There are no universal fixes to the problem and you will unfortunately have to really follow through all of the methods which were reported to be working by the users. Note that not all solutions are related to the same operating system and good luck!
Solution 1: Visual C++ Issue
Some folks were on the phone with Microsoft regarding the problem and it appears that a series of steps is needed to fix the problem. The problem, however, may disappear even after a couple of steps so make sure you check regularly on whether the error still appears. First of all, you will need to reinstall the Visual C++ Redistributable Package since it’s one of the main causes for this exact problem. Microsoft explained that the problem was caused by Visual C++ returning a bad pointer which triggers this issue.
If you notice that the problem still won’t go away even after you apply these fixes, you might need to update your computer to the latest version if you still haven’t done so. Windows 10 will automatically download and install updates for you unless you refuse to install them. However, older versions of Windows won’t so follow the steps below in order to know for sure whether you computer is fully updated.
Solution 2: Install the Latest Version of .NET Framework
If you have an old version of .NET Framework and you try to run an application which requires a newer version, this error is bound to appear and you won’t be able to use the app until you have updated .NET Framework completely. The newest version of .NET Framework differs from one operating system to another so make sure you choose the adequate one. Navigate to this link and click the red download button in order to download the latest version of Microsoft .NET Framework. After the download has finished, locate the file you downloaded and run it. Note that you will need to have constant access to the Internet. Follow the instructions on-screen to proceed with the installation.
Solution 3: Replace a Folder from a Working System
If the problem is really related to an error regarding a certain folder on your computer, you can fix it by replacing the folder from a different system where the problem is not active. Note that you will need to find a system identical to the one you have installed on your PC. You can also try a Google search.
Solution 4: Remove a Certain Registry Key
This registry key is directly related to the core of the issue and if it goes corrupt, the error at hand will definitely show up more often that it’s supposed to. The problem can eb solved easily by simply deleting this key. Before proceeding with this solution, it’s recommended that you close all of your running programs and it’s advisable to create a backup of your registry just in case something goes terribly wrong when you delete the key. Backup your registry by following the instructions in our article. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE » Software » Microsoft » MMC » SnapIns » Fx » {b05566ad-fe9c-4363-BE05-7a4cbb7cb510}
Solution 5: Rename the mmc.exe File in System32
Simply renaming a file in System32 can take care of the problem for you but note that this method does not work all the time and you should consider yourself extremely lucky if this one works for you. On the other hand, the method is simple to try out and it can be reverted easily if something goes wrong.
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