C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\dxgi,dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error with code C0000020

Situation: After the client fixed Windows 10 update issue, he has a problem to run office word with this error “C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\dxgi,dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error.” status 0xc0000020.

Resolution 1: Repairing Office online

Go to Settings > Apps > Apps and Features > Microsoft Office > Modify > Repair.

Resolution 2: Repair corrupted system files.

Check for system file corruption: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command “sfc /scannow” to check for and repair any corrupted system files.

Resolution 3: Re-install Microsoft Visual C++

Go to Settings > Apps & Features. uninstall Microsoft Visual C++, restart PC.

Download and install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ from here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/detail…

Resolution 4: Re-install office 365.

Resolution 5: Run System restore. please refer to this post:

How to use System Restore on Windows 7 – Step by step with …

Published by

Bob Lin

Bob Lin, Chicagotech-MVP, MCSE & CNE Data recovery, Windows OS Recovery, Networking, and Computer Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Install and Configure Windows, VMware, Virtualization and Cisco on http://www.HowToNetworking.com

Leave a Reply