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0x8007045a ERROR_DLL_INIT_FAILED: How to Fix it
Re-registering the DLL files should get the job done
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Coming across errors while using your PC is, sadly, inevitable. One such error you may encounter is the 0x8007045a, accompanied by the ERROR_DLL_INIT_FAILED message.
A common one, it can lead to slow running or even PC failure withBlue Screen of Death issues. In this article, we’ll explore the problems that cause it, along with some solutions that will help you resolve them. Let’s get right into it.
What does error code 0x8007045a mean?
The 0x8007045A error code, along with an ERROR_DLL_INIT_FAILED message, can occur while simply browsing your computer, though most users report they see it while usingWindows Update.
Typically, the issue emerges when a dynamic-link library, or DLL, can’t initialize while startup or running particular software. A damaged or missing msxml.dll file most commonly triggers it.
Now that we’ve pointed out some of the most common reasons behind the issue let’s see how to fix it:
How do I fix error 0x8007045a?
Before your try out our tested solutions, you should:
1. Run the DISM and SFC commands
The System File Checker scan is a native Windows component that searches and restores damaged system files. An empty window, as a result, means no corrupted ones have been found.
2. Replace the damaged files and re-register them
Malicious software can infect your DLL files and cause various errors, including this one. To ensure your system is protected against such threats, perform regular checks using Virus & threat protection ora trusted anti-malware program.
3. Update the Microsoft XML parser
The 0x8007045a error is related to Microsoft’s XML Core Services (MSXML). If everything’s working correctly, MSXML is installed automatically by Windows Update.
The issue can lead to severe PC issues, such as ablue screenorsystem crashes. Typically, it pops up on your desktop, indicating you need to restart. That is, if it hasn’t restarted automatically already.
If you panic and force a reboot, this could mean you can lose important data in the process. Don’t forget to alwaysback up your important files!
Congrats! This should help you get rid of the frustrating 0x8007045a ERROR_DLL_INIT_FAILED error.
If you want to be safe, you should regularlycreate restore points. That way, if you accidentally trigger an error, you can go back to a previous state before the issue.
Do you have any questions or comments? Let us know in the section below:
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Loredana Harsana
Windows Software Expert
Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a tech enthusiast who tackles mobility, privacy, and networking in easy-to follow guides for everyone.
