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Repair SDEvents.dll DLL Issues (How to Download and Fix)

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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SDEvents.dll, also known as a Event Log helper for Spybot - Search & Destroy file, was created by Safer Networking Ltd. for the development of Spybot - Search & Destroy. DLL files fall under under the Win32 DLL (Executable application) file type category.

The first version of SDEvents.dll for Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.4.40 was seen on 07/01/2014 in Windows 10. The latest file version for Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.6.46 is v2.6.46.2 released on 06/19/2017.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting DLL file problems with SDEvents.dll, 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:	SDEvents.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Event Log helper for Spybot - Search & Destroy
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:	Safer-Networking Ltd.
Software Program:	Spybot - Search & Destroy
Legal Copyright:	© 2010-2017 Safer-Networking Ltd. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	ASCII
Language Code:	Neutral
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x2008
Code Size:	1024

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File Info	Description
File Size:	25 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:01 15:57:01+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2014:04:25 12:11:43+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	2.25
Code Size:	1024
Initialized Data Size:	4096
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x2008
OS Version:	5.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	2.6.46.2
Product Version Number:	2.6.46.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	Neutral
Character Set:	ASCII
Company Name:	Safer-Networking Ltd.
File Description:	Event Log helper for Spybot - Search & Destroy
File Version:	2.6.46.2
Legal Copyright:	© 2010-2017 Safer-Networking Ltd. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	Spybot - Search & Destroy
Product Version:	2.6.46.0
Legal Trademarks:	Spybot® and Spybot - Search & Destroy® are registered trademarks.

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What are SDEvents.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library SDEvents.dll Errors

SDEvents.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like SDEvents.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like explorer.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Spybot - Search & Destroy) could share the same SDEvents.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 SDEvents.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Spybot - Search & Destroy is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common SDEvents.dll errors include:

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

Your SDEvents.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Spybot - Search & Destroy), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, SDEvents.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Spybot - Search & Destroy, system crash while loading SDEvents.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 SDEvents.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 SDEvents.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 SDEvents.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Spybot - Search & Destroy (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Spybot - Search & Destroy software.

You can uninstall Spybot - Search & Destroy software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.6.46 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Spybot - Search & Destroy software.

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

Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.6.46

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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 SDEvents.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 SDEvents.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 SDEvents.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 SDEvents.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free SDEvents.dll files for every applicable version of Spybot - Search & Destroy. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download SDEvents.dll Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Spybot - Search & Destroy folder location:

Windows 10: C:\SpybotPortable\App\Spybot\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Spybot - Search & Destroy 2\
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 SDEvents.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 SDEvents.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.6.46

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

SDEvents.dll

2.6.46.0

2.6.46.2

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Spybot - Search & Destroy
Software Version:	2.6.46.0
File Version:	2.6.46.2
File Size:	25784
File Date:	01/01/2020
MD5 Checksum:	1a0f8693f509b00fdde943daa6969897
SHA1 Checksum:	611c8e35d1deef21c5d36b9674ac44759b8423f6
SHA256 Checksum:	44d7fc093f4ce9029e6a5bc957a231bb1aebd4cf13dd09274b20dc3cdb32be4f
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\SpybotPortable\App\Spybot\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	4096
Linker Version:	2.25
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/01/2020

Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.4.40

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

SDEvents.dll

2.4.40.0

2.4.40.2

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Spybot - Search & Destroy
Software Version:	2.4.40.0
File Version:	2.4.40.2
File Size:	12256
File Date:	10/02/2019
MD5 Checksum:	2b33a8164c76b0c1d2ab33f71deff126
SHA1 Checksum:	61e1df635386e9f4eeb00a8c8a2f9566a90f0448
SHA256 Checksum:	819aae72d91100e3fc8d26bf5377fa7333c35a158282a40162b87ab22d4b3172
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Spybot - Search & Destr ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	3584
Linker Version:	2.25
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/02/2019

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Files Related to SDEvents.dll

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qquicklayoutsplugin.dll	C++ Application Development Framework	Qt5 (5.11.1.0)	87672	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\
ConfigurationManager.dll	Dynamic Link Library	Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.4.40	515072	C:\Windows\Panther\
System.ComponentModel....	System.ComponentModel.DataAnnotations.dll	Microsoft® .NET Framework (4.6.24301.0)	21936	C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\

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setupact.log	Log	Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.4.40	9909	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
setupact.log	Log	Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.6.46	62521	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
setupact.log	Log	Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.6.46	27977	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
api-ms-win-core-heap-l...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	18040	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...

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