LoadLibrary failed with error 87 ... message was displayed when running AutoPIPE, why?


Applies To
Product(s):AutoPIPE
Version(s):ALL;
Area: Erorr
Date Logged
& Current Version		July. 2019
12.01.00.10

Problem:

The following was displayed when starting AutoPIPE

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Error
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LoadLibrary failed with error 87: Wrong Parameter
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OK
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Error
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LoadLibrary failed with error 87: The parameter is incorrect.
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OK
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why and how to avoid it?

Solution:

This is not an AutoPIPE error message, it is an MS WINDOWS error message. Many potential solution have been found after after performing a google search. One solution can be found by. clicking here, Details of that page was copied below:

Note: This error message may display a different code, but the same solution applies.

Causes:

AMD Catalyst (AMD Radeon graphics drivers and applications software package) created an incorrect registry entry when it was last installed.

Solution:

Do one or more of the following:
  • Update to the latest AMD graphics driver (see AMD Downloads).
  • Update your drivers for this computer, If the current driver does not fix the error, then try reverting to an older version.
  • Update the Windows registry:
    1. Click the Windows Start button.
    2. Type in atig6pxx.dll.
    3. Right-click the file and choose Open File Location (typically C:/Windows/System32).
    4. Change the file name from atig6pxx.dll to atig6pxx.dll.bak.
    5. Click Continue.
  • If using a laptop connected to docking station, disconnect laptop from docking station and relaunch program before reconnecting to docking station.
  • Check for firmware updates from docking station manufacturer.
  • Perform a Clean Uninstall. Then download the software installation files and reinstall. 
  • It may be possible to temporarily disable the AMD driver during the remote desktop session.

Also see video of procedure here.

See Also

Error Messages

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