Safer Networking Ltd. Spybot - Search & Destroy EXE SDOnAccess.exe

SDOnAccess.exe - Download and Fix Runtime Errors

Last Updated: 12/02/2024
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SDOnAccess.exe uses the EXE file extension, which is more specifically known as a On Access protection dialog file. It is classified as a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file, created for Spybot - Search & Destroy by Safer Networking Ltd..

SDOnAccess.exe was first developed on 07/01/2014 for the Windows 10 Operating System in Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.4.40. The most recent release for Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.6.46 launched on 06/19/2017 [version 2.6.46.11 release].

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, EXE file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of SDOnAccess.exe.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	SDOnAccess.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	On Access protection dialog
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:	© 2013-2017 Safer-Networking Ltd. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	ASCII
Language Code:	Neutral
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x1b76c0
Code Size:	1797120

View Other SDOnAccess.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	3.2 MB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:01 15:57:05+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2014:04:25 12:12:19+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	2.25
Code Size:	1797120
Initialized Data Size:	1474048
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x1b76c0
OS Version:	5.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	2.6.46.11
Product Version Number:	2.6.46.0
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:	On Access protection dialog
File Version:	2.6.46.11
Legal Copyright:	© 2013-2017 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.

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

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What are SDOnAccess.exe Error Messages?

SDOnAccess.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Spybot - Search & Destroy errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when SDOnAccess.exe is attempted to be loaded either when Spybot - Search & Destroy is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using Spybot - Search & Destroy.

In most cases, SDOnAccess.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these SDOnAccess.exe error messages mean that Spybot - Search & Destroy was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Spybot - Search & Destroy will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common SDOnAccess.exe errors include:

SDOnAccess.exe - Bad Image.
SDOnAccess.exe Application Error.
SDOnAccess.exe could not be found.
SDOnAccess.exe could not be installed.
SDOnAccess.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
SDOnAccess.exe could not be started.
SDOnAccess.exe failed to initialize properly.
SDOnAccess.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
SDOnAccess.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
SDOnAccess.exe is not running.
Cannot find SDOnAccess.exe.
Error starting program: SDOnAccess.exe.
Faulting Application Path: SDOnAccess.exe.
The file SDOnAccess.exe is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - SDOnAccess.exe.

System Error

The program can’t start because SDOnAccess.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the SDOnAccess.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting SDOnAccess.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Spybot - Search & Destroy. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Safer-Networking Ltd., conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of SDOnAccess.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by 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 SDOnAccess.exe 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 SDOnAccess.exe 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 SDOnAccess.exe 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

Safer Networking Ltd.

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 SDOnAccess.exe 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 SDOnAccess.exe 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 SDOnAccess.exe 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 SDOnAccess.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free SDOnAccess.exe 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 SDOnAccess.exe 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 SDOnAccess.exe 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 SDOnAccess.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying SDOnAccess.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Safer Networking Ltd. typically does not release Spybot - Search & Destroy EXE 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 SDOnAccess.exe and all other EXE files for Spybot - Search & Destroy. An incorrectly installed EXE 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

SDOnAccess.exe

2.6.46.0

2.6.46.11

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Spybot - Search & Destroy
Software Version:	2.6.46.0
File Version:	2.6.46.11
File Size:	3339456
File Date:	01/01/2020
MD5 Checksum:	34cef01630ad946b4dcb98dce9a1dfb1
SHA1 Checksum:	b51d98c60f67db3553f73be31205f022c7637985
SHA256 Checksum:	ced80fec0b180f0c25fd310adc5d8054e4043929cfb16bb10650ee9a42229865
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\SpybotPortable\App\Spybot\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	1474048
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

SDOnAccess.exe

2.4.40.0

2.4.40.11

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Spybot - Search & Destroy
Software Version:	2.4.40.0
File Version:	2.4.40.11
File Size:	3278264
File Date:	10/02/2019
MD5 Checksum:	7d223833e3543db568c717f5dafbedbe
SHA1 Checksum:	feb97d6d47ecf5f2a59afc0a9b9fb3a880879af2
SHA256 Checksum:	2ec978af115ab52040b18a3e04fa60366785d1910bad6a0c1a7ed96f041bf4e5
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Spybot - Search & Destr ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	1473536
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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Other Files Related to SDOnAccess.exe

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setupapi.dev.log	Log	Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.6.46	684126	C:\Windows\inf\
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 2.6.46	5718	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
EtwRTEventLog-Applicat...	Microsoft Event Trace Log	Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.4.40	20456	C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\
EtwRTDiagLog.etl	Microsoft Event Trace Log	Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.6.46	1528	C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\

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