How to Download and Repair Seaddsmc.sys (3 Step Guide)

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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seaddsmc.sys is considered a type of Seagate/Archive Medium changer driver file. It is most-commonly used in Microsoft® Windows® Operating System developed by Microsoft. It uses the SYS file extension and is considered a Win32 EXE (Driver) file.

seaddsmc.sys was first released for Windows Vista Operating System on 11/08/2006 with Windows Vista. The latest version update [v10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)] for Windows was 10 released on 07/29/2015. seaddsmc.sys is included in Windows 10, Windows Vista, and Windows 8.1 versions.

This article discusses complete file details, SYS file troubleshooting instructions for problems with seaddsmc.sys, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	seaddsmc.sys
File Extension:	SYS file extension
Description:	Seagate/Archive Medium changer driver
Object File Type:	Driver
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	Neutral
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x50a0
Code Size:	5632

View Other seaddsmc.sys Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	10 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 18:18:17+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:54+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Warning:	Possibly corrupt Version resource
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2046:10:31 07:52:39+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	5632
Initialized Data Size:	3584
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x50a0
OS Version:	10.0
Image Version:	10.0
Subsystem Version:	10.0
Subsystem:	Native
File Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
Product Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Driver
File Subtype:	7
Language Code:	Neutral
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Seagate/Archive Medium changer driver
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	seaddsmc.sys
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	seaddsmc.sys
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are seaddsmc.sys Error Messages?

seaddsmc.sys Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Errors

There are a number of reasons why you could be encountering issues with seaddsmc.sys. Most of the issues concerning sys files involve Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors. These types of seaddsmc.sys errors can be cause by hardware problems, outdated firmware, corrupt drivers, or other software-related (eg. Windows update) issues. Some of these errors include:

seaddsmc.sys could not be found.
seaddsmc.sys failed to load.
The file seaddsmc.sys is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - seaddsmc.sys.

A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. The problem seems to be caused by the following file: seaddsmc.sys.

:( Your PC ran into a problem that it couldn't handle, and now needs to restart. You can search for the error online: [BSOD] (seaddsmc.sys).

STOP 0x0000003B: SYSTEM SERVICE EXCEPTION (seaddsmc.sys) STOP 0×0000007A: KERNEL DATA INPAGE (seaddsmc.sys) STOP 0x0000000A: IRQL NOT LESS EQUAL (seaddsmc.sys) STOP 0x0000001E: KMODE EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED (seaddsmc.sys) STOP 0x0000007E: SYSTEM THREAD EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED (seaddsmc.sys) STOP 0x00000050: PAGE FAULT IN A NONPAGED AREA (seaddsmc.sys)

It's Critical to Resolve Blue Screen of Death Errors

In the majority of cases, you will encounter seaddsmc.sys BSOD errors after you've installed new hardware, software (Windows), or performed a failed Windows Update. In other cases, software corruption caused by a malware infection can lead to seaddsmc.sys Blue Screen of Death errors. Therefore, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

GEEK TIP : As a rule of thumb, it's always a good idea to create a Windows "Snapshot" backup / System Restore Point before making any hardware or software changes to your computer. That way, it's very easy to restore your system in the unfortunate event you encounter a seaddsmc.sys Blue Screen of Death error after recent changes.

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How to Fix seaddsmc.sys Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your seaddsmc.sys issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the seaddsmc.sys error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing seaddsmc.sys file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt seaddsmc.sys files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
In the box, click "YES".
You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
SFC will begin scanning for seaddsmc.sys issues and any other system file problems.
Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

sfc /scannow

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many seaddsmc.sys error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the seaddsmc.sys error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your seaddsmc.sys File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate seaddsmc.sys file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free seaddsmc.sys files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download seaddsmc.sys Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\mchgr.inf_999a0955\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\mchgr.inf_be757aa3\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\mchgr.inf_amd64_neutral_407146dba80d1566\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\mchgr.inf_x86_d68c7653ccfc8b46\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\mchgr.inf_x86_86a2bc5c83e005e4\
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Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\mchgr.inf_x86_ba100587bcd18b1c\

Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve seaddsmc.sys problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download seaddsmc.sys Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying seaddsmc.sys to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows SYS files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing seaddsmc.sys and all other SYS files for Windows. An incorrectly installed SYS file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

seaddsmc.sys

10.0.15063.0

10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	10.0.15063.0
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
File Size:	10240
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	e7795e78ea11bcac8a0367fc110ec9c1
SHA1 Checksum:	f8a8340ed2f04e133c65cdafb5f316a1316375ba
SHA256 Checksum:	8066a147c67c7a20199cc66c025f943c5a95f47912e0f67b2070089f1a8a3728
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	3584
Linker Version:	14.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	10.0
File Modification Date/Time:	03/18/2017

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

seaddsmc.sys

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	12288
MD5 Checksum:	f3ade4d34c76cd23c9b5bc72e8a7706a
SHA1 Checksum:	679cfac7c8684e113b90b7f71751bf7021336aa5
SHA256 Checksum:	c9ff7422095d17fea5d38f1153d2824147033f740e769714b5ee4585883346da
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
There is no information available.

seaddsmc.sys

6.0.6001.18000

6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.0.6001.18000
File Version:	6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840)
File Size:	12288
File Date:	01/21/2008
MD5 Checksum:	b60ba3d4de1e3c6a160b61be0f0307c8
SHA1 Checksum:	14575c935d011277254b53f4a7542dfaf272c347
SHA256 Checksum:	cd6eed2af693e860bfdf30fd50075c8c6bb8f946d20d711132cc228410e44e4e
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	3072
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/21/2008

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

seaddsmc.sys

6.3.9600.16384

6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.3.9600.16384
File Version:	6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623)
File Size:	9728
File Date:	08/22/2013
MD5 Checksum:	9cac5640c9f8de47e5e2628b904a4091
SHA1 Checksum:	e11f8d61a0305e706970eef6e941f9862bf8fac4
SHA256 Checksum:	b2196b1aa5138bd19682836f4ea2c726d2fdbd3dc5c2d7592498e28eab056b07
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	3072
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	08/22/2013

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

seaddsmc.sys

6.2.9200.16384

6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.2.9200.16384
File Version:	6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
File Size:	9728
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	aac0bbd8a6208289cd6cdf007d93afa6
SHA1 Checksum:	17b06d7ddb6a7769631a973f9983cda3218477fe
SHA256 Checksum:	84aa0dcf89b3ac14eb9428190eaf8c9fc8a7994d185d977ee872bc159248c783
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	3072
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

seaddsmc.sys

6.1.7601.17514

6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.1.7601.17514
File Version:	6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850)
File Size:	12800
File Date:	11/21/2010
MD5 Checksum:	668863845c2c632c789634daff2e3a8a
SHA1 Checksum:	8c0de85251ac21256a17b583383c1661f72c21d9
SHA256 Checksum:	ec18b0303982c5206ff3260f10c749877487c7b1eb14a96601b2b321b776b60e
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	3072
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2010

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