0xc000007b Error
So a while ago, Origin randomly would not open with the 0xc00007b error. Miraculously, I got it to open. But now none of my games will work. I'd really like to play the Sims 3. My computer, .net,...
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@Haanbeii Alright, that error is still usually linked to one or another of the VC++ redistributables. Try uninstalling the 2015 versions and reinstalling new ones (both x86 and x64):
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=48145
If that doesn't work, uninstall and reinstall the 2013 versions (x86 and x64, but not arm):
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784
@puzzlezaddict Unfortunately, neither of those worked. I even restarted my computer.
@Haanbeii It's a good idea to run a couple of basic checks on your Windows system files. Here's how:
- Hit Windows key-X
- Choose either “PowerShell (Administrator)” or “Command prompt (Administrator),” whichever option is offered
- Inside the window that appears, copy and paste “DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth” without quotes into the window, and enter
- The system will start validating soon. If it throws an error, please list it here
- After it reaches 100%, hit Windows key-X again
- Again, choose “PowerShell (Administrator)” or “Command prompt (Administrator)”
- Inside the window, copy and paste “sfc /scannow” without quotes into the window, and enter
- Post the message you receive here
If that doesn't help, replace all the VC++ runtimes at once. Here are instructions:
If that doesn't help either, let me know, and I'll see if I can get a second opinion.
I've attached images of what I got fore both scans. None of these options worked.
edit: forgot to tag @puzzlezaddict
@Haanbeii Okay, try uninstalling Origin and reinstalling. Clear Origin's cache first, then uninstall "the hard way."
https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/faq/clear-cache-to-fix-problems-with-your-games/
https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/origin/origin/manually-uninstalling-origin/
Instead of the usual Origin download, use the full installer. This is a direct download link:
http://download.dm.origin.com/origin/live/OriginSetup.exe
Run it as an admin: right-click on the downloaded file and select "Run as administrator."
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