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Error 0xc0000076 is caused by a missing “library” in Windows, usually Visual C++, DirectX, or similar.

The error appears when you try to run a “big” application, such as a game or some kind of graphics application. This is because the application will require a library item, which is not installed or accessible on your system.

The error will usually show up as “0xc0000076” or, more commonly, as a “0xc000007b” error, cited after the app attempts to load.

The way to solve this problem is to make sure you have the appropriate library/dependencies required by the application to run. It should solve 90% of the problems with the error.

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The typical error message for error 0xc0000076 is as follows:

The application failed to initialize correctly (0xc0000076)

The key to fixing this is to understand that every application in Windows requires a series of “libraries” or “dependencies” to help it run.

These libraries are stored on your hard drive as DLL files, applications like DirectX, and “redistributable” packages like Visual C++. While most of the popular libraries are distributed by Microsoft, there are also some provided by other companies.

The bottom line of the 0xc0000076 error is that your system is unable to load the dependencies needed to run the application.

solution steps

1. Reinstall Visual C++

Visual C++ is usually the culprit here. It is a collection of programs distributed by Microsoft to help improve the functionality of Windows.

Unfortunately, like a lot of “Microsoft” things, they’ve overcomplicated it, making VC++ an entirely 3rd party download and split between different versions, each of which must be downloaded to provide the required functionality.

Unfortunately, it often happens that even if the correct VC++ is installed, it becomes damaged or corrupted, preventing applications from reading it correctly.

Therefore, the first step to fixing error 0xc0000076 is to make sure you have installed the latest versions of the required VC++ Redistributable Packages…

• In Windows 7, click “Start” > “Control Panel” > “Add or Remove Programs”

• In Windows 10, right-click the “Start” / “Windows” button > select “Programs and Features”

• From the list that appears, select any version of “Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable” and NOTE its year number (this is important)

• After noting the years, you must right-click on each of the listings and select “Uninstall.”

• After uninstalling them, restart your PC

• After the reboot you will need to google and search for “Latest Visual C++ Packages from Microsoft”

• For each of the “years” you noted above, download the corresponding download and install.

A quick note on this topic: when you download each VC++ package, you will be asked if you want the “x64” or “x86” version. This corresponds to the “architecture” of your system.

If you are not sure which version of Windows you have, you should do the following:

• Press the “Windows” + “R” keys on your keyboard

• In the “Run” dialog box, type “dxdiag” and press “Enter”

• When DXDiag appears, find the “Operating System” list

• Make a note of whether it is 64-bit or 32-bit: 64-bit is x64 and 32-bit is x86

• From there you need to install the various VC++ packages and then let it run.

2. Update DirectX

Next you need to update DirectX.

DirectX is a core element of Windows that allows your system to run 3D graphics etc.

Unfortunately, because many games etc. put their own versions of DirectX files on your system, it often happens that applications will display a large number of errors etc.

If this is the case, you’ll want to install the DirectX “update” which should replace any potentially corrupted files you may have…

• Click on “Google” and search for “DirectX Download” – click on the first link

• Click the orange “Download” button

• Click “No thanks and continue”

• Save the file to your hard drive

• Open the app and click on the process (make sure you don’t accept the “Bing Bar” scamware)

• Let it install the files needed to update DirectX

• Restart your PC

Once your PC has restarted, you need to proceed to the next step.

3.Reinstall.NET

.NET is similar to the previous two dependencies in that it provides a large number of features, files, and settings that are required for Windows to function properly.

Unfortunately, like the others, it can become damaged or corrupted. If this is the case, you’ll want to update it to the latest version, which can be done with the following:

• In Windows 7, click “Start” > select “Control Panel” > “Add or Remove Programs”

• In Windows 10, right-click the “Start” / “Windows” button > select “Programs and Features”

• From the dialog that is displayed, click “Turn Windows features on or off” – Uncheck “.NET 3.5” and “.NET 4.6.2” and then click “OK”

• Let the uninstall process happen and restart your PC

• After the reboot, you’ll want to google “.net web installer”

• Click the orange “Download” button and then proceed to install the package.

This will replace any of the .NET Framework files that may be damaged or corrupted on the system. Basically, this will restore most of your system dependencies that *might* be broken.

In addition to this, you’ll also want to make sure that any “registry” errors are removed on your PC…

4. Clean Registry Errors

Registry errors occur when the Windows “registry” becomes damaged or corrupted.

The registry is a central database that Windows uses to store all the settings and options that your system requires to function.

This database is responsible for everything from your desktop wallpaper to the user’s avatar. Unfortunately, it can become damaged or corrupted, preventing your PC from being able to read the settings it requires.

To fix this, you’d better clean it up with a “registry cleaner”:

• Download a reliable registry cleaning tool (I only recommend CCleaner in 2018, which is available from “Piriform”, just Google “CCleaner Download”)

• Install the tool and charge it

• Let it scan your system registry (other parts like junk files don’t matter that much)

• After the scan, clean/remove any of the issues it found

• Restart your PC

This not only ensures that you can fix any of the possible problems your computer may have, but also ensures that you can run the programs effectively.

5. Clean malware and reinstall graphics driver

If the above steps don’t work, the next one is to reinstall your system graphics driver (yes, this is a valid cause of the error).

To do this, you’ll want to download “DDU” (Display Driver Uninstaller) from Guru3D. This removes **all** of the graphics driver software your system will have installed…

• Click on the DDU Download Page: (You’ll need to google “DDU Download”)

• Save the file on your system

• Restart your PC in “Safe Mode”

To do this, there are several ways depending on the version of Windows you’re running:

• In Windows 7, click “Start” > “Restart”

• When your system reboots, press F8 repeatedly on the keyboard before anything starts to load

• This will open the “Advanced Boot Options” menu where you need to select “Safe Mode”.

• In Windows 10, click the “Start” / “Windows” button (bottom left corner)

• Select the “Power” button – Holding SHIFT, press “Restart”

• The blue “Recovery Environment” screen will appear.

• From here select “Troubleshoot” > “Advanced” > “Startup Settings” > “Restart”

• When the system reboots, it will load the “Advanced Boot Options” screen from which you can choose “Safe Mode”. From here, you will enter “Safe Mode”.

• You need to click on the DDU app you downloaded and then let it run.

• You will need to choose “Clean and reboot (recommended)”.

This will completely remove the graphics driver, which *should* resolve any remaining occurrences of the error. Let the system reboot in “normal” mode and then try to load the app again.

Once in “normal” mode, you will need to reinstall the graphics driver. In Windows 10, this will usually be done automatically. The point is that if you have any custom drivers, it may be causing some sort of conflict, which will be resolved by removing it completely with DDU.

If the above doesn’t work, you may have a problem deeper within Windows.

In addition to using a more powerful debugging tool, Can benefit from seeking more specific advice. To do this I would recommend seeing a repair guy (who will have *exact* the same recommendations as me) or asking online.