Troubleshoot secproc.dll Errors and Download File

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing secproc.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 secproc.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

secproc.dll file Windows Rights Management Desktop Security Processor. 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 secproc.dll related errors on your device. You can also download secproc.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista

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 secproc.dll

4.1 List of secproc.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	secproc.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Windows Rights Management Desktop Security Processor

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

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

Most common secproc.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to secproc.dll file. secproc.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 secproc.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

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

secproc.dll

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

Problems related to secproc.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 secproc.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 secproc.dll errors in just few steps?

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

secproc.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 secproc.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 secproc.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 secproc.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 secproc.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the secproc.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 secproc.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 secproc.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 secproc.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace secproc.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 secproc.dll file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

If the steps did not solve your secproc.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 secproc.dll

System Windows 10

File size 346624 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	c1868258a036c03da3a1435892d56582
	SHA1	195fb6429f0bdda0d30f7051c5e1199673e53752
	SHA256	9bea86b5da7960a81af5cdd1ab0df707c087ec06bd9dc6ce06abf74b3834bc04
	CRC32	b5601003
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename secproc.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 348160 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	12703edbc7182c3c74cabadfb6a12f87
	SHA1	6b807e2700b9b8fcc11e7a171e5eb2e2f9a1a6ef
	SHA256	526f731d0c99e6bfe198a99cd07d88597eb90c389d1fad318def9b6e200eac5a
	CRC32	d02b632e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename secproc.dll

System Windows 8

File size 338432 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	65c52574492d23925d73299ee3876f79
	SHA1	665a7785a608e4ac382759798ed4147d679b91a5
	SHA256	2e50f107b8edfc0d6eb25f85c0a308d1a3458605f4bddf8758d250677f130302
	CRC32	b820ddbf
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename secproc.dll

System Windows 7

File size 428032 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	716a8bb33ce8ea28d57fc3050d8c027f
	SHA1	ee8eebad99f170d8ecda21f163b8f3e965164a44
	SHA256	7907c4e0bfba116f83547b113b68a8312572d5d6656d350caee298495d38be67
	CRC32	839dbcaf
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename secproc.dll

System Windows 7

File size 488448 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	db7e9251c0ee697fcfae2406097bf611
	SHA1	f5cb2b7866163f5583009bb244315670cd3ff3f2
	SHA256	f44228149e36f88453e5ce55e95a2b3a9b8218cab3bdaad2da69b85a18444c2c
	CRC32	21a0744f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename secproc.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 539136 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	267d3a1025626604eea3e5ee2ea1bead
	SHA1	373900c913b58079b3b733cdf681d51e407477f4
	SHA256	cdcbd3f3bc2a80d452e95998dbc9e24ee769accfc8afa4a0eed13172094f0240
	CRC32	3c4f3140
	Example file location	---

Filename secproc.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 472064 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	86950c4b28196f1c678814a5fea5fd4f
	SHA1	8cebe6c4507b782d7a9ea7a953fc6f4544800a65
	SHA256	b735da73630975e9a4d3c46e1ee544d4822ca3df91c7861ca5df62a82dbd434a
	CRC32	a14ca42b
	Example file location	---