Repair SDW.dll DLL Issues (How to Download and Fix)

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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DLL files such as SDW.dll are categorized as Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) files. As a SDW Module file, it was created for use in SDW Dynamic Link Library by SmartDraw LLC.

The initial introduction of SDW.dll released in SmartDraw 2010.12 was for Windows 10 on 03/09/2010. This file release marks the latest and most updated version from SmartDraw LLC.

In this article, you will find detailed SDW.dll information, a DLL file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	SDW.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	SDW Module
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Program:	SDW Dynamic Link Library
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (C) 2005 SmartDraw.com
Developer:	SmartDraw LLC
Software:	SmartDraw
Software Version:	2010.12

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x5fd7c
Code Size:	528384

View Other SDW.dll Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	968 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:11:26 14:04:58+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2010:02:01 18:35:09+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	8.0
Code Size:	528384
Initialized Data Size:	458752
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x5fd7c
OS Version:	4.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	4.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	1.0.0.1
Product Version Number:	1.0.0.1
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
File Description:	SDW Module
File Version:	1.01
Internal Name:	SDWizard
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (C) 2005 SmartDraw.com
Product Name:	SDW Dynamic Link Library
Product Version:	1.01

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What are SDW.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library SDW.dll Errors

SDW.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like SDW.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like MpSigStub.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. SmartDraw) could share the same SDW.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 SDW.dll is attempted to be loaded either when SmartDraw is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common SDW.dll errors include:

Access Violation at address - SDW.dll.
SDW.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Program Files (x86)\SmartDraw 2010\SDW.dll.
Cannot register SDW.dll.
Cannot start SmartDraw. A required component is missing: SDW.dll. Please install SmartDraw again.
Failed to load SDW.dll.
The application has failed to start because SDW.dll was not found.
The file SDW.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because SDW.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your SDW.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with SmartDraw), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, SDW.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading SmartDraw, system crash while loading SDW.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 SDW.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 SDW.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 SDW.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall SmartDraw 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 SmartDraw 2010.12 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

SmartDraw 2010.12

SmartDraw LLC

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\SmartDraw 2010\
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 SDW.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 SDW.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying SDW.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. SmartDraw LLC typically does not release SmartDraw 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 SDW.dll and all other DLL files for SmartDraw. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

SmartDraw 2010.12

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

SDW.dll

1.0.0.1

1.01

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	SDW Dynamic Link Library
Software Version:	1.0.0.1
File Version:	1.01
File Size:	991232
File Date:	11/26/2019
MD5 Checksum:	2609cef53d9060603fa0aa80be99fcb1
SHA1 Checksum:	a020df60fbb058fa069fced461c7a36f585261dc
SHA256 Checksum:	5af4c766ca208b9f1dd496a3db1b35fb56da799842968bdecb6f20db33ff6bad
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\SmartDraw 2010\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	458752
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	4.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/26/2019

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File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
setupact.log	Log	SmartDraw 2010.12	62521	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
WmiApRpl.ini	Windows Initialization	SmartDraw 2010.12	29736	C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\
WmiApRpl.h	C/C++/Objective-C Header	SmartDraw 2010.12	3444	C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\
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diagerr.xml	Extensible Markup Language	SmartDraw 2010.12	5718	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\

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