procedure entry point setdefaultdlldirectories could not be located kernel32.dll

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I want to install latest version of Atom (code editor) to my win-7 32 bit computer. But I face this problem:

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How to fix this issue? Thanks in advance.

RAKTIM BANERJEE

Posted 2019-10-14T09:26:35.043

Reputation: 33

Answers

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On Windows 7 you need to download and install update KB2533623 from this Microsoft link.

This update is described as:

Microsoft has released new API enhancements for Windows to help developers correctly and securely load external libraries. For more information, visit the following Microsoft webpages:

  • SetDefaultDllDirectories
  • AddDllDirectory
  • RemoveDllDirectory

harrymc

Posted 2019-10-14T09:26:35.043

Reputation: 306 093

Yes, after installation it works well. Thanks a lot. – RAKTIM BANERJEE – 2019-10-14T19:32:07.680