Failed to load DLL dfh32.dll - Windows Server 2019

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devops
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Trying to run DF4.0 on Windows Server 2019 and getting this:


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Error
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Failed to load DLL dfh32.dll
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OK
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The older version 3.8 worked perfectly on Windows Server 2019.



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devops

I solved the problem.

It seems that DirectFolders requires the x86 VC++ redist package, and I only had the x64 package installed

You can get the x86 downloads from Microsoft:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-US/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-160

Direct x86 link: https://aka.ms/vs/16/release/vc_redist.x86.exe

I also installed Visual Studio 2013 (VC++ 12.0) x64 and x84 while I was at it, but I don't know if this is required. They are farther down the page if you need them.

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nelson gatica
I tried in fresh Windows 11 and doesn't run well without the vc_redist.x64.exe. So, install  vc_redist.x86 and x64 first and DF 4.0 after that and it will work with no problem.