The application was unable to start correctly (0xc000007b)
TL;DRThis error means the program could not launch, often because of a mismatch in 32-bit versus 64-bit files, missing components, or damaged system files.
Likely causes
- Mismatch between the program's bit version and the system or its required filesmost likely
- Missing or corrupted runtime files or system componentspossible
- Damaged installation of the specific applicationless likely
How to fix it
Safest first: SafeChanges settingsDangerous
Restart the computerSafe
Close everything and restart Windows to clear any temporary conflicts.
Run a system file scanChanges settings
Open an administrator command prompt and check for corrupted Windows files.
sfc /scannow
If that didn't fix it
The affected application will keep failing to start.
When to see a technician
If the error continues after trying the steps above, have a technician inspect the system for deeper file or configuration problems.