Safer Networking Ltd. Spybot - Search & Destroy DLL SDTasks.dll

How to Repair SDTasks.dll (Free Download)

Last Updated: 12/02/2023
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SDTasks.dll, also known as a Library to help managing scheduled tasks 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 initial introduction of SDTasks.dll released in Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.4.40 was for Windows 10 on 07/01/2014. The most recent release for Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.6.46 launched on 06/19/2017 [version 2.6.46.15 release].

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple DLL file troubleshooting, and list of free SDTasks.dll downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	SDTasks.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Library to help managing scheduled tasks
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:	0x15e978
Code Size:	1432064

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File Info	Description
File Size:	1640 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:01 15:57:11+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2015:06:17 07:33:29+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	2.25
Code Size:	1432064
Initialized Data Size:	202752
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x15e978
OS Version:	5.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	2.6.46.15
Product Version Number:	2.6.46.15
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:	Library to help managing scheduled tasks
File Version:	2.6.46.15
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 SDTasks.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library SDTasks.dll Errors

SDTasks.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like SDTasks.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 SDTasks.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 SDTasks.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 SDTasks.dll errors include:

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

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

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

SDTasks.dll

2.6.46.15

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Spybot - Search & Destroy
Software Version:	2.6.46.15
File Version:	2.6.46.15
File Size:	1679216
File Date:	01/01/2020
MD5 Checksum:	57b59ee1f7a3cf2dd2068d84df2227c5
SHA1 Checksum:	570202e9bcad5e5b21c3e0d4a0b04273b24f1cd7
SHA256 Checksum:	a598a24c0922f4b5a54fa7458cfe7540b82c414bf0931679a4e521d5685be462
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:	202752
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

SDTasks.dll

2.4.40.0

2.4.40.15

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Spybot - Search & Destroy
Software Version:	2.4.40.0
File Version:	2.4.40.15
File Size:	1626064
File Date:	10/02/2019
MD5 Checksum:	f0c6704eb0e694ccf6f6857d71124c8c
SHA1 Checksum:	d8c415b93249e4f952c2015ab3b17ffe7b56fa22
SHA256 Checksum:	1ee735e24ba27707b46057c8e258ae275868329651d160d6079543a1f6ad411c
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:	200704
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 SDTasks.dll

DLL Files Related to SDTasks.dll

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
api-ms-win-core-proces...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12)	12136	C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\
CursorResourceBuilder.dll	Dynamic Link Library	Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.4.40	465408	C:\Windows\Panther\
api-ms-win-downlevel-v...	ApiSet Stub DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.1)	11680	C:\Windows\System32\
ReAgent.dll	Microsoft Windows Recovery Agent DLL	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.1)	1048472	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
Microsoft.Advertising.dll	Dynamic Link Library	Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.4.40	5402112	C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\

Other Files Related to SDTasks.dll

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
setupact.log	Log	Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.4.40	2027260	C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
SA.DAT	Game Data	Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.4.40	6	C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\
WmiApRpl.h	C/C++/Objective-C Header	Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.6.46	3444	C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\
diagwrn.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.4.40	3813	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
diagwrn.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.6.46	5718	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\

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