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

secdrv.sys file Macrovision SECURITY Driver. 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 secdrv.sys related errors on your device. You can also download secdrv.sys file compatible with Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 8, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 8, 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 secdrv.sys

4.1 List of secdrv.sys file versions

File info

General information
Filename	secdrv.sys
File extension	SYS
Description	Macrovision SECURITY Driver

Software
Program	Macrovision SECURITY Driver
Author	Macrovision Corporation, Macrovision Europe Limited, and Macrovision Japan and Asia K.K.

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Driver
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© 2006 Macrovision Corporation
Character set	Windows, Latin1
Comments	StringFileInfo: U.S. English

Most common secdrv.sys file related problems

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

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

secdrv.sys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 8.1

File size 20480 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	a8cc993ced4df9710adaabc9da66b660
	SHA1	7ec6c494835f6249cf561f5e4a2f91dd2abd0b4c
	SHA256	76d64d0d762dcf05ae494749514d91d3f0ff4ec2d0a1ffea8a5f8708832df17c
	CRC32	068b58c3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename secdrv.sys

System Windows 7

File size 23040 bytes

Date 2009-06-10

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File details
	MD5	3ea8a16169c26afbeb544e0e48421186
	SHA1	1d900e0f3791597aebfb9b1c91624b02ce2256ae
	SHA256	34bbb0459c96b3de94ccb0d73461562935c583d7bf93828da4e20a6bc9b7301d
	CRC32	0f9e1356
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename secdrv.sys

System Windows XP

File size 20480 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	90a3935d05b494a5a39d37e71f09a677
	SHA1	51613026e706f9bdcbc0c94cf2014bc9fb58a3e8
	SHA256	f72733a69bc6e1a2bb91d7632ff3463c12563f60fdcc00a2cdd67ff20d479952
	CRC32	e54baf75
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\drivers\

Filename secdrv.sys

System Windows 8

File size 20480 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	a8cc993ced4df9710adaabc9da66b660
	SHA1	7ec6c494835f6249cf561f5e4a2f91dd2abd0b4c
	SHA256	76d64d0d762dcf05ae494749514d91d3f0ff4ec2d0a1ffea8a5f8708832df17c
	CRC32	068b58c3
	Example file location	---

Filename secdrv.sys

System Windows Vista

File size 23040 bytes

Date 2009-06-10

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File details
	MD5	3ea8a16169c26afbeb544e0e48421186
	SHA1	1d900e0f3791597aebfb9b1c91624b02ce2256ae
	SHA256	34bbb0459c96b3de94ccb0d73461562935c583d7bf93828da4e20a6bc9b7301d
	CRC32	0f9e1356
	Example file location	---