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SDScanLibrary.dll: How to Fix DLL Errors, Download, and Update

Last Updated: 12/06/2024
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DLL files such as SDScanLibrary.dll are categorized as Win32 DLL (Executable application) files. As a Spybot - Search & Destroy Scan Engine file, it was created for use in Spybot - Search & Destroy by Safer Networking Ltd..

The first version of SDScanLibrary.dll was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 07/01/2014 inside Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.4.40. The newest file release date for Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.6.46 was 06/19/2017 [version 2.6.46.134].

This article discusses complete file details, DLL file troubleshooting instructions for problems with SDScanLibrary.dll, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	SDScanLibrary.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Spybot - Search & Destroy Scan Engine
Object File Type:	Executable application
Comments:	Scan and clean engine for Spybot - Search & Destroy.
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Safer-Networking Ltd.
Software Program:	Spybot - Search & Destroy
Legal Copyright:	© 2000-2017 Safer-Networking Ltd. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	ASCII
Language Code:	Neutral
File Flags:	Pre-release
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x31a3d4
Code Size:	3248128

View Other SDScanLibrary.dll Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	4.1 MB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:01 15:57:09+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2016:03:21 12:19:42+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	2.25
Code Size:	3248128
Initialized Data Size:	1018880
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x31a3d4
OS Version:	5.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	2.6.46.134
Product Version Number:	2.6.46.134
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	Pre-release
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	Neutral
Character Set:	ASCII
Company Name:	Safer-Networking Ltd.
File Description:	Spybot - Search & Destroy Scan Engine
File Version:	2.6.46.134
Internal Name:
Legal Copyright:	© 2000-2017 Safer-Networking Ltd. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	Spybot - Search & Destroy
Product Version:	2.6.46.0
Comments:	Scan and clean engine for Spybot - Search & Destroy.
Legal Trademarks:	Spybot® and Spybot - Search & Destroy® are registered trademarks.

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What are SDScanLibrary.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library SDScanLibrary.dll Errors

SDScanLibrary.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like SDScanLibrary.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like blindman.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Spybot - Search & Destroy) could share the same SDScanLibrary.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 SDScanLibrary.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 SDScanLibrary.dll errors include:

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

Your SDScanLibrary.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, SDScanLibrary.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Spybot - Search & Destroy, system crash while loading SDScanLibrary.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 SDScanLibrary.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 SDScanLibrary.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 SDScanLibrary.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 SDScanLibrary.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 SDScanLibrary.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 SDScanLibrary.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 SDScanLibrary.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free SDScanLibrary.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 SDScanLibrary.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 SDScanLibrary.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 SDScanLibrary.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying SDScanLibrary.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 SDScanLibrary.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

SDScanLibrary.dll

2.6.46.134

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Spybot - Search & Destroy
Software Version:	2.6.46.134
File Version:	2.6.46.134
File Size:	4350040
File Date:	01/01/2020
MD5 Checksum:	7c3b464d7127fd4701cf95d3dc5cbbcf
SHA1 Checksum:	a0748e8dbe3f950923a7698cc7baa3968e2d785d
SHA256 Checksum:	d0ac57624eb50e260dcf7033632146cde6756d340bd0dec0c5dd3df1a203aeb2
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:	1018880
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

SDScanLibrary.dll

2.4.40.0

2.4.40.131

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Spybot - Search & Destroy
Software Version:	2.4.40.0
File Version:	2.4.40.131
File Size:	1933256
File Date:	10/02/2019
MD5 Checksum:	89e6462a142ce341b0a25777cfb00ecc
SHA1 Checksum:	2d69064ae0d976d5ad4407240a175d5c5441dff3
SHA256 Checksum:	99b4346ee450ea65a9589da070706c517d699e9a3894c937f0f9f595c21ea8f4
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:	392192
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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File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
Sessions.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.4.40	5303710	C:\Windows\servicing\Sessions\
setupact.log	Log	Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.4.40	60976	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
SA.DAT	Game Data	Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.6.46	6	C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
WmiApRpl.h	C/C++/Objective-C Header	Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.4.40	3444	C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\
WmiApRpl.h	C/C++/Objective-C Header	Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.6.46	3444	C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\

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