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Error "LoadLibrary failed with error 126: The module could not be found" when launching programs

Anonymous
2012-06-26T01:44:56+00:00

Original title: <Why do I get  LoadLibrary failed with error 126?>

In starting some programs, the program partially starts, then a pop-up message shows up saying "LoadLibrary failed with error 126: The module could not be found". When you click the "OK" button, the whole program shuts down. I've had this issue with several graphics applications like PSP and Rhinoceros 3D.

Any suggestions what may be causing this "error 126"?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-01-22T10:11:25+00:00

    for X64 based systems:

    a. Go to the command prompt as described above. Run it as administrator.

    b. Type in the following command:

    *C:\Windows\System32* copy atio6axx.dll .dll

    c. Restart the PC, and check again for the issue.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-04-29T15:58:02+00:00

    type cmd and click on the black box icon for it...

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-08-20T20:18:30+00:00

    I recently had this issue with a work computer running Windows 10. The problem turned out to be the AMD Catalyst graphics driver software. Uninstalling it did the trick. 

    1. Right-click the Windows 10 start button (Thank you, Microsoft).
    2. Programs and Features.
    3. Right-click AMD Catalyst
    4. Left-click "Uninstall/Change."

    Wait for it to uninstall, and you should be fine.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-09-01T19:56:32+00:00

    Hi! The link is broken. Can you share another link or the code for me to copy and past it?

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-10-22T19:42:29+00:00

    you do not have to replace.

    Amd's video driver  has an error in the registry .. pointing to the wrong  vendor name open gl file.

    go to this very smart detective's site and follow the instructions to make a tiny registry change ...

    https://servicecore.info/2012/09/how-to-fix-loadlibrary-failed-with-error-126-problem-on-windows-systems/    (also works for error 87)

    For me, it fixed issue of Logitech game software not working... so I have personally tried it..and like all the others, i can attest to this being the better solution.

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