Safer Networking Ltd. Spybot - Search & Destroy DLL SDECon32.dll

How to Update, Download, and Fix SDECon32.dll

Last Updated: 12/14/2023
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DLL files such as SDECon32.dll are categorized as Win32 DLL (Executable application) files. As a Windows Explorer context menu integration file, it was created for use in Spybot - Search & Destroy by Safer Networking Ltd..

SDECon32.dll was initially released with Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.4.40 on 07/01/2014 for the Windows 10 Operating System. The newest file release date for Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.6.46 was 06/19/2017 [version 2.6.46.114].

Please see below for more detailed information, DLL file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of SDECon32.dll.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	SDECon32.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Windows Explorer context menu integration
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:	© 2008-2017 Safer-Networking Ltd. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	ASCII
Language Code:	Neutral
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x1e1f8
Code Size:	118784

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File Info	Description
File Size:	223 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:01 15:57:01+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2014:04:25 12:11:39+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	2.25
Code Size:	118784
Initialized Data Size:	86528
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x1e1f8
OS Version:	5.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	2.6.46.114
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:	Windows Explorer context menu integration
File Version:	2.6.46.114
Legal Copyright:	© 2008-2017 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.

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What are SDECon32.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library SDECon32.dll Errors

SDECon32.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like SDECon32.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like explorer.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Spybot - Search & Destroy) could share the same SDECon32.dll file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DLL file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when SDECon32.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Spybot - Search & Destroy is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common SDECon32.dll errors include:

Access Violation at address - SDECon32.dll.
SDECon32.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\SpybotPortable\App\Spybot\SDECon32.dll.
Cannot register SDECon32.dll.
Cannot start Spybot - Search & Destroy. A required component is missing: SDECon32.dll. Please install Spybot - Search & Destroy again.
Failed to load SDECon32.dll.
The application has failed to start because SDECon32.dll was not found.
The file SDECon32.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because SDECon32.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your SDECon32.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Spybot - Search & Destroy), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, SDECon32.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Spybot - Search & Destroy, system crash while loading SDECon32.dll, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, 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 SDECon32.dll 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 SDECon32.dll 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 SDECon32.dll 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

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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 SDECon32.dll 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 SDECon32.dll 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 SDECon32.dll 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 SDECon32.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free SDECon32.dll 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 SDECon32.dll 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 SDECon32.dll 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 SDECon32.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying SDECon32.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Safer Networking Ltd. typically does not release Spybot - Search & Destroy DLL 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 SDECon32.dll and all other DLL files for Spybot - Search & Destroy. An incorrectly installed DLL 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

SDECon32.dll

2.6.46.0

2.6.46.114

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Spybot - Search & Destroy
Software Version:	2.6.46.0
File Version:	2.6.46.114
File Size:	228776
File Date:	01/01/2020
MD5 Checksum:	e82ae8d5983a20e93fdc2eaa6cd8e83b
SHA1 Checksum:	0debe35e69921408c2e06eecaafb8cf5b858b219
SHA256 Checksum:	848fc92893fa256235d36f61e8a3d75eb14183c4dd4c43f97993e84cf994ef68
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\SpybotPortable\App\Spybot\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	86528
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

SDECon32.dll

2.4.40.0

2.4.40.114

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Spybot - Search & Destroy
Software Version:	2.4.40.0
File Version:	2.4.40.114
File Size:	212432
File Date:	10/02/2019
MD5 Checksum:	dcd3e3bcafabc17f3363cf4ff126c4aa
SHA1 Checksum:	a672dfbb9f31868cb7d04e96191c2cc555fad6c0
SHA256 Checksum:	893828f0799548ce0deb14fa2c30af4247220bf48c38afd32e181d84736f850c
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Spybot - Search & Destr ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	86016
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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setupact.log	Log	Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.6.46	62521	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
setupact.log	Log	Spybot - Search & Destroy 2.6.46	27977	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
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