How to Repair usbcir.sys? Download Now

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

usbcir.sys file USB Consumer IR Driver for eHome. 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 usbcir.sys related errors on your device. You can also download usbcir.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 usbcir.sys

4.1 List of usbcir.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	usbcir.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	USB Consumer IR Driver for eHome

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common usbcir.sys file related problems

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

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

usbcir.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\usbcir.inf_x86_46b69dcec961e70f\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\usbcir.inf_x86_42429b33eb29fc74\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\usbcir.inf_x86_42429b33eb29fc74\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 88064 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	f03978a81d53fa77eb94e7b0e5b7e038
	SHA1	3a923e1138bb63de10635d86a6dd60c266c145e8
	SHA256	a06b322d45da0c53dc24ac09820dcb00bf07205acc6f5e1fac098db930396136
	CRC32	b749bb95
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\usbcir.inf_x86_46b69dcec961e70f\

Filename usbcir.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 87552 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	ab4573b76a1fcbb029d0a328ace783bc
	SHA1	cbed63340eb5ff4f09162a160d4b96a301881d01
	SHA256	f1ec3dd245fb9521268848bd2317f595f763ab153c2678ff85393cdd9f350cc5
	CRC32	5f84d6b6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\usbcir.inf_x86_42429b33eb29fc74\

Filename usbcir.sys

System Windows 8

File size 87040 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	614bdd1ab210f6dce5edfe0624717c94
	SHA1	dd25f2736a1ddaf0b28815b8d11cbf7cca446baa
	SHA256	d7473c35a6835311a8d2a351ec03b813acde3d7546a696a80479a0286d2c5369
	CRC32	7cc5779f
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\usbcir.inf_x86_42429b33eb29fc74\

Filename usbcir.sys

System Windows 7

File size 100352 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	af0892a803fdda7492f595368e3b68e7
	SHA1	77fbce0265bc780304c1833a39d250ce500b69eb
	SHA256	f263346deb4d742eb436cf578f187ac8521d84ced52e98475e6198ec52244f07
	CRC32	bf62f587
	Example file location	---

Filename usbcir.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 79360 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	8c39d53e1a343f4c47ee8f3c052126d8
	SHA1	2aed4c58651d7b3964a26b0da2de9f4e4a2196ef
	SHA256	e37a85dc8ef4c60c1480316a492b0d12f9d512d186f2d97338ebabcf50aed5d2
	CRC32	2916dfb4
	Example file location	---

Filename usbcir.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 79360 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	9247f7e0b65852c1f6631480984d6ed2
	SHA1	cc13dd740eafbd432b86dcebbb926ea12ae1a412
	SHA256	e3360a0ee891b8badef5ff53f796c79d6ad218961087f866e451f3b6f278672a
	CRC32	060c7b65
	Example file location	---