Firefly Studios Stronghold SYS secdrv.sys

How to Update, Download, and Fix Secdrv.sys

Last Updated: 11/25/2024
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SYS files such as secdrv.sys are categorized as Win32 EXE (Windows System Configuration) files. As a Windows System Configuration file, it was created for use in Stronghold 1.2 by Firefly Studios.

secdrv.sys was first released for Windows Vista Operating System on 11/08/2006 with Windows Vista. The latest version update [v1.2] for Stronghold was 1.2 released on 04/14/2008. secdrv.sys is packaged with Stronghold 1.2, Stronghold: Crusader Patch 1.1, and Halo: Combat Evolved (Unspecified).

Please continue reading to find your correct secdrv.sys file version download (free), detailed file information, and SYS file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	secdrv.sys
File Extension:	SYS file extension
File Type:	Driver
Description:	Windows System Configuration
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program:	Stronghold 1.2
Developer:	Firefly Studios
Software:	Stronghold
Software Version:	1.2

File Details
Entry Point:	0x6940
Code Size:	26144

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File Info	Description
File Size:	29 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:24 09:06:00+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2002:01:11 15:39:40+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	5.10
Code Size:	26144
Initialized Data Size:	1408
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x6940
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	4.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Native

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What are secdrv.sys Error Messages?

secdrv.sys Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Errors

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 These types of secdrv.sys errors can be cause by hardware problems, outdated firmware, corrupt drivers, or other software-related (eg.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

secdrv.sys could not be found.
secdrv.sys failed to load.
The file secdrv.sys is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - secdrv.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: secdrv.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] (secdrv.sys).

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

It's Critical to Resolve Blue Screen of Death Errors

In the majority of cases, you will encounter secdrv.sys BSOD errors after you've installed new hardware, software (Stronghold), or performed a failed Windows Update. In other cases, software corruption caused by a malware infection can lead to secdrv.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 secdrv.sys Blue Screen of Death error after recent changes.

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

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

You can uninstall Stronghold 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 Stronghold 1.2 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Stronghold 1.2

Firefly Studios

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

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

Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\
Show 4 more directories +
Windows 10: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\drivers\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Firefly Studios\Stronghold\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Firefly Studios\Stronghold Crusader\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\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 secdrv.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 secdrv.sys Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

Stronghold 1.2

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

secdrv.sys

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	29392
File Date:	01/24/2020
MD5 Checksum:	bb6fbebebbd14429021f2851a60d8546
SHA1 Checksum:	e7aad1b8974554cdbb9e24612fdd6b85cfd5096b
SHA256 Checksum:	a39c835867e7cd4347f8580f6801a09926702e9ecf7653bdc024c16cadcfe33e
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\drivers\ C:\Program Files (x86)\Firefly Studios\Stronghold\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	4.0
Initialized Data Size:	1408
Linker Version:	5.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/24/2020

Stronghold: Crusader Patch 1.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

secdrv.sys

3.17.0.0

3.17.000

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Security Windows NT
Software Version:	3.17.0.0
File Version:	3.17.000
File Size:	12464
File Date:	12/21/2019
MD5 Checksum:	890cada2ab7acf53a5f9cce7515522a2
SHA1 Checksum:	afcfaac945a5b47712719a5e6a7eb69e36a5a6e0
SHA256 Checksum:	78f1de7b1f3fbae009fe818d5bf3c4e0f109c4c8dff87a385921575c133b4b25
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Firefly Studios\Strongh ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	4.0
Initialized Data Size:	2976
Linker Version:	5.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	12/21/2019

Halo: Combat Evolved (Unspecified)

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

secdrv.sys

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	11376
File Date:	11/01/2019
MD5 Checksum:	c71394d99a04ca76484492f590c9cba5
SHA1 Checksum:	832d359a6de191c788b0e61e33f3d01f8d793d3c
SHA256 Checksum:	f6c280a6f537b254f972a4c07b0dc34484f2eb4a0660c7956be12a2678f78e1f
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\drivers\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	4.0
Initialized Data Size:	1920
Linker Version:	5.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/01/2019

Windows XP

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

secdrv.sys

4.3.86.0

4.03.086

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows XP
Software:	Macrovision SECURITY Driver
Software Version:	4.3.86.0
File Version:	4.03.086
File Size:	20480
File Date:	04/14/2008
MD5 Checksum:	90a3935d05b494a5a39d37e71f09a677
SHA1 Checksum:	51613026e706f9bdcbc0c94cf2014bc9fb58a3e8
SHA256 Checksum:	f72733a69bc6e1a2bb91d7632ff3463c12563f60fdcc00a2cdd67ff20d479952
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	6144
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	04/14/2008

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

secdrv.sys

4.3.86.0

4.03.086

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software:	Macrovision SECURITY Driver
Software Version:	4.3.86.0
File Version:	4.03.086
File Size:	23040
File Date:	06/10/2009
MD5 Checksum:	3ea8a16169c26afbeb544e0e48421186
SHA1 Checksum:	1d900e0f3791597aebfb9b1c91624b02ce2256ae
SHA256 Checksum:	34bbb0459c96b3de94ccb0d73461562935c583d7bf93828da4e20a6bc9b7301d
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	8192
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	06/10/2009

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

secdrv.sys

4.3.86.0

4.03.086

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Macrovision SECURITY Driver
Software Version:	4.3.86.0
File Version:	4.03.086
File Size:	20480
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	a8cc993ced4df9710adaabc9da66b660
SHA1 Checksum:	7ec6c494835f6249cf561f5e4a2f91dd2abd0b4c
SHA256 Checksum:	76d64d0d762dcf05ae494749514d91d3f0ff4ec2d0a1ffea8a5f8708832df17c
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	6144
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

secdrv.sys

4.3.86.0

4.03.086

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	Macrovision SECURITY Driver
Software Version:	4.3.86.0
File Version:	4.03.086
File Size:	20480
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	a8cc993ced4df9710adaabc9da66b660
SHA1 Checksum:	7ec6c494835f6249cf561f5e4a2f91dd2abd0b4c
SHA256 Checksum:	76d64d0d762dcf05ae494749514d91d3f0ff4ec2d0a1ffea8a5f8708832df17c
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	6144
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

secdrv.sys

4.3.86.0

4.03.086

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
Software:	Macrovision SECURITY Driver
Software Version:	4.3.86.0
File Version:	4.03.086
File Size:	23040
File Date:	06/10/2009
MD5 Checksum:	3ea8a16169c26afbeb544e0e48421186
SHA1 Checksum:	1d900e0f3791597aebfb9b1c91624b02ce2256ae
SHA256 Checksum:	34bbb0459c96b3de94ccb0d73461562935c583d7bf93828da4e20a6bc9b7301d
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	8192
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Native
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	06/10/2009

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Files Related to secdrv.sys

SYS Files Related to secdrv.sys

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
secdrv.sys	Windows System Configuration	Stronghold 1.2	29392	C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\Panther\

Other Files Related to secdrv.sys

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
Sessions.back.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Stronghold 1.2	5796926	C:\Windows\servicing\Sessions\
setuperr.log	Log	Stronghold 1.2	23530	C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
setupact.log	Log	Stronghold 1.2	217107	C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
setupact.log	Log	Stronghold 1.2	20962	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
setupapi.dev.log	Log	Stronghold: Crusader Patch 1.1	684126	C:\Windows\inf\

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