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vwififlt.sys - How to Fix? Download Now

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

vwififlt.sys file Virtual WiFi Filter 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 vwififlt.sys related errors on your device. You can also download vwififlt.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

For Windows Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7

File info

General information
Filename vwififlt.sys
File extension SYS
Description Virtual WiFi Filter 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
vwififlt.sys

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

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

vwififlt.sys

Error

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

OK

Problems related to vwififlt.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 vwififlt.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.

vwififlt.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

Virus Scan

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with vwififlt.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.

Windows Update

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to vwififlt.sys file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "Windows Update" in the search field
  3. Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
  4. Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
  5. 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 vwififlt.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

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 vwififlt.sys file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the vwififlt.sys file with properly working version. To use the tool:

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "cmd" in the search field
  3. Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
  4. Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
  5. Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Windows Recovery

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the vwififlt.sys file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

  1. Go to the Windows "Start" menu
  2. Type "System Restore" in the search field
  3. Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
  4. The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
  5. After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the vwififlt.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 vwififlt.sys file

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of vwififlt.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: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

If the steps did not solve your vwififlt.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 vwififlt.sys
System Windows 10
File size 63488 bytes
Date 2017-03-18
File details
MD5 6bd2ce09944e86953315b41041128cd0
SHA1 e77bdd97839c2ef7f25b069aac7aa104f8df69ed
SHA256 bddf5657fb08003d7d00f6dd4e2b50f79595110083a98e6e32632426b2a15c13
CRC32 3ef1de1f
Example file location C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Filename vwififlt.sys
System Windows 8.1
File size 57344 bytes
Date 2013-08-22
File details
MD5 ee26acf159a7460894044a0ccdd11256
SHA1 f6617638fce63172e2383301d231fd4439bd0eb7
SHA256 8ab8f88c829c8a95eb168eb410c16865e55b91c332b2b80e045a4eb91b41449b
CRC32 9001cc82
Example file location C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Filename vwififlt.sys
System Windows 8
File size 52224 bytes
Date 2012-07-26
File details
MD5 7139b7012ef75a82ca11177d4bf1cd37
SHA1 72a8d529e0a628604c383c5f3edc1e7569584b11
SHA256 bd31adc50168d03a03d0f1f962501aba2c4f1e155e921c3d28010c7781398210
CRC32 08c2b799
Example file location 1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Filename vwififlt.sys
System Windows 7
File size 59904 bytes
Date 2009-07-14
File details
MD5 6a3d66263414ff0d6fa754c646612f3f
SHA1 6aff3511944f237ccdab9dbcf336c791cdcc5400
SHA256 30f6ba594b0d3b94113064015a16d97811cd989df1715cce21ceab9894c1b4fb
CRC32 e877c48e
Example file location C:\Windows\System32\drivers\