Fixing SCCSpyDrone.ani Issues - How to Download and Repair

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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SCCSpyDrone.ani uses the ANI file extension, which is more specifically known as a Windows Animated Cursor file. It is classified as a RIFF (Windows Animated Cursor) file, created for The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II demo by Electronic Arts.

The first version of SCCSpyDrone.ani was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 02/09/2006 inside The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II demo. According to our records, this release is the only version of this file offered by Electronic Arts.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting ANI file problems with SCCSpyDrone.ani, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: SCCSpyDrone.ani
File Extension: ANI file extension
File Type: System
Description: Windows Animated Cursor
MIME Type: application/unknown
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II demo
Developer: Electronic Arts
Software: The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II
Software Version: demo
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 1632
Oldest File Date: 12/28/2019
Latest File Date: 12/28/2019


What are SCCSpyDrone.ani Error Messages?


General SCCSpyDrone.ani Runtime Errors

SCCSpyDrone.ani file errors often occur during the startup phase of The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II, but can also occur while the program is running. These types ANI errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II is running. Here are some of the most common SCCSpyDrone.ani runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Battle for Middle-earth (tm) II Demo\data\cursors\SCCSpyDrone.ani

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most ANI errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your SCCSpyDrone.ani file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, SCCSpyDrone.ani file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II, system crash while loading or saving SCCSpyDrone.ani, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix SCCSpyDrone.ani 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 SCCSpyDrone.ani 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):

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

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the SCCSpyDrone.ani error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II software.

You can uninstall The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II demo and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II software.

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

The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II demo

Electronic Arts

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 SCCSpyDrone.ani error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

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

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



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your SCCSpyDrone.ani 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 SCCSpyDrone.ani file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free SCCSpyDrone.ani files for every applicable version of The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download SCCSpyDrone.ani Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\The Battle for Middle-earth (tm) II Demo\data\cursors\
  4. 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 SCCSpyDrone.ani 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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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying SCCSpyDrone.ani to your appropriate Windows system directory. Electronic Arts typically does not release The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II ANI 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 SCCSpyDrone.ani and all other ANI files for The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II. An incorrectly installed ANI file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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