Never thought after a long time, people still got this 0xc000007b error
However, I just solve this problem successfully (at least in my case)
For those who are experiencing the problem, give a try!
(I believe this solution does not only work on AutoCAD, any other program having 0xc000007b error could try as well, usually this will solve all error)
1. Use something called "DirectX Repair"
I believe its a software from China, not sure if there is an english version (or whether its "clean")...
As some of you might have missing/broken/different DirectX file
2. Update / Restore to default / Reinstall different versions of .NET framework
Please download it from official Microsoft website
3. Restore to default / Reinstall the most recent Visual C++ Redistributable
You can download the latest one from
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2019667
For now, most program uses VC++ 2005,2008,2010 Redistributable only, 2012, 2013 are not that widely used, you could install as well. If your program requires newer version or you saw this solution some year after, you might want to install the according lastest version.
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update
VC++ versions(2005, 2008 and 2010) are not backward-compatable, so you will need all of them (for x64 user, install x64 and x86 for each version)
just a little information, if you got 2008 9.0.1234 and 2008 9.0.3264 installed, probably keeping only 3264 will also make your program work
however, I do recommend keep all of those
If the 3steps above doesnt work for you, you might want to use "Dependency Walker" to see what you are missing.
and Google is your friend 🙂
Charles.