Troubleshoot sc.exe Errors and Download File

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

sc.exe file Service Control Manager Configuration Tool. 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 sc.exe related errors on your device. You can also download sc.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP 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, Windows XP

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 sc.exe

4.1 List of sc.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	sc.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Service Control Manager Configuration Tool

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 sc.exe file related problems

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

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

sc.exe

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

Problems related to sc.exe 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 sc.exe 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 sc.exe errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace sc.exe 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 sc.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of sc.exe 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\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your sc.exe 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 sc.exe

System Windows 10

File size 60416 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	21b09c66d6f035022fbc1e6e2a22bda4
	SHA1	540957f7d1162fe36c4fc46d65c633e620da17ff
	SHA256	6137d580bf63b78946eb38c759e1088ea575230862bd2f5033f2e11de8edccf8
	CRC32	efbd58ae
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sc.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 60928 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	8d2c2b54b86af85923eebfe5aef68280
	SHA1	c612630fd4e3eb014906f2f8461555f4482a6b5c
	SHA256	ed168045d0402e26305699442fc2b019b9967ca401e084748a763e8f08a5651c
	CRC32	030e5461
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sc.exe

System Windows 8

File size 58880 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	6fd91f2bf07e5c16e07c86f54fc84ad9
	SHA1	c76ff5a0e7310025f683567d02765ba0b9f3569e
	SHA256	a3bc2f874805fb5ee25a66e592636324c0208e4a81e37832d57581f46845ccc4
	CRC32	c51515ff
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sc.exe

System Windows 7

File size 45056 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	4ebbc2b0ad7f9075ae9d6835d2a62b6e
	SHA1	db1f81f5e209fed6df3255f6c820555cf17a839c
	SHA256	eaab690ebd8ddf9ae452de1bc03b73c8154264dbd7a292334733b47a668ebf31
	CRC32	2e7c2ec1
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sc.exe

System Windows 7

File size 37376 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d2f7a0adc2ee0f65ab1f19d2e00c16b8
	SHA1	2f2f92b1394c4842d959e3324ca8fabd4e8a23ca
	SHA256	1c2ec0bb83d2ad3f53b0706c46a2604f81f2fc2afdcf43be5914cc8f509dd48c
	CRC32	3cffc782
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sc.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 31744 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	8123f8331b2418a2ff593c011f0c823c
	SHA1	feca77ded2c7685f3df2eba9e0cdfd6f27e44d50
	SHA256	35ca8f34d13ab3673243b8569006412f41453b866b555e812a62d5e1941bdfcc
	CRC32	7aaa52b5
	Example file location	---

Filename sc.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 35840 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	d59d29b542f546144a3154e33c7072fe
	SHA1	3ec1c4881ba91c5a0111ccd928410782daa5f525
	SHA256	808f20edaaa21fcbaaaf5395b982cad206265111275201930e90ab6ee92d8b01
	CRC32	25fb115e
	Example file location	---

Filename sc.exe

System Windows XP

File size 31232 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	a48b1c06219a01a60cd8d4d45440bde9
	SHA1	34af23607ad5afa9e61b6a96cec811e6bdc50b4a
	SHA256	5c3736e37168dae7e431a31d5c4e0d351271d37804787ee3b8fa6e46413ba880
	CRC32	18378f83
	Example file location	---