Troubleshooting Sechost.dll DLL Errors and Downloading Updates

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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DLL files such as sechost.dll are categorized as Win32 DLL (Executable application) files. As a Host for SCM/SDDL/LSA Lookup APIs file, it was created for use in Microsoft® Windows® Operating System by Microsoft.

sechost.dll was first developed on 07/22/2009 in the Windows 7 Operating System for Windows 7. The most recent version [file version 10.0.16299.696 (WinBuild.160101.0800)] was introduced on 07/04/2011 for Microsoft Office Access 2010 14. sechost.dll is found in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.

Please continue reading to find your correct sechost.dll file version download (free), detailed file information, and DLL file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: sechost.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: Host for SCM/SDDL/LSA Lookup APIs
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Software Program: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Legal Copyright: © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0xa050
Code Size: 223744


What are sechost.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library sechost.dll Errors

sechost.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like sechost.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like HelpPane.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Microsoft Office Access 2010) could share the same sechost.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 sechost.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Microsoft Office Access 2010 is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common sechost.dll errors include:

Your sechost.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Microsoft Office Access 2010), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, sechost.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Microsoft Office Access 2010, system crash while loading sechost.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.



How to Fix sechost.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 sechost.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):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the sechost.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Microsoft Office Access 2010 (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Microsoft Office Access 2010 software.

You can uninstall Microsoft Office Access 2010 software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Microsoft Office Access 2010 14 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Microsoft Office Access 2010 software.

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

Microsoft Office Access 2010 14

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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 sechost.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the sechost.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your sechost.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 sechost.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free sechost.dll files for every applicable version of Microsoft Office Access 2010. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download sechost.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Microsoft Office Access 2010 folder location:
    Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
    Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
    Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\
    Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
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    Windows 10: C:\Windows\Temp\527D94AF-D053-4381-B105-0D815D53791E\amd64_microsoft-windows-sechost_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.16299.696_none_951a917137e5fc3a\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-sechost_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.16299.696_none_951a917137e5fc3a\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\Temp\527D94AF-D053-4381-B105-0D815D53791E\wow64_microsoft-windows-sechost_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.16299.696_none_9f6f3bc36c46be35\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\WinSxS\wow64_microsoft-windows-sechost_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.16299.696_none_9f6f3bc36c46be35\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
  4. 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 sechost.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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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying sechost.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Microsoft Office Access 2010 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 sechost.dll and all other DLL files for Microsoft Office Access 2010. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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