Fix SecEdit.exe Errors

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

SecEdit.exe file Windows Security Configuration Editor Command 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 SecEdit.exe related errors on your device. You can also download SecEdit.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 SecEdit.exe

4.1 List of SecEdit.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	SecEdit.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Windows Security Configuration Editor Command 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 SecEdit.exe file related problems

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

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

SecEdit.exe

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

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

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

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

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

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of SecEdit.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: ---
Windows XP: ---

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

System Windows 10

File size 37888 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	6f7d361a24d7e8c696c17e4a36abb03f
	SHA1	a68739cb292a51b37592ca6d9fe61c84e492f5a4
	SHA256	9c28f46b735bba5d349380e219f978ca7323180273195fd635b984c6c01947e5
	CRC32	483a270c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename SecEdit.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 37376 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	a075298ac8966078c2a1d2c9fe946e7c
	SHA1	77546d98280bf8b28942ed334c6132018dd98d6c
	SHA256	14376ddd07cf8df48803a3c0e606a66f6250bbe56e6fd99e83553ed617fffed8
	CRC32	1bdbcedc
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename SecEdit.exe

System Windows 8

File size 35840 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	5d19a41db2bdbff3115b5b3ad45b2baa
	SHA1	70c2b0e8995822f62b323589dc2ea78b4f86d36c
	SHA256	4f2996a979459f87db66b7f68bf11a8aac4cb691b667e4f2d2365caebb9d8eb5
	CRC32	cee9f74c
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename SecEdit.exe

System Windows 7

File size 35328 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	468759a7f9c5f4f211091edf88f70755
	SHA1	34d5f96143661bcd478658786f7b18be5c20fae9
	SHA256	0660d07d16fec70c678a1ae1185ae6f0def922e0fdcff53475d047851e644320
	CRC32	4fbc659b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename SecEdit.exe

System Windows 7

File size 36864 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	55e37ceadd68e3acc571269af0f89be8
	SHA1	549be64325b2609e67307de82ba6e74f455e95e9
	SHA256	9375d56bdc5f2cadf3d047c0ebdc231d60a6a78db2ab4b11251b56b34f659b15
	CRC32	4bedc436
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename SecEdit.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 36864 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	038fbff0e7d58b86c8eff24ada8f3359
	SHA1	cead2ce06eeefc306a96068ea184e6bece5dc2f0
	SHA256	5c470a6e39df791494b75f7433c3fcb3a5b942dc3cfd87827e7ca213a43b8e78
	CRC32	6c873c8a
	Example file location	---

Filename SecEdit.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 35328 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	8d004403354770b381ea0353538d4ab9
	SHA1	3e6cc7a95a51efdfc57b9dff6dbba290bee371e4
	SHA256	ccf0fe4154728b7f2fe79b80518a62d9251a8a22e18e8435b4798bd9182a212f
	CRC32	2b7486eb
	Example file location	---

Filename SecEdit.exe

System Windows XP

File size 18944 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	45808e221a6a90359d44ded609a2fa0a
	SHA1	2bebb9f6dcc0c957782d37bbab10030cce50843e
	SHA256	873e4f5e5c14feb7d4c2f5080173014e1fb2717e8974dce3e491cef1e75a4a10
	CRC32	6b839702
	Example file location	---