Troubleshoot sdchange.exe Errors and Download File

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

sdchange.exe file Windows Remote Assistance SD Server. 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 sdchange.exe related errors on your device. You can also download sdchange.exe 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

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Fix sdchange.exe errors

1 Information about sdchange.exe file
2 Errors related to sdchange.exe file
3 How to fix sdchange.exe related errors?

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

4 Download sdchange.exe

4.1 List of sdchange.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	sdchange.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Windows Remote Assistance SD Server

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 sdchange.exe file related problems

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

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

sdchange.exe

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of sdchange.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\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 40960 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	10cfb3443c3b46f6491079ab117c226b
	SHA1	7ae8dd4081bcb52ec0799aede1c2099dacf178cb
	SHA256	85f8a3f7357937204b52c3ea987b706fae993b878a73eb586e580b1a8534c5ab
	CRC32	5a834336
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sdchange.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 40960 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	a8479ebbab4050e7dc15ce61ab749367
	SHA1	7c1ae173f3c8d38c03544bbff4ea74fe7794ced8
	SHA256	00a8d332d5989cd8ee3c09ed796ad714345ffa0a3e47632dc97be53a108ce3cd
	CRC32	dca5d294
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sdchange.exe

System Windows 8

File size 39936 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	8228c662fe026548c612f00d910172b2
	SHA1	12caa922df51a5e4e9e357edd02868efd0de2de5
	SHA256	60f34301ebe228f2810a94f6cfc7105206b31f7626cd4439127691a51e355ffb
	CRC32	58d9882d
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename sdchange.exe

System Windows 7

File size 40960 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	8a2ac5faf2a06455ee5a96a57302ceee
	SHA1	36c9ba89ea917047e8105cfa798c285eed3c262c
	SHA256	100e1fab9b9302c7b1d4360b786160b37aca5d7819998bf9f25b52522dd1bbe2
	CRC32	c306dc81
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename sdchange.exe

System Windows 7

File size 51712 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	dd0446156f2025462b9838c9886469cb
	SHA1	febc9ab3fa6b6ee34ab707d28f4773e79f335043
	SHA256	a0c2e3ad73058f7483ef1bf24f9ed5d7a163cf18b02a5b492aaf8d1e9d1e80d4
	CRC32	e2c84d80
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename sdchange.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 82944 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	3f2dfb94c1370669ffec132bb46f11ef
	SHA1	08aace4de19e0e4f0d167e767d248a3a70cf9dce
	SHA256	c5775c71d43848df2e1e942baf0b7ee4da740cf7538e90a7e448672aeeb48ba7
	CRC32	5b657273
	Example file location	---

Filename sdchange.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 89600 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	a4434262fef393623b5ee421d2e334bc
	SHA1	908851c30e8d42074aadae81dc69d9ef242535d7
	SHA256	c9f07db78ba7eb9da7c7034d112ea18880d8d301e809c25ee2624088cf5cf71d
	CRC32	39ed40a5
	Example file location	---