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

Hi Marlin. See answers to your question Re mfc110u.dll / VUDesktopToast.exe problem. Looking forward to receiving your solution.

1. What make/model computer are you running? Be specific - Sony VAIO E series VPCEB15FG
2. From what operating system, did you upgrade to Windows 8? Windows 7 Pro
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? Retail DIsk
4. When do you get the error message? Please give exact details and error message. When VU Desktop Toast .exe wants to run

A screenshot would be helpful

5. Do you only get the error at startup or does it occur at any other time? Any time
6. Is the error message, a pop-up dialog box? Yes
7. What anti-virus are you running? Windows 8 - nothing else
8. If you have uninstalled your anti-virus did you use the manufacturer removal tool to uninstall? N/A
9. 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? No
10. 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. None

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VU stands for Vaio Update. It is an application that runs in the background looking for driver updates from Sony's support database. Since my model (VGN-TZ150N) is not supported by Sony for Windows 8, I have uninstalled the application altogether.

I recommend you check in Sony's support website if your system is supported and if so, if there is a newer version of Vaio Update, compatible with Windows 8.

I hope this is helpful.

HF21

Hi MariaMedeiros,

I tried installing the the mfc110u.dll file (though this file was already in the specific folder in my system, the file had a lightning symbol in yellow color).

Now, after installing the file from the link which you provided, I get another error which says;

"VUDesktopToast.exe - System Error

The program can't start because MSVCR110.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem".

Earlier it was mfc110u.dll.

Kindly advice me on how to eliminate this error,

Thanks.

Beig

Maria:

I recommend that you visit the VAIO support webpage and check if your model is supported for Windows 8.

If is not supported by Sony, the best solution is the removal of the VAIO Update program. To do this go to Control Panel and Uninstall Vaio Update.

Once Sony releases a Window 8 compatible version of VAIO Update for your model, you should download it and install it.

This application is useless until Sony makes Windows 8 drivers and software available for your model.

Cheers

Hi HF021,

I am not sure about it.

As in my case, I have upgraded from Win 7 home premium to Win 8 Pro and I am getting these driver errors.

Are they not any issues with Sony vaios with factory installed Win8?