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Fixed: Error 0x000007b Application Unable to Start Correctly

Take easy steps to repair bad system files in no time

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Updated onFebruary 27, 2024

updated onFebruary 27, 2024

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Some Windows users complained that every time they try to open a particular program or game, an error message 0x000007b occurs.

If you see this message on your computer, something went wrong while the operating system was running.

What does 0x000007b mean?

There are a few causes for it, but the two main reasons include:

How can I fix error 0x000007b?

1. Reinstall .NET Framework

The most common solution for this error is simply the re-installation of the .NET Framework.

You can easilydownload .NET Framework 4.5 installation, but if you’re using an older version, just browse the internet for the proper installation file.

Download the latest release if the .NET Framework 4.5 is below the minimum requirements. Once you’ve installed it, the program should be able to start without the Error 0x000007b.

2. Reinstall the troubled application

If the re-installation of the.NET Frameworkdidn’t work, you can try re-installing a program or game that gives you this error. This should resolve the majority of system-imposed issues.

When you uninstall a program, there is a chance that some leftovers of the software will remain on your PC. Thus, we recommend you use a third-party solution.

⇒Get IObit Uninstaller

3. Run the installer in the compatibility mode

4. Run the Troubleshooter

5. Run SFC scan

6. Run DISM

DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management Tool ) is another great built-in tool from the Windows platform that can be used to repair your Windows OS.

That would be all, I hope that at least one of these many re-installations will help you to solve the problem with error 0x000007b.

These solutions will come in handy for different variations of the error including Office error 0x000007b and error 0x000007b in GTA 5.

If you have any comments or suggestions, or you maybe know some other re-installation we could add to this article, write to us in the comments section below; we would love to read it.

Fixed: Error 0x000007b Application Unable to Start Correctly#

What does 0x000007b mean?#

How can I fix error 0x000007b?#

1. Reinstall .NET Framework#

2. Reinstall the troubled application#

3. Run the installer in the compatibility mode#

4. Run the Troubleshooter#

5. Run SFC scan#

6. Run DISM#