Error 0xc000007b is a very annoying error that users face while running certain applications, especially games that include GTA, Far Cry, Assassin's Creed, Call of Duty and many other popular games as well.
Error code 0xc000007b means INVALID_IMAGE_FORMAT, and it generally occurs when a system or application file is corrupted or files are lost. Most commonly, this error appears due to a problem with graphics / video cards such as NVIDIA drivers.
Mostly the error 0xc000007b is received as "The application was unable to start correctly (0xc000007b). Click OK to close the application."
However, there may be other reasons for this error to occur, especially when you are trying to start an application that is qualified to run on a 64-bit operating system in a Windows 32-bit computer. Since 32-bit Windows cannot load 64-bit. dll, and thus creates a problem.
This error is also related to programs installed on your computer such as the .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual C ++, and Direct X. It appears when you try to run high-graphics games without updating to the .NET Framework. This can happen if you are installing Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10. In
Here are several ways to fix error 0xc000007b -
Update or repair the .NET Framework to the latest version
Click the "Start" button to select Control Panel and click Programs and Features.
Click "Turn Windows features on or off" on the right panel. The "Windows Features" window pops up.
In the Windows Features window, find and click .NET Framework 3.5 and hit OK. Then the download and installation will begin. Now restart your computer.
Fix compatibility issues,
Right-click on the application that is showing this error and select "Properties."
Click on the "Compatibility" tab in the properties window and click on the "Run the compatibility troubleshooter" button.
Select "Try recommended settings", and you can either test the app or click Next.
If it doesn't work, you can manually select Compatibility Mode from the dropdown menu. Select an earlier version of Windows and click the "Apply" and "OK" button.
DirectX update
Download DirectX runtime Web Installer from Microsoft's official website. Run the setup file and reinstall DirectX. Now restart your computer.
Run the application as administrator
Right-click on the application and select the "Run as administrator" option. Click "Yes" when you see the message box pop up and you will be able to successfully launch the application.
If you cannot find the option after right-clicking the application icon, select the "Properties" option from the right-click menu. Click on the "Compatibility" tab in the properties window and select the option "Run this program as an administrator". Then click OK button.
Reinstall all Microsoft Visual C ++ runtime packages
Since this method is related to important parts of the OS. So it is suggested that you first create a backup of the system in case something goes wrong.
Click the "Start" button and select "Control Panel." Then click "Uninstall a program".
Find all Microsoft Visual Runtime Packages and uninstall them from your computer. Then restart your computer.
Now, go to the official Microsoft website to download the Visual Runtime packages and install all of them. The installation process requires you to restart your computer several times.
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