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simons21510170
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Oct 25, 2015 9:57 AM UTC
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win32 API error 126 - and then I can't see the Library module ?

When launching LR I get a win32 API error 126 and after loading I can't see the library module.

I have installed adobe premiere elements 14 and have tried to delete it with no luck.

I have also tries to reinstall LR without any effect.

Some forums suggests that it has to do with an ATI graphics card but I have NVIDIA and I have checked that I have the latest driver as well.

Any suggestions would be appreciated

joshua_caleb_5081Correct answer
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Jun 3, 2025 2:34 AM UTC

The link is not working anymore in 2025, however, I found this link instead. Installed it, and my LR works:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/download/details.aspx?id=26999

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Participant
Oct 26, 2023 4:21 AM UTC

This worked for me as well but can a PC expert of some sort tell me why it actually did? Like what exactly is downloading those programs for? Curious

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Participant
Jul 4, 2019 6:25 PM UTC

I'm using windows 10, just uninstalled and reinstalled the latest LR cloud and i still get this message.

According to everything i've read, it says to uninstall and reinstall this MV C++ 2010 redistributable package, but i have so many.

Please help! The myportfolio website only works with this LR and not the desktop one.

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Rob_Cullen
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Jul 5, 2019 3:15 AM UTC

I do not have an answer for the Error message.

Posting a screen-clip from Lightroom-Classic might help others with an answer.

Menu: Help > System Info...

only works with this LR and not the desktop one.

I do know that I can update my Portfolio web site without needing Lightroom (Cloudy) installed (on my desktop Windows machine).

I have Collections in Lightroom-Classic that are synced to the Cloud, I 'Sign in' to the Portfolio website (link below), and then add 'albums' (Collections) or change the design of my site.

Adobe Portfolio | Build your own personalized website

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Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.6, Photoshop 27.8, ACR 18.7, Lightroom 9.4, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.3 .
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Mar 19, 2016 9:20 AM UTC
AlvaroGraphy
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Jan 19, 2017 9:26 PM UTC

i love you

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Participant
Jan 30, 2016 11:32 PM UTC

Was there a resolution to this issue? I am having the exact same issue after installing the latest lightroom cc update, there was a windows 10 update at the same time on my pc.

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Participating Frequently
Mar 12, 2016 10:40 AM UTC

I am also struggling with this issue with a brand new windows 10 and lightroom install.  Anyone figure out how to resolve this yet?

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simons21510170
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Oct 25, 2015 9:57 AM UTC

Here is the error message

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Mrinmay Majhi
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Oct 25, 2015 10:15 AM UTC

Hi simons21510170

Which version of Lightroom are you using?

Which operating system are you using?

Have you tried to uninstall and reinstall your Nvidia display adapter drivers?

~Mrinmay

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simons21510170
Participating Frequently
Oct 25, 2015 10:29 AM UTC

I'm running on the latest lightroom CC and Windows 10.

I havent' tried reinstalling the Nvidia driver but will do

thanks

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