Application Failed to Start

[[NRNS]GenaSyde]

So i recently installed Windows 8.1 64 Bit ..

http://nrns-games.com/gallery/29855_03_02_18_10_11_49.png

I'm having this issue .. I've tried multiple things I've looked up all day, Can anyone present a fix i possibly haven't tried?

[[NRNS]SirGuySW]

Have you tried all the steps here: https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/how-to/windows/how-fix-application-was-unable-start-correctly-0xc000007b-error-message-3613164/

• Update/reinstall the .net framework
• Run as admin
• Update/reinstall DirectX
• Repair/Reinstall MW2

[[NRNS]GenaSyde]

Tried all of the above .. same result .. i didnt install the direct x though .. i just did and restarted, no change

[[NRNS]SirGuySW]

I was watching a string of "100% fix" Youtube videos about this error (each one said, "if this didn't fix try this next video"  ). One of the things mentioned in the vids was that the error could be caused by 32-bit vs 64-bit compatibility issues. AFAIK MW2 is a 32-bit application. Since you're on 64-bit Windows 8 it might be trying to use/load 64-bit dlls. Have you tried various compatibility options (right click > properties > compatibility)?

[[NRNS]GenaSyde]

IWell damn .. now that makes proper sense .. i def blv its because of the Bit .. Let me try the Cap- Options

[[NRNS]GenaSyde]

I've tried multiple even the Troubleshooter .. No luck ..  .. Sigh

[[NRNS]SirGuySW]

Make sure you have important updates installed via Windows Update and have installed the Visual C redist package.

NOTE: I have no experience with this program: Apparently this program will analyze a program to determine which DLLs it uses. If a DLL fails/can't be found/etc the program will let you know: http://www.dependencywalker.com/ It might be worth looking into this or a similar monitor (I've used SysInternals ProcessMonitor with great success in the past, but ppl don't seem to like that one).

[[NRNS]GenaSyde]

I've updated to the latest updates .. I also have every Visual installed .. i've even tried uninstalling and re-installing ... no change .. I've tried that Software from the link
http://nrns-games.com/gallery/29855_03_02_18_11_19_26.png

I THINK I'LL CALL MW2 A QUIT

[[NRNS]SirGuySW]

I also have every Visual installed

Including the 32-bit version?

IESHIMS.dll should be in %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer (if it is make sure that folder is listed in your environment PATH variable). The other entries look like API sets and are probably false-positives.

How much you want to work to solve this is up to you, but you will likely encounter similar issues in the future. I don't have any real experience with Windows 8 but the way I understand it is that it is very prone to these kinds of compatibility issues.