Getting "mfc140u.dll is either not designed..." error message

[urbanl28974291]

Has anyone else gotten the
 

error message?

This came up today for the first time.  I've uninstalled Lightroom Classic and re-installed it twice.

I ran Microsoft's SFC utility, but that came out clean.
I read on one post this type of error may be due to a recent Window's update.  

Any ideas?

Thanks!

[GoldingD]

Just using google on that. And as you stated perhaps an Windows update that went south.

for example: https://appuals.com/bad-image-is-either-not-designed-to-run-on-windows-or-it-contains-an-error/

or perhaps: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/msvcp110dll-file-not-working-need-help/aa09ed8...

[urbanl28974291]

I finally got it resolved by replacing the version of mfc140u.dll I had with a version that I downloaded from www.sts-tutorial.com.

I did it with a bit of trepidation with fear that I was also downloading some malware along with it.  If the Internet suddenly goes down in the next week, it might have been me.

[hotspurs99]

I have the same issue after upgrading to Lightroom Classic 9.2. Reverting back to 9.1 was OK.  In your case, have you had further problems after replacing mfc140u.dll ? I'm a little reluctant to do it for fear of creating even more problems after.

[urbanl28974291]

I haven't had any trouble so far.

[ManiacJoe]

For the folks needing to replace an MFC DLL, I would recommend downloading the install package directly from Microsoft.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/download/details.aspx?id=48145

[derek_138]

I am having the same error. I have tried both of the methods here with no luck. I did have snags on my windows updates and had to force them but no luck after that. If anyone has any other methods that may fix this issue I would love to hear it.

[k_black11]

This worked for me, downloading both available files.  Thank you!

[jankalusphotography]

Hi everyone. I Have same issue, no way to solve it. Win 10 Pro, ACER V3, Core I7, 16 GB RAM ddr 3, Nvidia650M 2GB, 240 GB ssd. Do you have any answer from Adobe or Microsoft, Link to file or tutorial? No viruses or malware need.Thank you