Re: Error Code 0xc000007b Preventing Game Startup

Do you know some ways to fix this error? I fixed the MSVCP140.dll error and the VCRUNTIME140.dll error and then the 0xc000007b error popped up.

I originally had the error codes mentioned below and so I went onto microsoft and downloaded the necessary files but now get the error code 0xc000007b. 

I have the same issue, I had those two at first but after installing both files I now get the error code that it can't star up properly.

Disclaimer: I am not a super technical person, and I just need help figuring out how to make my game work again! Please please help if you know how to explain things to someone who doesn't know what they are doing haha.

Every time I try to open the Sims 4 I get the following error message:

TS4_x64.exe Application Error

The application was unable to start correctly (0x000007b). Click OK to close the application.

And that's it. It just won't even try to run. I have tried uninstalling the game and reinstalling it, and I get the same message. I updated Origin, and made sure my PC had all the most recent updates. I restarted my PC. Not sure what else to try - that's where my nerd level tops out and I don't know what to do haha. 

@sbl3456I heard that people worldwide are experiencing some similar issues with error codes. It could be a problem with Origin.

@JanssJS It seems as people are receiving these error codes with the latest Sims 4 update and Origin update. I also have some other ways and can explain the compatibility tests and scans for you if you need it! I hope I can be of some help.

@JanssJSBasically many of us have been experiencing problems with our dll files when trying to open a specific program or software. The program needs it to function but you don't seem to be receiving those errors. Would you mind right-clicking the windows icon and going to "System" then scrolling down until you find what kind of bit computer you have. You will either have a 32 bit or a 64 bit.

@sbl3456 @DizzyN3wt 

Did you installed the game own Vc++ libraries or did you downloaded them from Microsoft? 

hey, how did you fix your game? I have the same problem and I can't find a way

Hi, I recently had the same problem following this update. I had to go through all my mods and make sure that they were updated otherwise I came across the error code. However, when I put my saved games back in the folder the error code started to pop back up. So, after trying literally everything I just came to a decision to delete my saved games and start over. Ever since I haven't gotten the error code again. 

@SarahCSLima

@tayashwal  @TiaNicole20 

Hi! I fixed my game by doing a hard scan of my drive, restarting my PC, and waiting until the next day. I had been receiving errors before that I fixed MSVCP140.dll and VCRUNTIME140.dll. I fixed those and then received the same error that you are getting. Do not download new dll files from the internet as they may be corrupted. I can walk you through any steps you may need.

@lindseycSure!

I have a link that will explain it better than I can:

www.lifewire.com/how-to-scan-a-hard-drive-using-error-checking-2624497

Alternatively, you can try:
https://www.lifewire.com/chkdsk-command-2625838

If these don't work let me know! I can try and help some other way.