"The program (VUDesktopToast.exe - System Error) can't start because mfc110u.dll is missing from your computer"

Anonymous
2012-11-25T03:31:48+00:00

I have just upgraded win 8 from win 7 on my sony vaio laptop. However, now when I start, on the screen it says "The program (VUDesktopToast.exe - System Error) can't start because mfc110u.dll is missing from your computer. Try installing to fix this problem'. So, please let me know how can I fix it?

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-11-28T13:24:04+00:00

    Same issue here...

    After some investigation I found that it is the VAIO update application that runs in the background.

    For now I uninstalled VAIO Update from "Programs" in the control panel - you can easily get to the Control Panel by clicking the Windows Key + "x" and selecting "Control Panel".

    Updates are still possible through the "VAIO Care" application, just the checking and notification of updates will stop functioning.

    I hope this helps!

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-11-28T06:14:19+00:00

    Dear Marilyn,

    I'm a SONY VAIO user from china,I also have this problem and here is my answer,I hope this will be solved quickly.

    1. What make/model computer are you running? -----SONY VAIO VPCSD47EC/B
    2. From what operating system, did you upgrade to Windows 8?----Right after I upgrade my laptop to Windows 8 from Win7 home basic.
    3. Did you upgrade using the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant or did you create an ISO to use that method to upgrade? Or did you upgrade from a retail disc?--No,I upgrade on line with Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant. 
    4. When do you get the error message? Please give exact details and error message.

    A screenshot would be helpful--Sorry,I didn't have a screenshot,maybe next it happens.

    1. Do you only get the error at startup or does it occur at any other time?-it happens before  the Startscreen(after detect Bios and hardware ). When my laptop is running,it happens occasionally.
    2. Is the error message, a pop-up dialog box?--Yes,with a red cross.
    3. What anti-virus are you running?--Nothing but Windows Defender
    4. If you have uninstalled your anti-virus did you use the manufacturer removal tool to uninstall?---N/A
    5. Have you run any registry cleaner either as part of an anti-virus or installed and run separately? If yes, what is the brand name of the registry cleaner?--N/A
    6. Please check the event viewer in the system and application logs for any red errors. Then look to see if any errors mention mfc110u.dll or VUDesktopToast.exe.

    Please copy and paste any relevant event viewer errors.

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-11-27T21:20:07+00:00

    Hello all,

    We are checking into the issue where you are getting the error, mfc110u.dll is missing.

    It would be helpful if each of the users having this issue would take the time to respond back to the questions below that will help with troubleshooting to try and pinpoint the issue. Please answer all questions when you reply back.

    1. What make/model computer are you running? Be specific
    2. From what operating system, did you upgrade to Windows 8?
    3. Did you upgrade using the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant or did you create an ISO to use that method to upgrade? Or did you upgrade from a retail disc?
    4. When do you get the error message? Please give exact details and error message.

    A screenshot would be helpful

    1. Do you only get the error at startup or does it occur at any other time?
    2. Is the error message, a pop-up dialog box?
    3. What anti-virus are you running?
    4. If you have uninstalled your anti-virus did you use the manufacturer removal tool to uninstall?
    5. Have you run any registry cleaner either as part of an anti-virus or installed and run separately? If yes, what is the brand name of the registry cleaner?
    6. Please check the event viewer in the system and application logs for any red errors. Then look to see if any errors mention mfc110u.dll or VUDesktopToast.exe.

    Please copy and paste any relevant event viewer errors.

    To get to event viewer in Windows 8:

    Go to the Start Screen. Type in Event Viewer.

    This will bring up the Event Viewer box. Click to open the event viewer.

    In the left pane, expand out Windows Logs.

    Click on Application log. Highlight the first event in the log and use your arrow keys to scroll down. Most of your event will be Information. You may see Yellow Warnings or Red Errors. If you see an red error, you can double click on it to bring it up and copy the contents to a document.

    Please reply back as soon as possible and so we can gather the relevant information.

    Thanks,

    Marilyn

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-11-27T01:33:39+00:00

    I also have a vaio and this happened, further it's the first ultrabook.

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  5. Anonymous
    2012-11-26T14:04:56+00:00

    I also have a vaio with same problem.

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