The procedure entry point AddDllDirectory could not be located in the dynamic link library

Modified on Thu, 28 Apr 2022 at 05:31 AM

After installing a fresh copy of Windows 7 SP1, you may encounter the following error when attempting to install drivers or software.

"The procedure entry point AddDllDirectory could not be located in the dynamic link library ________________."

You need to install the Microsoft update attached to this article before continuing with the driver install.

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