ksecdd.sys Informations - Download and Fix

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

ksecdd.sys file Kernel Security Support Provider Interface. 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 ksecdd.sys related errors on your device. You can also download ksecdd.sys file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, 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 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 ksecdd.sys

4.1 List of ksecdd.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	ksecdd.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Kernel Security Support Provider Interface

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

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

Most common ksecdd.sys file related problems

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

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

ksecdd.sys

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

Problems related to ksecdd.sys 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 ksecdd.sys 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 ksecdd.sys errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace ksecdd.sys 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 ksecdd.sys file.

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

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

If the steps did not solve your ksecdd.sys 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 ksecdd.sys

System Windows 10

File size 103832 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	f7571b786a53da3966d6e49f213f9156
	SHA1	b5bd1e3b79ff150289720aa28bbffe39636d5e69
	SHA256	9a3a76eef540197382b4602ace3d99c7feb81f8a833448f0980a41366ce8f6f2
	CRC32	7684cb20
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename ksecdd.sys

System Windows 8.1

File size 77632 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	39fe121a7f8e09ad3f4df9a54f4b5dc0
	SHA1	64ad59f6dcd2f3e171b9fb342a7bfdd8c9c0aac1
	SHA256	fb7a3dd00ae782ec1a031c39e149307c29438f9c1e92558c86a3fb7b89d16957
	CRC32	ee473a47
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename ksecdd.sys

System Windows 8

File size 81136 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	65ae68224e27425871354430e542252a
	SHA1	08b1204b27189e3e48c5fc0f293d1a5ff85537f4
	SHA256	9d1b2fdd0cabfbccb0c3295691b4d073bd8671c7922032ee8aac64aa9d1e5fa8
	CRC32	04cebcb8
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename ksecdd.sys

System Windows 7

File size 95616 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	ccd53b5bd33ce0c889e830d839c8b66e
	SHA1	501220253c3c3515b097afccfd7e18447e742888
	SHA256	51b7556da7daa0bc75e00e53099776016a55faa115d5a4e6830e12a0a0869c10
	CRC32	14dda8c3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename ksecdd.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 514536 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	fb88b233af3d6204f19d85934c102ba7
	SHA1	d99f3daa718404b70d1386843ded47084bea5727
	SHA256	068526dbeb061de80bed7b638941564aebb5ce8d5273d6a5769a56c99336d67e
	CRC32	8663077b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename ksecdd.sys

System Windows XP

File size 92288 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	1705745d900dabf2d89f90ebaddc7517
	SHA1	42096e273bd83eedacbd167dc402f267cf79245b
	SHA256	fe90589415bdb3ba482d3ebe1a87a7bf1429791e8f18bcb66bf8874631cc8b2c
	CRC32	57113337
	Example file location	---