Microsoft Windows SYS viaide.sys

How to Download and Fix Viaide.sys BSOD Errors

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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VIA Generic PCI IDE Bus Driver files such as viaide.sys utilize the SYS file extension. This file is considered a Win32 EXE (Driver) file, and was first created by Microsoft for the VIA PCI IDE MINI Driver software package.

The first version of viaide.sys for Windows Vista was introduced on 11/08/2006 in Windows Vista. The most recent version [file version 6,0,6000,170] was introduced on 10/18/2013 for Windows 8.1. viaide.sys is included in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7.

Please see below for more detailed information, SYS file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of viaide.sys.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	viaide.sys
File Extension:	SYS file extension
Description:	VIA Generic PCI IDE Bus Driver
Object File Type:	Driver
Comments:	Support Windows XP
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	VIA Technologies, Inc.
Software Program:	VIA PCI IDE MINI Driver
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (C) VIA Technologies, Inc. 2000-2007

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x22d2
Code Size:	5632

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File Info	Description
File Size:	18 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2013:08:22 05:33:00+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:04:28+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2013:08:22 04:11:44+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	11.0
Code Size:	5632
Initialized Data Size:	3072
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x22d2
OS Version:	6.3
Image Version:	6.3
Subsystem Version:	6.3
Subsystem:	Native
File Version Number:	6.0.6000.170
Product Version Number:	6.0.6000.170
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Driver
File Subtype:	8
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	VIA Technologies, Inc.
File Description:	VIA Generic PCI IDE Bus Driver
File Version:	6,0,6000,170
Internal Name:	viaide.sys
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (C) VIA Technologies, Inc. 2000-2007
Original Filename:	pciide.sys
Product Name:	VIA PCI IDE MINI Driver
Product Version:	6,0,6000,170
Comments:	Support Windows XP
Legal Trademarks:
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What are viaide.sys Error Messages?

viaide.sys Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Errors

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

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

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

It's Critical to Resolve Blue Screen of Death Errors

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

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

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing viaide.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 viaide.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 viaide.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 viaide.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 viaide.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 viaide.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 viaide.sys file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free viaide.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 viaide.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\mshdc.inf_1d87dda2\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\mshdc.inf_b6d20d6f\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\mshdc.inf_f8cccc79\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\mshdc.inf_amd64_neutral_aad30bdeec04ea5e\
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Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\mshdc.inf_x86_79ee6a786812523f\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\mshdc.inf_x86_74136ef4a48e4644\

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 8.1.

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

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying viaide.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 viaide.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 Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

viaide.sys

5.1.3790.150

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software:	VIA PCI IDE MINI Driver
Software Version:	5.1.3790.150
File Version:	5.1.3790.150
File Size:	18024
File Date:	01/21/2008
MD5 Checksum:	8294b6c3fdb6c33f24e150de647ecdaa
SHA1 Checksum:	e06bfa3e1a69c836a5932aa53b715ba78538e92b
SHA256 Checksum:	febd9536ef61f700dfd5d9cb815808c8415d5b23590b3ce17b12d84f4670ea4d
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository ... C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository ... C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository ... C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

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

viaide.sys

6.0.6000.170

6,0,6000,170

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	VIA PCI IDE MINI Driver
Software Version:	6.0.6000.170
File Version:	6,0,6000,170
File Size:	18272
File Date:	08/22/2013
MD5 Checksum:	75b08537dcf231a7b536ace2ed8e8a35
SHA1 Checksum:	39c136cc415c0c0fffa4a9560b9cf21810d28cad
SHA256 Checksum:	520d87b7ae1e351af4c1798528d371188102f6552f2c576c40d6a2ab55b8a718
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\ 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

viaide.sys

6.0.6000.170

6,0,6000,170

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	VIA PCI IDE MINI Driver
Software Version:	6.0.6000.170
File Version:	6,0,6000,170
File Size:	18160
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	11283532ce62ba51557d00e09262ed78
SHA1 Checksum:	473b870bc5f748c072b2fd4b593d3843aeba1260
SHA256 Checksum:	150af6de38a1b4c286aaad465a5284c141b174ff9196c8f96132241b83757c4f
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\ 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

viaide.sys

6.0.6000.170

6,0,6000,170

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
Software:	VIA PCI IDE MINI Driver
Software Version:	6.0.6000.170
File Version:	6,0,6000,170
File Size:	17488
File Date:	07/14/2009
MD5 Checksum:	e5689d93ffe4e5d66c0178761240dd54
SHA1 Checksum:	ff5d225af841a5cacd92553d4790ba5bc4304961
SHA256 Checksum:	6d35ced80681b12aaf63bfa0da1c386e71d3838839b68a686990aa8031949d27
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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