Microsoft Windows SYS sffdisk.sys

Fixing Sffdisk.sys Issues - How to Download and Repair

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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Small Form Factor Disk Driver files, such as sffdisk.sys, are considered a type of Win64 EXE (Driver) file. They are associated with the SYS file extension, developed by Microsoft for Microsoft® Windows® Operating System.

The first release of sffdisk.sys for the Windows Vista platform was on 11/08/2006 for Windows Vista. The latest file version for Windows 7 is v6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) released on 07/22/2009. sffdisk.sys is included in Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.

In this article, you will find detailed sffdisk.sys information, a SYS file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	sffdisk.sys
File Extension:	SYS file extension
Description:	Small Form Factor Disk 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:	0x70f0
Code Size:	10240

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File Info	Description
File Size:	14 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2009:07:14 00:01:01+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:16+00:00
File Type:	Win64 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
Time Stamp:	2009:07:14 00:01:01+00:00
PE Type:	PE32+
Linker Version:	9.0
Code Size:	10240
Initialized Data Size:	3072
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x70f0
OS Version:	6.1
Image Version:	6.1
Subsystem Version:	6.1
Subsystem:	Native
File Version Number:	6.1.7600.16385
Product Version Number:	6.1.7600.16385
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:	Small Form Factor Disk Driver
File Version:	6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Internal Name:	sffdisk.sys
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	sffdisk.sys
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	6.1.7600.16385

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What are sffdisk.sys Error Messages?

sffdisk.sys Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Errors

There are a number of reasons why you could be encountering issues with sffdisk.sys. Most of the issues concerning sys files involve Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors. These types of sffdisk.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:

sffdisk.sys could not be found.
sffdisk.sys failed to load.
The file sffdisk.sys is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - sffdisk.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: sffdisk.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] (sffdisk.sys).

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

It's Critical to Resolve Blue Screen of Death Errors

In the majority of cases, you will encounter sffdisk.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 sffdisk.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 sffdisk.sys Blue Screen of Death error after recent changes.

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How to Fix sffdisk.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 sffdisk.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 sffdisk.sys error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing sffdisk.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 sffdisk.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 sffdisk.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 sffdisk.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 sffdisk.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 sffdisk.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 sffdisk.sys file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free sffdisk.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 sffdisk.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 XP: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\sffdisk.inf_7fb91888\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\sffdisk.inf_d85783a1\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\sffdisk.inf_723e5b4c\
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Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\sffdisk.inf_amd64_neutral_d2425e60845d17d3\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

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 7.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve sffdisk.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 sffdisk.sys Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying sffdisk.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 sffdisk.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 XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

sffdisk.sys

5.1.2600.5512

6.0.4069.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	5.1.2600.5512
File Version:	6.0.4069.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108)
File Size:	11904
File Date:	04/14/2008
MD5 Checksum:	0fa803c64df0914b41f807ea276bf2a6
SHA1 Checksum:	866e7a6997796c2eacef569938f1c7428a548cc2
SHA256 Checksum:	847b1cd47adf9e4ae298e74cc53a7f9db4e58f43919d3a2bbffe07244134778d
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	5.1
Initialized Data Size:	2176
Linker Version:	7.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	04/14/2008

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

sffdisk.sys

6.0.6000.16386

6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.0.6000.16386
File Version:	6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)
File Size:	14848
File Date:	11/02/2006
MD5 Checksum:	541b32f8d6b2dcb92ec43bab267e79ea
SHA1 Checksum:	70ed4c3204c4969b30c9a30de698c6b30ecfd6ae
SHA256 Checksum:	f5551608452965921c83f2ef87a3f2cf54362ff77340bfcd81ebfdeae6473fb2
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:	3584
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/02/2006

sffdisk.sys

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	14848
MD5 Checksum:	3a19c899bcf0ea24cfec2038e6a489db
SHA1 Checksum:	e8fe7fd7ebb5417f5eec10696e55ea5187e54df1
SHA256 Checksum:	c42f568d3bc9daa1b6df2fee8d6015cc223b8f2442c4c414ce682afe33f146f4
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\ C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository ...

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

sffdisk.sys

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
File Size:	14848
MD5 Checksum:	14d4b4465193a87c127933978e8c4106
SHA1 Checksum:	678ada8b40b0c24d1abeb685409ca706e30559c7
SHA256 Checksum:	a5c3f2f09e9a0715529b05ac1020ef0f432121e129447795257087e0d6a812fc
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository ...

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

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

sffdisk.sys

6.1.7600.16385

6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.1.7600.16385
File Version:	6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
File Size:	14336
File Date:	07/14/2009
MD5 Checksum:	a554811bcd09279536440c964ae35bbf
SHA1 Checksum:	c2aae6992fd378511ace905700271cdaec470a9a
SHA256 Checksum:	da8f893722f803e189d7d4d6c6232ed34505b63a64ed3a0132a5bb7a2babde55
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository ... C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

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:	07/14/2009

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