How to Fix SecEvent.Evt Problems and Download Updates

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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SecEvent.Evt is considered a type of Microsoft Windows Event Viewer Log file. It is most-commonly used in Windows XP developed by Microsoft. It uses the EVT file extension and is considered a Log (Microsoft Windows Event Viewer Log) file.

The release of SecEvent.Evt introduced for Windows was on 10/25/2001 in Windows XP. This is not only most recent release from Microsoft, but it's the only version known in existence.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting EVT file problems with SecEvent.Evt, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	SecEvent.Evt
File Extension:	EVT file extension
File Type:	Log
Description:	Microsoft Windows Event Viewer Log
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Program:	Windows XP
Developer:	Microsoft
Software:	Windows
Software Version:	XP

File Details
File Size (Bytes):	65536
Oldest File Date:	04/24/2017
Latest File Date:	04/24/2017

View Other SecEvent.Evt Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	64 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:04:24 11:57:17+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:15+00:00
Error:	Unknown file type

^✻ Portions of file data provided by Exiftool (Phil Harvey) distributed under the Perl Artistic License.

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What are SecEvent.Evt Error Messages?

General SecEvent.Evt Runtime Errors

SecEvent.Evt file errors often occur during the startup phase of Windows, but can also occur while the program is running. These types EVT errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Windows is running. Here are some of the most common SecEvent.Evt runtime errors:

SecEvent.Evt could not be found.
SecEvent.Evt error.
SecEvent.Evt failed to load.
Error loading SecEvent.Evt.
Failed to register SecEvent.Evt / Cannot register SecEvent.Evt.
Runtime Error - SecEvent.Evt.
The file SecEvent.Evt is missing or corrupt.

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Windows\System32\config\SecEvent.Evt

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.

Most EVT errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your SecEvent.Evt file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Windows), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, SecEvent.Evt file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows, system crash while loading or saving SecEvent.Evt, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or 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 SecEvent.Evt 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 SecEvent.Evt 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 SecEvent.Evt error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing SecEvent.Evt file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt SecEvent.Evt files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
In the box, click "YES".
You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
SFC will begin scanning for SecEvent.Evt issues and any other system file problems.
Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

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

sfc /scannow

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 SecEvent.Evt 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 SecEvent.Evt 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 SecEvent.Evt 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 SecEvent.Evt file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free SecEvent.Evt files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download SecEvent.Evt Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\config\

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 XP.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve SecEvent.Evt 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 SecEvent.Evt Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying SecEvent.Evt to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows EVT 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 SecEvent.Evt and all other EVT files for Windows. An incorrectly installed EVT file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

SecEvent.Evt

32-bit (x32)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows XP
File Size:	65536
File Date:	04/24/2017
MD5 Checksum:	4407052e2885c8319711f5112fafaf5c
SHA1 Checksum:	8df7390978ff423ce2e7caafde3bae33a8b727eb
SHA256 Checksum:	69e8d6daf3a51780bb4adeef4190622bec003468c8206724be8c0c560f4d5484
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\config\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Modification Date/Time:	04/24/2017

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