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RenSteger
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Feb 3, 2026 1:36 AM UTC
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keep getting an error

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 

    Sameer K
    Sameer KCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    Feb 3, 2026 11:46 AM UTC

    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
    Community Manager
    Sameer KCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    Feb 3, 2026 11:46 AM UTC

    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)

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    RenSteger
    RenStegerAuthor
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    Feb 3, 2026 11:50 AM UTC

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

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