1. Browse to C:\Windows\System32 folder and file this file dwmapi.dll
2. Rename this file from dwmapi.dll to dwmapi.dll_old
Now you can run your application without any hassle :)
The DwmAPI.dll file is a Direct X related file that is used for vista. Allow me to elaborate on WHY it's used for vista, however.
The file that you're having problems with is a Direct X file that is part of DirectX10. This is why some people have this problem after installing graphics cards, and some have it after installing DX10 Games, and applications that are developed with the DX10 A.P.I in them (I.E. Firefox 3.5 - They had a faulty install on the first release of 3.5 that put this file onto XP machines.)
If you do NOT have a DX10 compatible graphics card, the best solution for you, is to go ahead, and do it what I have mentioned above in two steps.
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I love the solution and explanation...
short and sweet...
and yes... that error is irritating to the point of researching for a fucking... cheers!!
Yes, I am facing this problem. Whenever I start Firefox this error message appears and I tried a lot of things but unable to start Firefox. I am going to apply above mentioned two points. I hope these steps solve my problem. Thanks!
thanks for your efforts
but when I was installing "call of duty 2" ihad problem
"The procedure entry point _except_handler4_common could not be located in the dynamic link library msvcrt.dll"
and i haven't a file called "dwmapi.dll"
So help me and tell me what to do
dwmapi.dll not found what can i do
thanks it really worked...
thanx...worked for me :)
i have windows xp but i cant find this dwmapi.dll file. any solution to this?
thank you for the excellent tip
you saved my life
A+++ to your blog
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