Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Shockwave Player DLL SwDir.dll

How to Download and Repair SwDir.dll (3 Step Guide)

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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SwDir.dll, also known as a Shockwave ActiveX Control file, was created by Adobe Systems Incorporated for the development of Shockwave. DLL files fall under under the Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file type category.

SwDir.dll was initially released with Adobe Shockwave Player 12.2.9.199 on 06/13/2017 for the Windows 10 Operating System. This file release marks the latest and most updated version from Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, DLL file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of SwDir.dll.

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File Overview


General Information ✻
File Name: SwDir.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: Shockwave ActiveX Control
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Adobe Systems, Inc.
Software Program: Shockwave
Legal Copyright: Copyright © 1985-2013 Adobe Systems, Inc.
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x1e705
Code Size: 167424
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What are SwDir.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library SwDir.dll Errors

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

Your SwDir.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Adobe Shockwave Player), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, SwDir.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Adobe Shockwave Player, system crash while loading SwDir.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 SwDir.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 SwDir.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):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the SwDir.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Adobe Shockwave Player (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Adobe Shockwave Player software.

You can uninstall Adobe Shockwave Player software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Adobe Shockwave Player 12.2.9.199 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Adobe Shockwave Player software.

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

Adobe Shockwave Player 12.2.9.199

Adobe Systems Incorporated

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 SwDir.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the SwDir.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 SwDir.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 SwDir.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free SwDir.dll files for every applicable version of Adobe Shockwave Player. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download SwDir.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Adobe Shockwave Player folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Adobe\Director\
  4. 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 SwDir.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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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying SwDir.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Adobe Systems Incorporated typically does not release Adobe Shockwave Player 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 SwDir.dll and all other DLL files for Adobe Shockwave Player. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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