How to Fix Autodesk Display Error (0xc000007b) When Opening Images in BIM Software

Question:

When attempting to run or install Autodesk products, you might encounter the following error message:

Acad.exe – Application Error

The application cannot start correctly (0xc000007b). Please click “OK” to close the application.

Another similar error may appear as:

Streamer.exe – Application Error

The application cannot start correctly (0xc000007b). Please click “OK” to close the application.

Cause:

The installation of the Autodesk software is corrupted or damaged.

Solution:

To resolve this issue, please follow these steps:

1. Uninstall the Autodesk software via Control Panel > Programs and Features.
2. Use the Microsoft FixIt utility to remove any remaining Autodesk components. For detailed instructions, see Uninstalling using the Microsoft Installation Troubleshooter.
3. Uninstall and then reinstall the Microsoft Visual C++ runtime libraries. Guidance can be found in How to remove and reinstall the Microsoft Visual C++ runtime library.
4. Check for and install all available Windows system updates.
5. Reinstall Autodesk products. It is recommended to download the installation files using a web browser following the recommended installation workflow.

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