Microsoft Windows DLL scext.dll

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Last Updated: 11/28/2023
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scext.dll, also known as a Service Control Manager Extension DLL for non-minwin file, was created by Microsoft for the development of Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. DLL files fall under under the Win32 DLL (Executable application) file type category.

The first version of scext.dll for Windows 7 was introduced on 07/22/2009 in Windows 7. The latest file update released for Windows 8.1 was on 10/18/2013 [file version 6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)]. scext.dll is found in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, and Windows 7.

Please see below for more detailed information, DLL file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of scext.dll.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	scext.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Service Control Manager Extension DLL for non-minwin
Object File Type:	Executable application
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:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x31a0
Code Size:	26112

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File Info	Description
File Size:	36 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2014:11:21 06:53:11+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:04:30+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2014:10:29 01:05:48+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	11.0
Code Size:	26112
Initialized Data Size:	10240
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x31a0
OS Version:	6.3
Image Version:	6.3
Subsystem Version:	6.3
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	6.3.9600.17415
Product Version Number:	6.3.9600.17415
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Service Control Manager Extension DLL for non-minwin
File Version:	6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)
Internal Name:	scext.dll
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	scext.dll
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	6.3.9600.17415

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What are scext.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library scext.dll Errors

scext.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like scext.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like sapisvr.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Windows) could share the same scext.dll file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DLL file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when scext.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Windows is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common scext.dll errors include:

Access Violation at address - scext.dll.
scext.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Windows\System32\scext.dll.
Cannot register scext.dll.
Cannot start Windows. A required component is missing: scext.dll. Please install Windows again.
Failed to load scext.dll.
The application has failed to start because scext.dll was not found.
The file scext.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because scext.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your scext.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Windows), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, scext.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows, system crash while loading scext.dll, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix scext.dll 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 scext.dll 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 scext.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing scext.dll 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 scext.dll 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 scext.dll 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 scext.dll 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 scext.dll 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 scext.dll 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 scext.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free scext.dll 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 scext.dll 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 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\

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 scext.dll 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 scext.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying scext.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows DLL 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 scext.dll and all other DLL files for Windows. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

scext.dll

6.3.9600.17415

6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.3.9600.17415
File Version:	6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)
File Size:	37376
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	141460446bc63eb0bd41cccb3b5530cb
SHA1 Checksum:	f8069303f758fc63948ea0bba3e771a8f516dc69
SHA256 Checksum:	2a750b9d689e08d1611d405abc82f29af1018e0852cbd680dcc2f1a7a83a21df
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	10240
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

scext.dll

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:	24064
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	6c197eb395707db52e1cc6f47b4808ba
SHA1 Checksum:	c4ae6f6040b665ba7c64e0cef4f8497956ee6a5d
SHA256 Checksum:	a33760e034abaeb35fd3b51085e430f3436f5eae782fd9d887fddf394ee626fc
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	8192
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

scext.dll

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
File Size:	89088
MD5 Checksum:	e914a50a151dffe63d3935226db5e2c1
SHA1 Checksum:	cfe23d7202c51ede46dc1b548eaa163b8c2c7b62
SHA256 Checksum:	7dcce4060344e1c771679f1c20378a0beb3c1f06db684072f07b98921a62a299
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

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

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