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OccidentAcrident.dll startup error in Windows 10/11 [Fixed]

Following our solutions listed below will surely solve your issue

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Updated onMarch 26, 2024

updated onMarch 26, 2024

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When Windows starts it loads a bunch ofsystem DDLsand will throw an error message if there was an issue with any one of them.

The OccidentAcrident.dll startup error, as the name implies, is an error you’ll face on startup. The most common way you’ll receive this error is after upgrading to Windows 10 or installing some program.

How to fix the OccidentAcrident.dll startup error?

How to fix the OccidentAcrident.dll startup error?

1. Use a third-party tool

If you wish to restore important files to your PC, aspecialized repair toolwill get the job done in no time. This type of software is packed with cleaning features, and it can also restore corrupted system files.

These tools may correct faulty messages and give useful PC repairs whenever they are required. When you boot your computer and encounter the OccidentAcrident.dll startup problem, they may repair and rebuild the Windows operating system.

They also can repair and replace DLL files. That’s why we recommend utilizing a third-party program that can automatically analyze your device for corrupted or damaged files and then repair them to restore stable functioning.

2. Use Autoruns

Use Autoruns to delete entries of missing files

As mentioned above, this is a startup problem. That’s why this program is immensely useful. It lets you look at what processes run at startup, when built-in Windows programs start, and how they are configured.

It is basically a one-stop shop for anything related toWindows startup. We’ll see how we can use Autoruns to fix this problem.

Note:You should create a system restore point because we are treading dangerous grounds. If you don’t know how to do it, you can followour tutorial.

Use Autorun to disable third-party entries

Note:This is a tedious method that will involve you restarting your computer a dozen times so we recommend that you try all the other options before this one.

3. Manually register with the Microsoft Register Server

Maybe XAudio2_6.dll is present on your computer, but it’s just not registered. In most cases it (and all other .dll files) should be registered automatically, but in some cases, there could be complications.

Therefore, you can try to register this file on your own and see if there are any improvements. Follow the steps above to do so. If this does not solve your issue, move to the next solution.

4. Use the System Restore

If you’ve started getting this error recently, you can restore your computer to a prior state usingSystem Restore. The only hurdle would be that there must be a restore point dated before the error that you can go back to.

Thankfully, Windowscreates restore pointswhen it updates your system, and many programs, like Office and 3ds Max, automatically create restore points during their installation.

5. Use the Windows installation media

Reset your computer using an installation media

You can reset your computer to its default state. This will remove all of the installed applications and restore all the settings, but lets you keep your files if you choose to.

Reinstall Windows

Reinstalling Windows will delete everything, including applications; updates; drivers; and personal files, so you should think it through.

If you are sure, then you can follow the detailed instructions providedin this articleto do it.

Using installation media gives youtwo new ways to recover your system. Before we start, naturally, you must have either a disc or USB with Windows installation files on it.

If you don’t have one, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. You can learn how to easilycreate a bootable Windows USB or disc by following the instructions in this useful article.

OccidentAcrident.dll error is a DLL error and those are generally quite hard to fix. We hope these methods have helped you get rid of it.

Use the comments section below to tell us how your efforts went, if there has been another DLL error you faced in the past, and if we’ve forgotten to mention an easier way to get rid of this error.

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Madalina Dinita

Networking & Security Specialist

Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.

She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.

Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.

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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.