Error when starting the application 0xc000007b
Many users encounter problems opening some applications or games on their computer. In this case, Windows displays the error “An error occurred while starting the application (0xc000007b). To exit the application, click OK." Next, we will consider the causes and ways to combat the problem. Reasons for error 0xc000007b:
- Video card drivers are damaged or installed incorrectly.
- An outdated version of Windows OS is installed on the computer.
- The Windows update did not complete correctly or there was an error during its initial installation.
- If the game does not start, then perhaps its version is of low quality.
- Data in the registry is damaged by viruses.
- The driver responsible for loading is missing or damaged.
Fixing the error
The first method is to update the video card driver
Quite often, damaged video card drivers cause error 0xc000007b. If the video card is NVIDIA, then you should go to the official developer website http://www.nvidia.ru/ and download the current version of the drivers. After installing it, reboot the computer and check the functionality of the boot controller. That is, does error 0xc000007b occur.
Second method - DirectX update
DirectX is a set of API functions that are necessary to solve various problems in the operating version of Windows. Due to an outdated update version of this library, error 0xc000007b may appear. Therefore, it is necessary to update it from the official website http://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/search/DownloadResults.aspx?q=DirectX.
The third method is to update Microsoft Visual C++ and Net Framework
Outdated versions of Microsoft Visual C++ libraries http://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/search/DownloadResults.aspx?q=Microsoft%20Visual%20C%2B%2B, Net Framework http://www.microsoft.com/ ru-ru/search/DownloadResults.aspx?q=Net%20Framework, as well as their damage can lead to an error when initializing applications.
The fourth method is to install the official version of Windows OS
Many users save on the licensed version of Windows and install pirated assemblies, which may have a variety of errors in their composition.
Fifth method - reinstalling the problematic application
If error 0xc000007b occurs only when launching a specific application, then the whole problem lies there. You should uninstall the program or game, for example using CCleaner programs, and then download it from the official website and install the already verified version on your computer.
The sixth method is to check and restore the integrity of Windows
To resolve the error, you can use the sfc /scannow command from the command line. If any errors or missing files are detected during the scan, running this command will restore all data.
Seventh method – check your computer for viruses
Damage to the system indicates the presence of viruses or malware. To detect these objects and destroy them, you must run a full system scan antivirus . After that, rescan with the utility Dr. Web Cureit. This will help remove the original cause of the error and protect the system from future attacks. Many errors arise due to the dishonest attitude of users towards protecting the Windows system. To avoid recurrence of problems with opening applications, it is necessary to regularly conduct a comprehensive system scan and not download files from suspicious resources. Use official sources for updating software and media files http://www.microsoft.com/ru-ru/search/DownloadResults.aspx?q=DirectX.
