If you develop software on Windows or frequently install applications, you may eventually encounter a crash or a startup failure accompanied by the error message: "An error has occurred while loading imports. The wrong DLL is present."
To fix the issue, Alex suggested that John try the following steps:
The Architecture of Mismatch: A Deep Look at the "Wrong DLL" Error At first glance, the message
Install both the x86 and x64 versions, as many 64-bit systems still require the 32-bit (x86) libraries for certain background processes. Step 4: Use the System File Checker (SFC)
dumpbin /dependents mylib.dll
dumpbin /headers mylib.dll | find "machine"