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d2d1.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error.

Anonymous
2010-10-22T02:11:14+00:00

Getting this error ever since I installed the new Windows Live 11 programs.  I can't launch any windows live programs.  I get the error...

C:\Windows\system32\d2d1.dll 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.

I've repaired Windows Live Essentials 11 - Same problem

I've deleted d2d1.dll and then repaired - Same problem

I'm on Windows 7 x64

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Anonymous
2010-10-22T20:48:47+00:00

Please start the command prompt (cmd.exe) with admin rights [1] and run sfc [2]:

sfc.exe /scannow

Is it able to find and repair broken files? Is the d2d1.dll now working?

best regards

André

[1] http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/How-do-I-run-an-application-once-with-a-full-administrator-access-token

[2] http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

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Anonymous
2010-10-22T03:49:13+00:00

Have a look at...

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-03-26T00:49:36+00:00

    if you having any trouble with window live with windows 7 beta....  i can give you website to download the dll file which is  simple to save as into the folder where it can be  location..  

    click on link below

    http://www.dlldump.com/download-dll-files_new.php/dllfiles/D/d2d1.dll/7.0.6002.18107/download.html

    click on download d2d1.dll  and when appear click on save as into c:windows/system32/ it will automatic save into the folder and u can also enjoy your windows live messagner... have a great day...

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  3. Anonymous
    2010-11-02T16:01:36+00:00

    Neither worked - I've simply reverted back to the old version of Live, which is working fine.  I'll probably wait a while before upgrading again.

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