Power Software Ltd PowerISO SYS scdemu.sys

3 Steps to Download and Fix Scdemu.sys Errors

Last Updated: 11/30/2024
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scdemu.sys is considered a type of PowerISO Virtual Drive file. It is most-commonly used in scdemu developed by Power Software Ltd. It uses the SYS file extension and is considered a Win64 EXE (Driver) file.

scdemu.sys was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 11/26/2018 with PowerISO 7.3. The most recent release for PowerISO 7.5 launched on 09/20/2019 [version 6, 9, 0, 0 release].

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

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	scdemu.sys
File Extension:	SYS file extension
Description:	PowerISO Virtual Drive
Object File Type:	Driver
Comments:	http://www.poweriso.com
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Power Software Ltd
Software Program:	scdemu
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (C) 2004-2017

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x24350
Code Size:	96256

View Other scdemu.sys Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	135 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:10 10:40:43+00:00
File Type:	Win64 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
Time Stamp:	2017:06:06 13:59:01+00:00
PE Type:	PE32+
Linker Version:	8.0
Code Size:	96256
Initialized Data Size:	42496
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x24350
OS Version:	5.2
Image Version:	5.2
Subsystem Version:	5.2
Subsystem:	Native
File Version Number:	6.9.0.0
Product Version Number:	6.9.0.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Driver
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Power Software Ltd
File Description:	PowerISO Virtual Drive
File Version:	6, 9, 0, 0
Internal Name:	SCDEMU
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (C) 2004-2017
Product Name:	scdemu
Product Version:	6, 9, 0, 0
Comments:	http://www.poweriso.com
Legal Trademarks:
Private Build:

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What are scdemu.sys Error Messages?

scdemu.sys Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Errors

There are a number of reasons why you could be encountering issues with scdemu.sys. Most of the issues concerning sys files involve Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors. These types of scdemu.sys errors can be cause by hardware problems, outdated firmware, corrupt drivers, or other software-related (eg. PowerISO update) issues. Some of these errors include:

scdemu.sys could not be found.
scdemu.sys failed to load.
The file scdemu.sys is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - scdemu.sys.

A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer. The problem seems to be caused by the following file: scdemu.sys.

:( Your PC ran into a problem that it couldn't handle, and now needs to restart. You can search for the error online: [BSOD] (scdemu.sys).

STOP 0x0000001E: KMODE EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED (scdemu.sys) STOP 0x0000000A: IRQL NOT LESS EQUAL (scdemu.sys) STOP 0×0000007A: KERNEL DATA INPAGE (scdemu.sys) STOP 0x0000007E: SYSTEM THREAD EXCEPTION NOT HANDLED (scdemu.sys) STOP 0x00000050: PAGE FAULT IN A NONPAGED AREA (scdemu.sys) STOP 0x0000003B: SYSTEM SERVICE EXCEPTION (scdemu.sys)

It's Critical to Resolve Blue Screen of Death Errors

In the majority of cases, you will encounter scdemu.sys BSOD errors after you've installed new hardware, software (PowerISO), or performed a failed Windows Update. In other cases, software corruption caused by a malware infection can lead to scdemu.sys Blue Screen of Death errors. Therefore, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

GEEK TIP : As a rule of thumb, it's always a good idea to create a Windows "Snapshot" backup / System Restore Point before making any hardware or software changes to your computer. That way, it's very easy to restore your system in the unfortunate event you encounter a scdemu.sys Blue Screen of Death error after recent changes.

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How to Fix scdemu.sys 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 scdemu.sys 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 scdemu.sys error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall PowerISO 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 PowerISO 7.5 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall PowerISO software.

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

PowerISO 7.5

Power Software 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 scdemu.sys 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 scdemu.sys 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 scdemu.sys 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 scdemu.sys file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free scdemu.sys files for every applicable version of PowerISO. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download scdemu.sys Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate PowerISO folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
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 scdemu.sys 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 scdemu.sys Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying scdemu.sys to your appropriate Windows system directory. Power Software Ltd typically does not release PowerISO SYS 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 scdemu.sys and all other SYS files for PowerISO. An incorrectly installed SYS file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

PowerISO 7.5

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

scdemu.sys

6.9.0.0

6, 9, 0, 0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	scdemu
Software Version:	6.9.0.0
File Version:	6, 9, 0, 0
File Size:	138296
File Date:	01/10/2020
MD5 Checksum:	92eae8dec1f992db12aa23d9d55f264a
SHA1 Checksum:	add6697b8c1c71980e391619e81e0bada05e38ee
SHA256 Checksum:	d01a58e0a222e4d301b75ae80150d8cbc17f56b3f6458352d2c7c449be302eee
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	5.2
Initialized Data Size:	42496
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	5.2
File Modification Date/Time:	01/10/2020

PowerISO 7.3

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

scdemu.sys

6.9.0.0

6, 9, 0, 0

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	scdemu
Software Version:	6.9.0.0
File Version:	6, 9, 0, 0
File Size:	138296
File Date:	01/10/2020
MD5 Checksum:	92eae8dec1f992db12aa23d9d55f264a
SHA1 Checksum:	add6697b8c1c71980e391619e81e0bada05e38ee
SHA256 Checksum:	d01a58e0a222e4d301b75ae80150d8cbc17f56b3f6458352d2c7c449be302eee
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	5.2
Initialized Data Size:	42496
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	5.2
File Modification Date/Time:	01/10/2020

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Files Related to scdemu.sys

SYS Files Related to scdemu.sys

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
scdemu.sys	PowerISO Virtual Drive	scdemu (6, 9, 0, 0)	138296	C:\Windows\Prefetch\
scdemu.sys	PowerISO Virtual Drive	scdemu (6, 9, 0, 0)	138296	C:\Windows\Prefetch\

Other Files Related to scdemu.sys

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
WmiApRpl.h	C/C++/Objective-C Header	PowerISO 7.5	3444	C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\
diagwrn.xml	Extensible Markup Language	PowerISO 7.5	5718	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
diagerr.xml	Extensible Markup Language	PowerISO 7.3	5718	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
diagerr.xml	Extensible Markup Language	PowerISO 7.3	44109	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
EtwRTEventLog-System.etl	Microsoft Event Trace Log	PowerISO 7.3	768	C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\

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