Fixed: The Application Was Unable To Start Correctly(0xc00007b)

When you try to open an application on Windows, the error "The application was unable to start correctly (0xc000007b)" pops up. This error occurs when you upgrade your Windows version and some files or programs are corrupted. This error is really common if you are downloading something from an unauthorized source. In this article, we will show you the reasons and the fixes for "the application was unable to start correctly" (0xc00007b).

Part 1: The reasons for error code 0xc000007b

There are many reasons behind this error code. If the problem affects only one application on your system, that particular application may be corrupted and the error can be overcome by reinstalling that single application. But this situation rarely affects a single application of your system.

The main reason behind this error is the incompatibility between 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows and applications. This error may also occur when you try to run a program or game .NET Framework 3.5 or Visual C++ Redistributable Packages may be corrupted or missing.

Part 2: How to fix the "The application could not start correctly (0xc000007b)" error?

Fix 1: Restart your PC

Although this is a very simple solution, sometimes it produces positive results, as restarting the system alone can fix many errors. Therefore, please try restarting Windows first and if it does not work, try the next fix.

Fix 2: Running in Compatibility Mode

Step 1: Right-click the actual executable or shortcut of the malfunctioning game or application and select "Properties".

Step 2: Open the Compatibility tab. Check the "Run this program in compatibility mode", and select "Windows Vista" or any other version of Windows. And then click "OK".

Step 3: Try running your application and see if this fixes the error.

Fix 3: Check the disk

Step 1: Use WIN+Q to open the search bar and type "cmd". Right-click Command Prompt. Select "Run as administrator".

Step 2: At the command prompt, just type chkdsk c: /f /r and press Enter to check and repair your C drive. If you want to check another drive, replace c with the letter assigned to that drive.

Step 3: You'll be asked if you want to schedule a scan the next time your computer restarts. To confirm, enter Y in an elevated command prompt and hit enter.

Step 4: Reboot your PC, and when the computer boots up, CHKDSK will automatically start running and scanning your computer's hard drive, what you need to do is be patient and wait for the process out. When finished, you can check to see if the problem has been solved.

Fix 4: Change the value of the LoadAppinit_dlls key

LoadAppInit_dll is a technique that starts a DLL in its reg-key when the program starts. A corrupt or unsigned DLL will cause an error, so we can fix this by using the registry editor and changing the value of the LoadAppinit_dls key to 0.

Step 1: Use the shortcut key WIN+R to open the Run dialog box, type Regedit, and click ok to open it.

Step 2: Locate the following path in the registry.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows

Step 3: Double-click "LoadAppInit_Dll". Change its Value data to 0 and then click OK.

Step 4: Restart your PC.

Fix 5: Unpdate.Net Framework

NET Framework may also be the cause of this error message in many cases. Therefore, updating the .NET Framework to the latest version may eliminate the error.

Step 1: Use WIN+Q to search for Control Panel in the search bar and open it.

Step 2: Search for "Programs and Features" in the search bar and click to "Turn Windows features on or off".

Step 3: Click on .NET Framework 3.5 and press OK. It will start downloading and after installation, your computer will restart and fix the errors.

Fix 6: Running compatibility troubleshooter

Running the application in compatibility mode is a fix that works for many users. When you encounter this error, you should try to run the application in compatibility mode and check if it works. Perform the following steps to run the application in compatibility mode.

Step 1: Right-click on the icon of the application that does not start correctly and select "Properties".

Step 2: Under the "Compatibility" tab, click on "Run Compatibility Troubleshooting".

Step 3: Select "Try recommended settings" in the troubleshooting options and click "OK".

Step 4: Click "Test the program" first, and then click "Next" to continue.

Step 5: Run the program again to check if the error is fixed.

Fix 7: Update Windows

In some cases, updating Windows to the latest version may solve the problem. Therefore, in this fix, we will check for updates.

Step 1: Use WIN+I to open Windows Settings, click "Update & security".

Step 2: In the left window select "Windows Update" and in the right window click "Check for updates" and download any updates.

Step 3: Once the update is downloaded, click the "Install" option to install it on your PC. After this, check to see if the problem still occurs.

Fix 8: Reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable

When upgrading Windows 10, if Microsoft Visual C++ files are corrupted or damaged, they affect the game more than other programs. Therefore, if an error pops up when loading the game, perform the following steps.

Step 1: Search for Control Panel in the search bar and open it.

Step 2: Search for "Programs and Features" in the Control Panel and open it. Uninstall/remove all "Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable" projects.

Step 3: Navigate to the Microsoft website and download the latest files and 2010 files. These files include msvcp100.dll, msvcr100.dll, xinput1_3.dll, and msvcr100_clr0400.dll.

Step 4: Follow the installation wizard and install the "Visual C++ Redistributable Package" manually.

Step 5: Reboot the system and try to run the application again.