys file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_be718dd37e2d90a9\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_96cb007e30908b6e\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_96cb007e30908b6e\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

If the steps did not solve your qic157.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 qic157.sys

System Windows 10

File size 8704 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	b9602c89b559a97ec7995f9b0a1a3bc7
	SHA1	d499c6c43b90506a96e81a325b4d1b050c1fd20b
	SHA256	8437074a5620f725f1cfda4e09c3fda0e799b7e77b32b328d89d08efeb081773
	CRC32	6f7f2dfc
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_be718dd37e2d90a9\

Filename qic157.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 8192 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	b38daccb9901637f215568a2129c6c1b
	SHA1	0f15fa955dec0ab6053d58c182ffae7e80e49a3b
	SHA256	1aa8e1971d59ed9fb0c31bbdf6b28d9964a19acc897c9af397b71c36bc334368
	CRC32	374ce09e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_96cb007e30908b6e\

Filename qic157.sys

System Windows 8

File size 8192 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	d04b10f195b8a77504ca8adab59af60c
	SHA1	3dc140c8ce37162fc207874dc633591f427f6542
	SHA256	2a875773e9d87d2ab87c9f2d2c60078d9c919cfbcb8e916273f0d732eb240044
	CRC32	5275e12e
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\tape.inf_x86_96cb007e30908b6e\

Filename qic157.sys

System Windows 7

File size 9216 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	fc752aaea6c237b8cdcd8957bce6d262
	SHA1	57060dfb95303205dbe52b4ed86697089458dc16
	SHA256	a8f219e583ef2ea5635c43c921e3a64358f9ddbe01fdfcdab473f4b38cf1e11c
	CRC32	b66717fa
	Example file location	---

Filename qic157.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 9216 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	59d3ce3ca73a1996a2f2bd33f08496f8
	SHA1	3195b25481e29f92d422412384a7c1e90a889c7d
	SHA256	ac06b5afc29a80e38c13d677751d9f623f887565b26df18c888b856e60a5e3be
	CRC32	2a239876
	Example file location	---

Filename qic157.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 9216 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	f3d3a89a944215a0b8889f4e1b259ddd
	SHA1	596fd465de7c214578ab34b0f7fa6101e56d5b0d
	SHA256	dbdcd4d7b728af3b8a22bca1a6c5b7e441f30ee4e6d9d4cd1ed4809a6b56e3ef
	CRC32	62c2c5df
	Example file location	---