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

Download SDWSCSvc.exe and Troubleshoot Runtime Errors

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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The development of Spybot - Search & Destroy by Safer Networking Ltd. prompted the latest creation of SDWSCSvc.exe. It is also known as a Windows Security Center integration. file (file extension EXE), which is classified as a type of Win32 EXE (Executable application) file.

The first version of SDWSCSvc.exe was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 07/01/2014 inside Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.4.40. The latest file version for Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.6.46 is v2.6.46.3 released on 06/19/2017.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple EXE file troubleshooting, and list of free SDWSCSvc.exe downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	SDWSCSvc.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Windows Security Center integration.
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Win32
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:	0x3999
Code Size:	79872

View Other SDWSCSvc.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	228 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:01 15:57:13+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2016:11:24 10:34:22+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.0
Code Size:	79872
Initialized Data Size:	130560
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x3999
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	2.6.46.3
Product Version Number:	2.6.46.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	Neutral
Character Set:	ASCII
Company Name:	Safer-Networking Ltd.
File Description:	Windows Security Center integration.
File Version:	2.6.46.3
Internal Name:
Legal Copyright:	© 2010-2017 Safer-Networking Ltd. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	Spybot - Search & Destroy
Product Version:	2.6.46.0
Comments:
Legal Trademarks:	Spybot® and Spybot - Search & Destroy® are registered trademarks.

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What are SDWSCSvc.exe Error Messages?

SDWSCSvc.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 SDWSCSvc.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, SDWSCSvc.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these SDWSCSvc.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 SDWSCSvc.exe errors include:

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

System Error

The program can’t start because SDWSCSvc.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 SDWSCSvc.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting SDWSCSvc.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 SDWSCSvc.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 SDWSCSvc.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 SDWSCSvc.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 SDWSCSvc.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 SDWSCSvc.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 SDWSCSvc.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 SDWSCSvc.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 SDWSCSvc.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free SDWSCSvc.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 SDWSCSvc.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 SDWSCSvc.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 SDWSCSvc.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

SDWSCSvc.exe

2.6.46.0

2.6.46.3

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Spybot - Search & Destroy
Software Version:	2.6.46.0
File Version:	2.6.46.3
File Size:	233936
File Date:	01/01/2020
MD5 Checksum:	fdef8dc6871b96bbbd39a648994f60d1
SHA1 Checksum:	f75043a02cd576048aee7bb75e75a289eebe3acd
SHA256 Checksum:	86cdb6d102cd67e3bc378d7f00c27b6a8c171e60d576d77dda9f4b67c45d906d
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:	130560
Linker Version:	14.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/01/2020

Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.4.40

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

SDWSCSvc.exe

2.3.39.0

2.3.39.2

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Spybot - Search & Destroy
Software Version:	2.3.39.0
File Version:	2.3.39.2
File Size:	171928
File Date:	10/02/2019
MD5 Checksum:	9b9b368a8ff5caf91d7a333cf62cd2cc
SHA1 Checksum:	c79b42b3f39efa7af3321850d4ad83cad74642e3
SHA256 Checksum:	a4ae7ffbbaf983bfde15b521ed162cbc4e6fc85bcdb200c75d45878b3ffdfa68
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:	126464
Linker Version:	10.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	10/02/2019

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