Can I install Origin error 0xc00007b?

Windows applications depend on a number of operations to get executed. And at the same time, there are various parameters that need to be fulfilled for a program to get executed. An error that can appear when running them is – The application was unable to start correctly (0xc00007b). There are many reasons for this error to occur, but the main reason could be an x86 application not being compatible with the x64 based operating system.

The 0x000007b error usually indicates a conflict from the software with incompatible architecture. For example, attempting to use 32-bit software on a 64-bit system. You can, however, run 32-bit programs on a 64-bit computer.

If you see a dialog box stating that The application was unable to start correctly, Error Code 0xC000007B, STATUS INVALID IMAGE FORMAT, when trying to launch a program or game, this means the application is not compatible with the architecture of your Windows 11/10 PC or is missing dependencies. This error could also show up when you use an outdated .NET Framework, Direct X, a Driver, or corruption in your system files. It may also appear when there’s an issue with your hard drive.

While 0xC000007B occurs with many other programs, STATUS_INVALID_IMAGE_FORMAT means that when you try to run an application designed to run on 64-bit operating on a 32-bit system. The system fails to load the DLL which is meant for 64-bit and hence gets into a termination state.  Apart from this, if you also get pointed to a file NTStatus.h, it means that this can be a file corruption case.</p><h2>The application was unable to start correctly (0xc000007b)</h2><p>Having an idea of what causes the 0x000007b error, you’re much better equipped to resolve the issue. Here are the fixes that we’ll explore in this section:</p><h3>STATUS_INVALID_IMAGE_FORMAT</h3><blockquote><p>0xC000007B, STATUS_INVALID_IMAGE_FORMAT, {Bad Image} %hs is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support.</p></blockquote><p>The first thing you should do is click on OK to close the application. Second, try installing the media again to see if it works for this time. If not then try the following methods below:</p><ol><li>Launch the app in compatibility mode.</li><li>Enable the .NET Framework.</li><li>Update DirectX.</li><li>Reinstall Visual C++.</li><li>Replace the corrupted DLLs</li><li>Reinstall Application with Admin Privileges</li><li>Install &amp; Update Dependencies</li><li>Use the CHKDSK utility.</li></ol><p>Next, we’ll get to the details of the above fixes as well as the necessary steps to carry them out successfully.</p><h3>1] Launch the app in compatibility mode</h3><p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="ezlazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-235333" alt="shortcut compatibility properties" width="400" height="582" data-ezsrcset="https://www.thewindowsclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/shortcut-compatibility-properties.png 400w,https://www.thewindowsclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/shortcut-compatibility-properties-344x500.png 344w,https://www.thewindowsclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/shortcut-compatibility-properties-206x300.png 206w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" ezimgfmt="ng ngcb192 src srcset" data-ezsrc="https://www.thewindowsclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/shortcut-compatibility-properties.png"></p><p>The compatibility mode is useful for running programs that aren’t compatible with your system. If you suspect that an application’s compatibility is the cause of the error, right-click on the shortcut and go to&nbsp;<strong>Properties</strong>.</p><span class="ezoic-autoinsert-ad ezoic-under_second_paragraph"></span><p>Switch over to the&nbsp;<strong>Compatibility</strong> tab of the Properties window and&nbsp;if you know an earlier Windows version that handled the program correctly,&nbsp;check the&nbsp;<strong>Run this program in compatibility mode for</strong> option.</p><p>Alternatively, click on&nbsp;<strong>Run compatibility troubleshooter</strong>. Next, select the stable Windows edition from the <em>Compatibility mode&nbsp;</em>dropdown, and hit the&nbsp;<strong>OK</strong> button.</p><h3>2] Enable the .NET Framework</h3><p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="ezlazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-235298" alt="enable dot net framework" width="600" height="494" data-ezsrcset="https://www.thewindowsclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/enable-dot-net-framework.png 600w,https://www.thewindowsclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/enable-dot-net-framework-500x412.png 500w,https://www.thewindowsclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/enable-dot-net-framework-300x247.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" ezimgfmt="ng ngcb192 src srcset" data-ezsrc="https://www.thewindowsclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/enable-dot-net-framework.png"></p><p>The most common cause of the 0x000007b error code in Windows 11/10 is that the system disables the .NET Framework by default. You must get this enabled to use Origin.</p><span class="ezoic-autoinsert-ad ezoic-mid_content"></span><p>To enable the .NET Framework on your computer, press the Windows key and search for Control Panel. Launch Control Panel.</p><p>Change Control Panel to the&nbsp;<strong>Category</strong> view from the link in the top right-hand corner and then click on&nbsp;<strong>Uninstall a program</strong> Under&nbsp;<strong>programs</strong>. Here, select the&nbsp;<strong>Turn Windows features on or off</strong> link in the left-hand pane.</p><p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="ezlazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-235295" alt="turn windows features on or off" width="500" height="289" data-ezsrcset="https://www.thewindowsclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/turn-windows-features-on-or-off.png 500w,https://www.thewindowsclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/turn-windows-features-on-or-off-300x173.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" ezimgfmt="ng ngcb192 src srcset" data-ezsrc="https://www.thewindowsclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/turn-windows-features-on-or-off.png"></p><p>Mark all the checkboxes for&nbsp;<strong>.NET Framework</strong>. They should be at the top of the list. After enabling the .NET Framework, click on the <strong>OK</strong> button. This stops the 0x000007b error.</p><h3>3] Update DirectX</h3><p>Another basic fix for the issue mentioned above is to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.thewindowsclub.com/directx-11-download-update-install">update or reinstall DirectX</a>. By updating or reinstalling DirectX, you can just replace the corrupt or incompatible components of DirectX from your computer.</p><div class="widget"><span id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-694"></span><span id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-695"></span></div><p>We’ve identified an outdated Direct X as a factor that can cause the error with the code 0x000007b. Updating Direct X will improve your gaming and system performance also. To update it, visit the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.thewindowsclub.com/directx-11-download-update-install">Microsoft DirectX</a> website and download the latest version.</p><p>After downloading the Direct X setup file, double-click on it to begin the installation. In severe cases of the 0x000007b error, the Direct X installation may fail.</p><p>You can also try to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.thewindowsclub.com/diagnose-and-troubleshoot-basic-problems-with-directx" rel="noopener">run the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.</a></p><h3>4] Reinstall Visual C++</h3><p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="ezlazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-235300" alt="download visual c++" width="700" height="431" data-ezsrcset="https://www.thewindowsclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/download-visual-studio.png 700w,https://www.thewindowsclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/download-visual-studio-500x308.png 500w,https://www.thewindowsclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/download-visual-studio-300x185.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" ezimgfmt="ng ngcb192 src srcset" data-ezsrc="https://www.thewindowsclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/download-visual-studio.png"></p><p><span id="ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-683" class="ezoic-adpicker-ad"></span>If you still notice the issue after the first fix, reinstall <a target="_blank" href="https://www.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-visual-c-redistributable-package">Visual C++ Redistribution</a>.</p><p>First, you have to uninstall what you have already.</p><p>Search for&nbsp;<strong>Add or remove programs</strong> in the Start menu and select it. Click on all the&nbsp;<strong>Visual C++</strong> versions on this list and uninstall them.</p><p>After uninstalling various VC++ software, open the linked web page and scroll down to the first section after <strong>Summary</strong>. 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