0Xc0000076 Error in Windows 10

The error 0xc0000076 is caused by the lack of a “library” in Windows, usually Visual C ++, DirectX or similar.

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

The error will typically show as “0xc0000076” or more commonly as “0xc000007b”, cited after the application tries to load.

The way to solve this problem is to make sure you have the proper library / dependencies that your application requires to run. It should solve 90% of the problems with the error.

Because

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

The application could not be initialized correctly (0xc0000076)

The key to solving this is understanding that every application in Windows requires a number of “libraries” or “dependencies” to help it run.

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

The bottom line of error 0xc0000076 is that your system cannot load the dependencies required to run the application.

Steps Solution

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 many “Microsoft” things, they have made it too complicated, making VC ++ a fully third-party download and splitting 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 gets damaged or corrupted, preventing applications from reading it correctly.

The first step in fixing error 0xc0000076, therefore, is to ensure that 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 writing down the years, you need to right-click on each of the lists and select “Uninstall.”

• After uninstalling them, restart your PC

• After restarting, you will need to navigate to Google and search for “Latest Microsoft C ++ Visual Packages”.

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

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, type “dxdiag” and hit “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 enables your system to run 3D graphics, etc.

Unfortunately, because many games, etc., put their own versions of DirectX files on your system, it is common for applications to show a large number of errors, etc.

If this is the case, you will 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 necessary files to update DirectX

• Restart your PC

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

3. Reinstall .NET

.NET is similar to the two dependencies above, providing a large number of features, files, and settings necessary for Windows to function properly.

Unfortunately, like the others, it can be damaged or corrupted. If this is the case, you will 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”

• In the dialog that appears, click “Turn Windows functions 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 rebooting, 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 reset most of your system dependencies that * could * get corrupted.

In addition to this, you will 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” gets damaged or corrupted.

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

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

To solve this problem, it will be better to clean it with a “registry cleaner”:

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

• Install the tool and charge it

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

• After the scan, clean / remove any of the problems you found

• Restart your PC

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

5.Clean the malware and reinstall the graphics driver

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

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

• Click on the DDU download page: (you will need to google “DDU Download”)

• Save the file to your system

• Restart your PC in “Safe Mode”

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

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

• When your system reboots, hit F8 repeatedly on the keyboard before something starts to load

• This will open the “Advanced Boot Options” menu from which you must select “Safe Mode”.

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

• Select the “Power” button, hold down the SHIFT key, press “Restart”

• The blue “Recovery Environment” screen will appear.

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

• When the system restarts, 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 want to choose “Clean and restart (recommended)”.

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

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

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

In addition to using a more powerful bug cleaning tool, May Benefit from seeking more specific advice. To do this, I would recommend seeing a repair technician (who will have * exactly * the same recommendations as me) or asking online.