Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (64-bit) DLL SQLSVC.DLL

How to Download, Fix, and Update SQLSVC.DLL

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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DLL files such as SQLSVC.DLL are categorized as Win32 DLL (Executable application) files. As a Service Layer DLL for SQL Enterprise Workbench file, it was created for use in Microsoft SQL Server by Microsoft.

SQLSVC.DLL was first developed on 02/08/2009 for the Windows 10 Operating System in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (64-bit) 10.00.1600.22. This file version is latest update offered from Microsoft, according to our records.

This article discusses complete file details, DLL file troubleshooting instructions for problems with SQLSVC.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:	SQLSVC.DLL
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Service Layer DLL for SQL Enterprise Workbench
Object File Type:	Executable application
Comments:	SQL
File Operating System:	Windows NT
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft SQL Server
Legal Copyright:	Microsoft Corp. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	Private build
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x1428a
Code Size:	92160

View Other SQLSVC.DLL Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	106 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:30 04:52:48+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2008:07:09 22:36:38+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	8.0
Code Size:	92160
Initialized Data Size:	6144
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x1428a
OS Version:	5.0
Image Version:	5.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	2007.100.1600.22
Product Version Number:	10.0.1600.22
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	Private build
File OS:	Windows NT
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	Service Layer DLL for SQL Enterprise Workbench
File Version:	2007.0100.1600.022 ((SQL_PreRelease).080709-1414 )
Internal Name:	SQLSVC
Legal Copyright:	Microsoft Corp. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	Microsoft SQL Server
Product Version:	10.0.1600.22
Comments:	SQL
Legal Trademarks:	Microsoft SQL Server is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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What are SQLSVC.DLL Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library SQLSVC.DLL Errors

SQLSVC.DLL is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like SQLSVC.DLL, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like Setup.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (64-bit)) could share the same SQLSVC.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 SQLSVC.DLL is attempted to be loaded either when Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (64-bit) is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common SQLSVC.DLL errors include:

Access Violation at address - SQLSVC.DLL.
SQLSVC.DLL could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\100\Tools\Binn\SQLSVC.DLL.
Cannot register SQLSVC.DLL.
Cannot start Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (64-bit). A required component is missing: SQLSVC.DLL. Please install Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (64-bit) again.
Failed to load SQLSVC.DLL.
The application has failed to start because SQLSVC.DLL was not found.
The file SQLSVC.DLL is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because SQLSVC.DLL was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your SQLSVC.DLL file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (64-bit)), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, SQLSVC.DLL file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (64-bit), system crash while loading SQLSVC.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 SQLSVC.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 SQLSVC.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 SQLSVC.DLL error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (64-bit) (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (64-bit) software.

You can uninstall Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (64-bit) 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 Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (64-bit) 10.00.1600.22 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (64-bit) software.

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

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (64-bit) 10.00.1600.22

Microsoft Corporation

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 SQLSVC.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 SQLSVC.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 SQLSVC.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 SQLSVC.DLL file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free SQLSVC.DLL files for every applicable version of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (64-bit). Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download SQLSVC.DLL Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (64-bit) folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\100\Tools\Binn\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL10.SQLEXPRESS\MSSQL\Binn\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\100\Tools\Binn\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\100\Tools\Binn\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL10.SQLEXPRESS\MSSQL\Binn\
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 SQLSVC.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 SQLSVC.DLL Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying SQLSVC.DLL to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (64-bit) 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 SQLSVC.DLL and all other DLL files for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (64-bit). An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (64-bit) 10.00.1600.22

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

SQLSVC.DLL

10.0.1600.22

2007.0100.1600.022 ((SQL_PreRelease).080709-1414 )

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft SQL Server
Software Version:	10.0.1600.22
File Version:	2007.0100.1600.022 ((SQL_PreRelease).080709-1414 )
File Size:	134168
File Date:	01/24/2020
MD5 Checksum:	1f2521be3319e6bcccb2e945a4c13082
SHA1 Checksum:	b19316a5dbce9fc717e7b73108f2ace90a4c771b
SHA256 Checksum:	572aee65130536ec50a695cbe6d073c51cc72bd1da316ecc91085cf351c905ab
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\100\Tool ... C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL10. ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	5.0
Initialized Data Size:	7680
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	5.2
File Modification Date/Time:	01/24/2020

SQLSVC.DLL

10.0.1600.22

2007.0100.1600.022 ((SQL_PreRelease).080709-1414 )

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft SQL Server
Software Version:	10.0.1600.22
File Version:	2007.0100.1600.022 ((SQL_PreRelease).080709-1414 )
File Size:	108568
File Date:	01/30/2020
MD5 Checksum:	1c9ae533dc9d8eb18d3c62bae62a6220
SHA1 Checksum:	d297b2f7fc3d2ba168fb1039951d7f06cb82ae62
SHA256 Checksum:	fbe358650c2ddd496beae4ade08872035020c507ac47e5fac714b1d89116a59f
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\10 ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	5.0
Initialized Data Size:	6144
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/30/2020

Microsoft SQL Server 10.00.1600.22

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

SQLSVC.DLL

10.0.1600.22

2007.0100.1600.022 ((SQL_PreRelease).080709-1414 )

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft SQL Server
Software Version:	10.0.1600.22
File Version:	2007.0100.1600.022 ((SQL_PreRelease).080709-1414 )
File Size:	108568
File Date:	01/30/2020
MD5 Checksum:	1c9ae533dc9d8eb18d3c62bae62a6220
SHA1 Checksum:	d297b2f7fc3d2ba168fb1039951d7f06cb82ae62
SHA256 Checksum:	fbe358650c2ddd496beae4ade08872035020c507ac47e5fac714b1d89116a59f
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\10 ... C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\MS ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	5.0
Initialized Data Size:	6144
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/30/2020

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