Windows 7, 64 bit, DLL problems

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published a few days ago. updated a few hours ago

📝🖥️ "Windows 7, 64-bit, DLL Problems: Easy Solutions" 🛠️🔧

Are you experiencing DLL problems on your Windows 7, 64-bit system? Don't worry, you're not alone. We've got you covered with easy solutions! 🤝💻

Let's dive into a common scenario: Imagine you have a C++ 32-bit executable running smoothly on your Windows 7 64-bit development box, but when you try to test it on a clean Windows 7 64-bit VMware installation, things go haywire. The program just won't work! 😮👻

When using the x86 Dependency Walker tool, you discover that multiple DLL files are missing, such as:

  • API-MS-WIN-CORE-COM-L1-1-0.DLL

  • API-MS-WIN-CORE-WINRT-ERROR-L1-1-0.DLL

  • API-MS-WIN-CORE-WINRT-L1-1-0.DLL

  • API-MS-WIN-CORE-WINRT-ROBUFFER-L1-1-0.DLL

  • API-MS-WIN-CORE-WINRT-STRING-L1-1-0.DLL

  • API-MS-WIN-SHCORE-SCALING-L1-1-0.DLL

  • DCOMP.DLL

  • GPSVC.DLL

  • IESHIMS.DLL

Your first instinct might be to download these DLL files from the internet. However, here's what you need to know: these API-MS-WIN-... DLL files are actually supposed to be a part of Windows 7. You won't find a suitable download on the Microsoft pages as they should already be present on your system. 🌐🔍

Now, let's move on to the solutions! You've tried the suggested fixes like running 'sfc /scannow' and installing Visual Studio 2008 SP1 runtime executables, but they didn't solve anything. 😔😭

Here's the good news: The missing DLL files reported by Dependency Walker may not be the root cause of the problem. In the original scenario, the issue was resolved by registering three OCX files. 🎉🔌

So, our easy solution is to focus on the registration of OCX files. You can use the following steps:

  1. Locate the relevant OCX files. These files typically have the extension .ocx.

  2. Open the command prompt as an administrator.

  3. Navigate to the directory where you have the OCX files stored using the 'cd' command. For example: 'cd C:\Path\To\OCX\Files'

  4. Register the OCX files using the 'regsvr32' command followed by the file name. For example: 'regsvr32 filename.ocx'. Repeat this step for all the OCX files.

  5. Restart your system to ensure the changes take effect.

🔍💡 Remember, Dependency Walker may incorrectly list DLL files as missing, even if your program is running smoothly after registering the OCX files. This tool is a bit dated and doesn't always work properly with newer OS versions like Windows 7.

If you were misled by the missing DLL files reported by Dependency Walker, know that the problem may lie elsewhere. Be vigilant and focus on the OCX registration for a successful resolution! 💪💡

We hope this guide helps you solve your Windows 7, 64-bit DLL problems. Share your success story or any additional questions in the comments below. Let's tackle tech challenges together! 🙌👩‍💻👨‍💻💬

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