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SetProcessMitigationPolicy could not be located in the dynamic link library Kernel32.dll

Christopher Distelzweig 55 Reputation points
2024-01-23T20:59:16.9466667+00:00

When trying to run an OfficeSetup executable file to install an early version of Microsoft 365 and Office on my Windows 7 (Home Premium w/service pack 1) I get the following error message: Procedure entry point SetProcessMitigationPolicy could not be located in the dynamic link library Kernel32.dll The KERNEL32.dll application extension file in thw WINDOWS SYSTEM32 sub directory is version 6.1.7601.24545 Do I need to get a different file version and where can I down load that file?

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    2024-01-23T20:59:16.95+00:00

    The error message you are seeing indicates that the version of the KERNEL32.dll file on your system does not contain the "SetProcessMitigationPolicy" function that the OfficeSetup executable file is trying to use. This function is only available on Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and later versions of Windows.

    To resolve this issue, you can try installing the latest updates for Windows 7 from Microsoft Update. This should update the KERNEL32.dll file on your system to a version that contains the required function.

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