The error code 0xc00007b is signified by the message that “the application was unable to start correctly 0xc00007b
”. This pop-up appears due to many reasons. But the most common underlying issue is the incompatibility that occurs when a 32-bit application tries to execute on a 64-bit system. Although, this is possible but it may fail sometimes.
Ways to Fix Windows Application Error 0xc00007b
In this article, we shall discuss the various possible solutions to this problem that have worked in the past for other users. Follow the methods one by one until your problem is resolved.
Method 1 – Run The Program As Administrator
This error sometimes pops up due to non-availability of administrative privileges for the application that we are trying to execute on our system. To overcome this case, follow the following steps:
Step 1 – Right-click on the application and select Run as administrative from the drop-down list.
Step 2 – Click Yes when a new window pops-up on the screen.
The application will run smoothly if this was the underlying issue. If it doesn’t, move over to method 2.
Method 2 – Reinstall your Application
Reinstalling the application can fix the error which is being caused. During reinstallation:
Step 1 – Turn off the antivirus program.
Step 2 – Select all the additional software provided during the installation as these can be helpful.
You can skip all the other irrelevant stuff like search bars or other offers.
If the problem is not resolved, move over to method 3.
Method 3 – Update .NET Framework
Sometimes installing the updated version of the .NET Framework can solve this problem. To do that, follow these steps:
Step 1 – Go to Control Panel. Click on Programs and Features.
Step 2 – Click on Turn Windows Features On or Off. It will open a new window with a list of windows features.
Step 3 – Click on .NET Framework 3.5 and press OK.
This would start the download and after it is installed, the PC would restart with the error completely fixed.
If this still doesn’t solve the problem, move over to method 4.
Method 4 – Update DLL
Updating the DLL can be a bit complicated but it can solve the problem caused by 0xc00007b error. This method replaces a file called xinput1_3.dll inside the C Drive. This file sometimes is corrupted or overwritten with some other versions which can cause this error. The steps are:
Step 1 – Download xinput1_3.dll from DLLME(Google it). Extract these files by using Winrar, a compression tool.
Step 2 – Copy the xinput1_3.dll file from the extracted folder and paste it in C:\Windows\SysWOW64.
Step 3 – When prompted to replace, click on Copy and Replace. The issue should be resolved.
If not, move over to method 5.
Method 5 – Update DirectX
If none of the above methods work then updating or reinstalling DirectX is another option.
Step 1 – You can update or reinstall DirectX from http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35
Step 2 – Download the setup file from it and run it. Follow the steps shown on the screen to reinstall it.
Step 3 – Reboot your PC and then test the application.
If the problem is still not resolved, move over to method 6.
Method 6 – Reinstall the affected Application
There is also a very small possibility that you are facing this issue because something went wrong during the installation of the affected application and it was not installed successfully.
To reinstall the affected application follow these steps:
Step 1 – Go to Control Panel>Programs>Programs and Features>Uninstall a Program.
Step 2 – Locate the affected application. Right-click on it and select Uninstall.
Step 3 – Complete the uninstallation by going through the wizard step by step.
Step 4 – After the installation, restart your computer. Reinstall the application.
The issue should be resolved, if not then move over to method 7.
Method 7 – Uninstall and then reinstall the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
If the error is caused due to an issue with Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable, then simply uninstalling and reinstalling it can solve the problem. Follow these steps:
Step 1 – Go to Control Panel>Programs>Programs and Features>Uninstall a Program.
Step 2 – Locate and right-click on Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable-x86( if your computer has a 32-bit operating system) or the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable-x64( if your the computer has a 64-bit operating system). Then, click on Uninstall.
Step 3 – Complete the uninstallation by going through the wizard. Restart your computer.
Step 4 – Download the installer for the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable – x86 (if your computer has a 32-bit Operating System) or the installer for the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable – x64 (if your computer has a 64-bit Operating System).
Note: If you have uninstalled both versions of the Redistributable from your computer, download the installers for both of them.
Step 5 –Run the installer and go through the wizard to install either of the versions.
Step 6 – Restart your computer.
This should solve the issue if it doesn’t, move over to our last solution- method 8.
Method 8 – Run CHKDSK to scan your computer’s hard drive
Sometimes, problems with your computer’s hard drive can also cause this error. Run CHKDSK to scan your computer’s hard drive and fix the issue to solve this problem. To do so, follow these steps:
Step 1 – Open the Start menu. Search for ‘cmd’.
Step 2 – Right-click on the search result with the name ‘cmd’ and select Run as Administrator. This will launch a Command Prompt.
Step 3 – Type the following in the elevated Command prompt and press enter.
chkdsk/f/r
Step 4 – You will be asked whether or not you want to schedule the scan the next time the computer restarts. To confirm, type ‘y’ in the command prompt and press enter.
Step 5 – Restart the computer.
Step 6 – Once the computer restart, CHKDSK will automatically scan the hard drive. Wait patiently till it is completed.
Step 7 – Once CHKDSK completes the scan, windows will boot and you can now check whether the error is fixed or not.
Conclusion
We would highly appreciate if you could let us know which of the above methods worked for you if any; and if nothing worked for you then also let us know because that will help us improve our guide. Thank you for reading!
