Download and Fix tpm.sys

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

tpm.sys file TPM Device 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 tpm.sys related errors on your device. You can also download tpm.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 tpm.sys

4.1 List of tpm.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	tpm.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	TPM Device 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	English (U.S.)

Most common tpm.sys file related problems

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

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

tpm.sys

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of tpm.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\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 177056 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	0fc75a681ae33e5129e686d087e5677b
	SHA1	edd585554092e8c9cc84a657da6a857e630b249b
	SHA256	79f0496ffe3af21b7b87ddbd1986fb9295bc2da096121c827cf1de376eef3934
	CRC32	c66ee1e9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename tpm.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 133472 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	7441a1e10500ac6229ddce369a953929
	SHA1	8347d791241e1dcfdafc8aa4f06daab9741c2cd7
	SHA256	e0c5863a7b89f86a09dbcc602907a3ef3d4511b593a9878fef559737075fa280
	CRC32	465b2421
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename tpm.sys

System Windows 8

File size 121584 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	637e61491154755211931d8535bb75a5
	SHA1	aad43b31c6fc663d784fedc3d553438ec4e3f71d
	SHA256	43a5326aa0ea5e893c490ef92badb0af1a092b0045357f074f3f118d50c35855
	CRC32	5a8a3661
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename tpm.sys

System Windows 7

File size 38400 bytes

Date 2009-07-13

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File details
	MD5	dbcc20c02e8a3e43b03c304a4e40a84f
	SHA1	8fd72a0414e8ac87bb0f983abc636ebb27a7ea31
	SHA256	bf5f3accb0342304a6870e94d2576644b08dbf307c853c7dba4b82b0c7309da4
	CRC32	73f60add
	Example file location	---

Filename tpm.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 54840 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	270308efb59976157755c768b8544b5f
	SHA1	3d1306e7a06a6269c33770d39d70cfe9fd964162
	SHA256	cab8f9debf2a646929ec92e41734e9974aa6af80f69c4e22974fa7688abf4fad
	CRC32	05619e5f
	Example file location	---

Filename tpm.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 49256 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	dab33013f59f28a892f7d103491d0e16
	SHA1	992c9dd3e5cfabf0f7f9492837c33861d11b715b
	SHA256	63cee3ee2c31cf3ad50ed4474309530cb04c4ae79e7839ea8ec1c0fe62f237c8
	CRC32	e09e9b65
	Example file location	---