the procedure entry point bcrypthash could not be located in the dynamic link library bcrypt.dll

Omni_George 10 Reputation points
2023-07-02T04:06:59.22+00:00

Hi MSN,

I am getting the following message while running Windows 7:

"the procedure entry point bcrypthash could not be located in the dynamic link library bcrypt.dll"

Please advise.

Thanks.

Amar

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  1. Limitless Technology 43,941 Reputation points
    2023-07-03T12:37:11.0533333+00:00

    HEllo,

    The error message you're encountering indicates a problem with the "bcrypt.dll" file in Windows 7. This error commonly occurs when the version of the "bcrypt.dll" file on your system is outdated or incompatible with the application you're trying to run. To resolve this issue, you can try the following steps:

    Update Windows 7:

    Open the Start menu and search for "Windows Update" to open the Windows Update settings.

    Click on "Check for updates" and install any available updates for your system.

    After the updates are installed, restart your computer and check if the error still persists.

    Replace the "bcrypt.dll" file:

    Locate a known good copy of the "bcrypt.dll" file from a trusted source or from another Windows 7 system.

    Open File Explorer and navigate to the following directory: C:\Windows\System32

    Backup the existing "bcrypt.dll" file by renaming it to something like "bcrypt.dll.bak".

    Copy the new "bcrypt.dll" file into the C:\Windows\System32 directory.

    Restart your computer and check if the error has been resolved.

    Run System File Checker (SFC) tool:

    Open the Start menu and search for "Command Prompt".

    Right-click on "Command Prompt" and select "Run as administrator".

    In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter: sfc /scannow

    The System File Checker will scan your system for any corrupted system files and attempt to repair them.

    Once the scan and repair process is complete, restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.

    If none of the above solutions resolve the issue, it's possible that the application you're trying to run is not compatible with Windows 7 or requires a specific version of the "bcrypt.dll" file that is not available on your system. In that case, you may need to reach out to the software developer for further assistance or consider upgrading to a newer version of Windows that is supported by the application.

    The error message you're encountering indicates a problem with the "bcrypt.dll" file in Windows 7. This error commonly occurs when the version of the "bcrypt.dll" file on your system is outdated or incompatible with the application you're trying to run. To resolve this issue, you can try the following steps:

    Update Windows 7:

    Open the Start menu and search for "Windows Update" to open the Windows Update settings.

    Click on "Check for updates" and install any available updates for your system.

    After the updates are installed, restart your computer and check if the error still persists.

    Replace the "bcrypt.dll" file:

    Locate a known good copy of the "bcrypt.dll" file from a trusted source or from another Windows 7 system.

    Open File Explorer and navigate to the following directory: C:\Windows\System32

    Backup the existing "bcrypt.dll" file by renaming it to something like "bcrypt.dll.bak".

    Copy the new "bcrypt.dll" file into the C:\Windows\System32 directory.

    Restart your computer and check if the error has been resolved.

    Run System File Checker (SFC) tool:

    Open the Start menu and search for "Command Prompt".

    Right-click on "Command Prompt" and select "Run as administrator".

    In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter: sfc /scannow

    The System File Checker will scan your system for any corrupted system files and attempt to repair them.

    Once the scan and repair process is complete, restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.

    If none of the above solutions resolve the issue, it's possible that the application you're trying to run is not compatible with Windows 7 or requires a specific version of the "bcrypt.dll" file that is not available on your system. In that case, you may need to reach out to the software developer for further assistance or consider upgrading to a newer version of Windows that is supported by the application.

    I used AI provided by ChatGPT to formulate part of this response. I have verified that the information is accurate before sharing it with you.

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