scext.dll Troubleshoot and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing scext.dll files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent scext.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

scext.dll file Service Control Manager Extension DLL for non-minwin. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of scext.dll related errors on your device. You can also download scext.dll file compatible with Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download scext.dll

4.1 List of scext.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	scext.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Service Control Manager Extension DLL for non-minwin

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common scext.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to scext.dll file. scext.dll file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to scext.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

scext.dll is corrupted
scext.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - scext.dll
scext.dll file error
scext.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register scext.dll file:
scext.dll file could not be loaded
scext.dll file doesn't exist

scext.dll

Application could not be started because scext.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to scext.dll can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing scext.dll file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix scext.dll errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

scext.dll file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with scext.dll file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to scext.dll file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of scext.dll or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to scext.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the scext.dll file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the scext.dll file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the scext.dll file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace scext.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace scext.dll file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded scext.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of scext.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\

If the steps did not solve your scext.dll file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename scext.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 37376 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	141460446bc63eb0bd41cccb3b5530cb
	SHA1	f8069303f758fc63948ea0bba3e771a8f516dc69
	SHA256	2a750b9d689e08d1611d405abc82f29af1018e0852cbd680dcc2f1a7a83a21df
	CRC32	9f301253
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename scext.dll

System Windows 8

File size 24064 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	6c197eb395707db52e1cc6f47b4808ba
	SHA1	c4ae6f6040b665ba7c64e0cef4f8497956ee6a5d
	SHA256	a33760e034abaeb35fd3b51085e430f3436f5eae782fd9d887fddf394ee626fc
	CRC32	aa09a120
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename scext.dll

System Windows 7

File size 89088 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	e914a50a151dffe63d3935226db5e2c1
	SHA1	cfe23d7202c51ede46dc1b548eaa163b8c2c7b62
	SHA256	7dcce4060344e1c771679f1c20378a0beb3c1f06db684072f07b98921a62a299
	CRC32	09fc6ce7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\