There are a plenty of errors inside Windows that occur at different times. Although, all of these errors are fixable but it becomes a headache for the user to search and find the best solution. 0xc000007b is a very common error that seems to appear frequently inside Windows. It is a hex code that resembles to memory inside a PC.
The major reason for this error to pop-up is a conflict between a 32-bit application or a a 64-bit system. A 32-bit system can perform less memory operations than a 64-bit system. So, there is a huge difference of speed and compatibility between these two systems.
There are no defined methods to cope with this kind of error. So, you can try the following methods to fix this error message. At numerous occasions, these methods end up resolving this issue. Just follow these methods accordingly if the first doesn’t work for you.
Method 1: Run The Program As Administrator
Sometimes, this error comes up due to non-availability of administrative privileges for the application you are trying to execute. For this purpose, right click on the application and select Run as administrative from the list. Click Yes when a new windows pops-up and you will find the application running smoothly.
Method 2: Reinstall your application
Reinstalling the application which is causing the 0xc000007b error can fix up the error at various occasions. During reinstallation, turn off the antivirus program and select the additional softwares provided during the installation because these softwares might be helpful. You can skip the search bars and other offer which are not relevant.
Method # 3: Update .NET Framework
.NET Framework can also be the cause of this error message in a number of cases. So, updating the .NET Framework to the latest version might wipe out the error.
To install .NET Framework, go to Control Panel > Programs and Features and click on Turn Windows features on or off. It will open a new window with a list of Windows features. Click on the .NET Framework 3.5 and press OK. It will start the download and after the installation, your PC would restart with the error fixed up.
Method # 4: Update DLL
Updating DLL method of fixing this error is a bit complicated but it can resolve the issue caused by 0xc000007b error for sure. This method includes replacing a file called xinput1_3.dll inside the C drive. This file can be corrupted or overwritten with some other version which results in causing this error. To fix this issue, follow these instructions.
- Download dll from the following link.
- Extract these files using a compression tool called Winrar.
- Copy the xinput1_3.dll file from the extracted folder and paste into C:\ Windows \ SysWOW64. When prompted for replace, click on Copy and Replace and that’s all.
Method 5: Update DirectX
If none of the methods above works; then updating/re-installing DirectX is our last resort otherwise; the Windows needs to be re-installed. You can update/reinstall DirectX from http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35 – Download the setup file and run it; then follow steps on screen to reinstall it. Once done; reboot PC and test.
I would appreciate if you let us know which method has worked if any; and if nothing worked for you so we can improve our guide.
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