this application failed to start because side-by-side-configuration is incorrect

Anonymous
2009-11-02T02:15:51+00:00

After upgrading to Windows7 x64 Professional I am now getting, "this application failed to start because  side-by-side-configuration is incorrect" on nero player. I have tried Reinstalling the program and uninstalling Microsoft Virtual C+++ packages with no results.

Any help would be appreciated.

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Anonymous
2009-11-02T22:18:33+00:00

Hi ChickC ,****

Welcome to Microsoft Windows 7 Answers Forum!

(a). Use the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe) to determine which file is causing the issue, and then replace the file. To do this, follow these steps: 

  1. Open an elevated command prompt. To do this, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.
  2. Type the following command, and then press ENTER:

sfc /scannow

The sfc /scannow command scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions.

·         More Infoermation about SFC scan can be found in this document:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

(b). Perform a check disk:

Use the steps below:

  1. Open Computer by clicking the Start button, and then clicking Computer.
  2. Right-click the drive that you want to check, and then click Properties.
  3. Click the Tools tab, and then, under Error-checking, click Check now. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

To automatically repair problems with files and folders that the scan detects, select Automatically fix file system errors. Otherwise, the disk check will report problems but not fix them.

To perform a thorough check, select Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors. This scan attempts to find and repair physical errors on the drive itself, and it can take much longer to complete.

To check for both file errors and physical errors, select both Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors.

  1. Click Start.

Depending on the size of your drive, this might take several minutes. For best results, don't use your computer for any other tasks while it is checking for errors.

Update the .NET framework

Download and install the latest .NET Framework

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AB99342F-5D1A-413D-8319-81DA479AB0D7&displaylang=en

If still the error persists please provide us the error log:

Type eventvwr.msc /sin the address bar.

****List any events that are listed as "Error" in the main window when you go to "Windows Logs" and "Application." There are often a lot of them. Send us whichever ones you see listed for the last couple days. (Please also do for the logs in "System"). When you do, provide us the name of the "Source" and whatever is listed in the description box below the list of logs when you click on one. 

Hope it helps. 

Thanks and Regards:

Shekhar S - Microsoft Support.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-02-14T04:10:45+00:00

    Hi,

    When I tried to install the original rhinoceros 4, this message pops up "side-by -side configuration is incorrect. I run the sfc scan, no problem is found, and I checked the disk, no erros neither. I tried to install NET framework, but my system is Window 7 64-bit, I am using the home premium service pack 1.

    The first time I reinstalled the system, I deleted all the WINDOW OLD files, I don't know whether that is the reason to cause such problem.

    Thanks,

    Zicci

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-01-27T22:08:00+00:00

    Tried your solutions and they did not work. Here is my error from the Event Viewer:

    Activation context generation failed for "C:\Program Files (x86)\eBay\Turbo Lister2\Tl.exe".Error in manifest or policy file "" on line . A component version required by the application conflicts with another component version already active. Conflicting components are:. Component 1: C:\Windows\WinSxS\manifests\x86_microsoft.vc90.crt_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_9.0.30304.0_none_d9c474bda3593bfa.manifest. Component 2: C:\Windows\WinSxS\manifests\x86_microsoft.vc90.crt_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_9.0.30729.4148_none_5090ab56bcba71c2.manifest.

    Source: sidebyside

    Here is another error from the "system logs' but it doesnt seem to be related:

    "The HsfXAudioService service terminated with the following error:

    The specified module could not be found."

    "The shadow copies of volume C: were deleted because the shadow copy storage could not grow in time.  Consider reducing the IO load on the system or choose a shadow copy storage volume that is not being shadow copied."

    "The server {AD3EDBCA-0901-415B-82E9-C16D3B65E38C} did not register with DCOM within the required timeout."

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-01-10T08:57:02+00:00

    Dear all,

    I have installed a portable version of application 'Launchy', which automatically started at bootup by task scheduler.  Today, I got the following error message:

    Activation context generation failed for "C:\Launchy\Launchy.exe". Dependent Assembly Microsoft.VC80.CRT,processorArchitecture="x86",publicKeyToken="1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b",type="win32",version="8.0.50727.762" could not be found. Please use sxstrace.exe for detailed diagnosis.

    It also states that the application has failed to start, as its side-by-side configuration is incorrect.

    Pl help.

    Abhay.

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-09-19T04:43:19+00:00

    How do I send Microsoft the errors event files?

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