Skyrim won't load at all? Error code 0_000007b

[AnxietyBytes]

I duel boot windows and mac osx, I have skyrim in a wine wrapper for my mac and it works perfectly, I just wanted to play DLC and mod my game a bit, but everytime i launch it, i receive that error code saying the application failed to load. I have uninstalled and reinstalled multiple times, looked for the proper .dll files but can't seem to get anything to work. I installed team fortress 2 as a test to see if it was my windows partition, but that works just fine. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[MageThis]

There is also this identical, appearing, issue resolved: http://steamcommunity.com/app/72850/discussions/0/520518053429053282/?tscn=1440611532

[AnxietyBytes]

Postat inițial de MageThis:

It is my undertanding that the error generally occurs when D3DX9_43.DLL is corrupted/missing or misplaced (wrong directory). The file is generated by DirectX10 during installation. The parent file is D3DX9D.dll
You may run the DirectX10 .exe in Skyrim > Common > Apps to attempt to generate the .dll. I'd copy the file, if present from Windows/System32 to desktop. Then delete D3DX9_43.dll and run the DirectX10.exe. If this does not remedy the issue do not download a .dll generator (prime hacker territory) from anywhere except an official MS site.

You may use the MS end-user runtime web based installer at: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35

This information is based partly on: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-gaming/system-error-the-program-cant-start-because/261e2bb5-2e75-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5?auth=1

This was sited often as the cause of the error 0_000007b

edit: Dependency Walker should reveal the .dll

I've run Dependency Walker and fixed all the .dll problems all it tells me now is
Error: At least one module has an unresolved import due to a missing export function in an implicitly dependent module.
Error: Modules with different CPU types were found.
Warning: At least one module has an unresolved import due to a missing export function in a delay-load dependent module.
The only two that popped up for being on x64 vs x86 are: D3DX9_42.DLL, SYSNTFY.DLL and GPSVC.DLL those were the only three that poppped up red on Dependency Walker, all saying they were x64. Honestly idk what that really means vs. x86 I do know I'm on 64bit arcitecture, but I've never heard of this x86 until I ran into this problem.
Note: Before I ran this test, I just reinstalled directx10 and did a cold reboot of my computer.

[MageThis]

OP posted: "Error: At least one module has an unresolved import due to a missing export function in an implicitly dependent module.
Error: Modules with different CPU types were found.
Warning: At least one module has an unresolved import due to a missing export function in a delay-load dependent module."

This is caused by Win64 dlls residing in a Win32 environment. Your C:\Windows\System32 and C:\Windows\SysWOW64 might contain a .dll placed in the wrong directory. I mean a file that should have been placed in Win32 might have been placed in SysWOW64 and vica-versa if you install both 32bit and 64bit games. This is an install error unattributable but credit has to go to MS or some glitch between the installer and Steam.

I'd guess somehow you installed the wrong .dlls as indicated by the "Modules for different CPU types" which was likely the initial issue.

[MageThis]

D3DX9_42.DLL, SYSNTFY.DLL would be the two files that for some reason are the X64 versions instead of x86 (32bit).. Skyrim is a 32-bit game and must have a clean slate of 32bit redistributables. When you are running the MS end-user runtime are you choosing 32bit with Steam and everything closed?

[Bomb Bloke]

It may be worthwhile right clicking your Computer / My Computer / This PC icon and selecting Properties from the context menu. The resulting information window will tell you whether your Windows installation is 32 or 64 bit.

[MageThis]

Postat inițial de Bomb Bloke:

It may be worthwhile right clicking your Computer / My Computer / This PC icon and selecting Properties from the context menu. The resulting information window will tell you whether your Windows installation is 32 or 64 bit.

It is 64bit.

[MageThis]

I guess, also, OP if running the DirectX10.exe does not correct the issue it could be because Windows never did like over-writing .dlls with accuracy. So, for it to do its best job removing (but keep a copy) of the extant files is recommended then ensure you run the redistributables as Administrator. Oh and the end-user runtime, too, if necessary.

[AnxietyBytes]

I think I am about to cry

Postat inițial de MageThis:

D3DX9_42.DLL, SYSNTFY.DLL would be the two files that for some reason are the X64 versions instead of x86 (32bit).. Skyrim is a 32-bit game and must have a clean slate of 32bit redistributables. When you are running the MS end-user runtime are you choosing 32bit with Steam and everything closed?

This was the exact problem, I just launched the game from the launcher, granted I am in class so I can't do a full test yet, but it launches which is leaps and bounds over what I was at before. I really appreciate your help!

[MageThis]

Postat inițial de Kiyanthezombierapeist:

I think I am about to cry

Postat inițial de MageThis:

D3DX9_42.DLL, SYSNTFY.DLL would be the two files that for some reason are the X64 versions instead of x86 (32bit).. Skyrim is a 32-bit game and must have a clean slate of 32bit redistributables. When you are running the MS end-user runtime are you choosing 32bit with Steam and everything closed?

This was the exact problem, I just launched the game from the launcher, granted I am in class so I can't do a full test yet, but it launches which is leaps and bounds over what I was at before. I really appreciate your help!

Yeah, just saying following my logic sometimes takes time. I try to produce solutions but often fail due to poor communication.

Glad I got through, my bad, and you have fun.

Edit: Any further issues and help is readily available on this forum from a great group of people.

[AnxietyBytes]

Postat inițial de MageThis:

Postat inițial de Kiyanthezombierapeist:

I think I am about to cry


This was the exact problem, I just launched the game from the launcher, granted I am in class so I can't do a full test yet, but it launches which is leaps and bounds over what I was at before. I really appreciate your help!

Yeah, just saying following my logic sometimes takes time. I try to produce solutions but often fail due to poor communication.

Glad I got through, my bad, and you have fun.

Edit: Any further issues and help is readily available on this forum from a great group of people.

Indeed it is, I've been playing so far with out issue, I do really appreciate all your help because there was nothing else like this anywhere that I could find online.

If I ever run into future problem, I know where too look, Thanks again!

P.S. don't worry about bad communication, it happens when assisting someone over a forum, it's not like you were right over my shoulder and able to physically see my computer.