Error 'NTVDM encountered a hard error.' when executing the Windows Scan software.

When you attempt to execute the SekChek for Windows Scan software (SEKWIEXT.EXE) a warning message box is displayed with the title 'ntvdm.exe - System Error' and text 'NTVDM encountered a hard error.', reply Close or Ignore.

The error occurs because file SEKWIEXT.EXE is corrupt. This is often caused by anti-virus software.

The solution is to obtain a fresh copy of SEKWIEXT.EXE or to create it via the SekChek Client software, which is located on our web site. The size of file SEKWIEXT.EXE is about 1.4 MB.