web expression 3 error "application failed to initialize properly 0x000007b"

Question

hi i am using web expression 3 and when ever i start it it gave me this error ...

"application failed to initialize properly 0x000007b"

i am using windows xp sp3 32bit ...

Answer 1

Check the event logs in computer management and see if there is a better desription.
Also, see if it mentions a System.IO Error and a font.

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Expression Web MVP

Answer 2

this is the description in event viewer...

Event Type: Information

Event Source: Application Popup

Event Category: None

Event ID: 26

Date: 9/23/2009

Time: 11:38:31 PM

User: N/A

Computer:   xxxxxxxxxx

Description:

Application popup: ExpressionWeb.exe - Application Error : The application failed to initialize properly (0xc000007b). Click on OK to terminate the application. 

For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

Answer 3

This may be another bad font issue. 0xc000007b = ERROR_INVALID_NAME - The filename, directory name or volume label syntax is incorrect.

 Has Expression Web 3 ever worked on this machine since it was installed?

Will

Answer 4

first i was working without any problem ..then after some days my computer was infected with usb virus ....i install a fresh copy of windows and on new windows web expression 3 is giving me this error .......and if i want to reinstall or to uninstall it give me same error......

Answer 5

problem solved ..i just install office 2007 and it start working... ....no idea what was the reason ..but after installing office 2007 it works...

Answer 6

again it gaving me the same error .....i was working fine.....after installing office 2007....

Answer 7

Try this.

1. Uninstall Expression Web
2. Perform a clean-boot using this article. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353
3. Once the computer starts try installing Expression Web again.

Answer 8

nothing happen and when i try to uninstall or reinstall it ......it...give me the same error....

Answer 9

hotice47:

You can download the install cleanup utility and it will allow you to remove Expression Web from your PC. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/290301


 Also, if you would email your contact information to this address. [e-mail], I can get a free support case open for you and will be able to work with you more easily to fix this issue.

Thanks

Answer 10

one thing is sure that problem is not with Expression Studio 3 the problem is with some Microsoft Update...why..
-i have installed fresh copy of may windows xp...just in case to see ...i have install my printer it was working fine on error ..at all..i just update my windows ...the printer startup give me the same error ...and i have not install a single software on it right now...installing expresstion 3 as my first software ...expresstion installer give me the same error...as i have not install expression 3 yet.... ...

Answer 11

Just curious, did you reload Win XP with SP2 or SP3 ?

Answer 12

i googled it and find out that many people have the same error ....but with different application some got problem with printer,internet explorer and etc...some say that it is some kind of virus (WORM_KLEZ.E).....but not find any solution for it..