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RenSteger
RenSteger
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February 3, 2026
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keep getting an error

  • February 3, 2026
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I keep getting this error when trying to start lightroom. any ideas. I am getting this error in trying to open light room, lightroom.exe- system error and mfc140u.dll was not found 

    Correct answer Sameer K

    Hey, ​@RenSteger. Welcome to the Lightroom Community. This is a common Windows error, and you can follow the steps I’ve shared here to fix this: 

     

     

    Let me know how it goes. Thanks!
    Sameer K

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    Sameer K
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    Sameer KCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    February 3, 2026

    Hey, ​@RenSteger. Welcome to the Lightroom Community. This is a common Windows error, and you can follow the steps I’ve shared here to fix this: 

     

     

    Let me know how it goes. Thanks!
    Sameer K

    (Type '@' and type my name to mention me when you reply)

    RenSteger
    RenStegerAuthor
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    February 3, 2026

    Thank you ​@Sameer K  for the reply and the info. That took care of it, thanks again. Ren

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