'The procedure entry point CxxFrameHandler3 could not be located in the dynamic link library msvcrt.dll'

hi

I'd like to ask for help regrading installing windows 8.1 evaluation on the windows XP pro SP3.
When trying to start installing from DVD drive or virtual drive the first window shows: 'The procedure entry point CxxFrameHandler3 could not be located in the dynamic link library msvcrt.dll'.
and then the other: 'File autorun.dll couldn't be loaded or is corrupt. setup cannot continue. error code is [0x7F]'

Please advise as I've tried to install Win8.1 on 3 computers wirh XP SP3 and the result was the same.
On the other hand - installing on windows 7 home edition gave positive effect.

thanks for any advice!

Rob
VM llc it administrator

February 27th, 2014 12:12pm

Hi,

How did you install it?

To upgrade to Windows 8.1 from Windows XP, you'll need to install it from a Windows 8.1 DVD and perform a clean installation. This means you won't be able to keep any files, settings, or programs when you upgrade.

Firstly, please doanload and run Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant to check if your computer could install Windows 8. You can get it from here. 

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-8/upgrade-from-windows-vista-xp-tutorial

 

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February 28th, 2014 3:38am

Hi,

I'm getting this same error when Setup.exe attempts to launch the Win 8.1 installation from the DVD. I can't proceed with the installation as it says that autorun.dll cannot be loaded. Do I need a new version of msvcrt.dll? I'm trying to install Win 8.1 on a lap top with Win XP SP3 installed. Why wouldn't the install disk have its own copy of msvcrt.dll to avoid conflicts with old dlls? Thanks.

April 25th, 2014 4:55am

Hi!

I'm getting the same issue on my Dad's computer. I've run the upgrade advisor and it says I'm OK to procede.

I've also tried reinstalling the msvcrt.dll file from the original XP disc in case the current one was corrupt but still no good.

Please, if you've got any more ideas as to how to procede, I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks

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May 1st, 2014 3:52pm

The above response is not any solution. I am having the same issue after running the assistant. The DVD goes in the drive, then the error comes up. We never see the blue screen in Windows 8.1 that says to select a clean installation.

Here is my upgrade assistant report

Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant Report
Computer name: S*****
Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
Model: Inspiron 531
CPU: AMD Athlon(tm) Processor 2650e
Memory: 4.1
For you to review
 
Install an app to play DVDs
You may need to install an app to play DVDs in Windows 8.
More info

 
Secure Boot isn't compatible with your PC
Your PC's firmware doesn't support Secure Boot so you won't be able to use it in Windows 8.
More info

 
Your screen resolution doesn't meet the requirement to install apps from the Windows Store
You need a screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768 to install and use apps from the Windows Store (this includes apps that might be pre-installed on your PC). You might be able to change your resolution in the Display Control Panel.
More info

Microsoft Easy Assist v2
Microsoft Corporation, Version 8.1.6416.0
 
Not compatible
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
 
Update available

MSN
Microsoft Corporation, Version 10.50.0679.0
 
Go to the app website for help

 
nVidia Display drivers/nView Desktop Manager (NVIDIA Drivers)
 
Go to the app website for help

 
Paint Shop Pro 6.0 (CD-ROM)
 
Paid update available

Windows Internet Explorer 8
Microsoft Corporation, Version 20090308.140743
 
Update available

Windows Live Essentials
Microsoft Corporation, Version 14.0.8117.0416
 
Update available

Windows Live Sign-in Assistant
Microsoft Corporation, Version 5.000.818.5
 
Update available

Windows Messenger 5.1
 
Go to the app website for help

Compatible
Adobe Download Manager
NOS Microsystems Ltd.
Adobe Reader XI (11.0.06)
Adobe Systems Incorporated
 
AntiLogger SDK version 1.6.6.296
Zemana Ltd.
Bonjour
Apple Inc.
 
Constant Guard Protection Suite
Comcast
Dell System Detect
Dell
 
File Type Assistant
Trusted Software
HP Document Viewer 7.0
HP
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware version 1.61.0.1400
Malwarebytes Corporation
 
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Corporation
 
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile
Microsoft Corporation
 
Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer 2007 (English)
Microsoft Corporation
 
Microsoft Office XP Professional
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Silverlight
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Works
Microsoft Corporation
OCR Software by I.R.I.S 7.0
HP
 
RedMon - Redirection Port Monitor
 
Roxio Creator DE
Roxio
StartNow Toolbar
StartNow.com
Windows Live Sync
Microsoft Corporation
Windows Media Player 11
HID-compliant mouse
Microsoft
HP Photosmart C6100
Hewlett-Packard
 
HP Photosmart C6100 series
HP
HP Photosmart C6100 series
HP
HP Photosmart C6100 series (DOT4)
Hewlett-Packard
HP Photosmart C6100 series (DOT4PRT)
Hewlett-Packard
HP Photosmart C6100 series (DOT4USB)
Hewlett-Packard
Microsoft USB Natural Keyboard
Microsoft
NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
NVIDIA
NVIDIA Network Bus Enumerator
NVIDIA
 
PDFLite Virtual Printer
PDFLite
Photosmart C6100 (DOT4PRINT)
Hewlett-Packard
Realtek High Definition Audio
Realtek
USB Mass Storage Device
Compatible USB storage device


  • Proposed as answer by casawdey Thursday, July 03, 2014 6:05 PM
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May 22nd, 2014 1:21am

I ran into this same problem. the framehandler3 could not be found and the autorun.dll was corrupt or whatever it said.I tried downloading the upgrade assistant but that would work either. Here is what did work though....

Restart the computer and boot directly from the CD/DVD. The installation ran just fine after I did this.

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July 3rd, 2014 6:07pm

Thanks very much, I did this and it's working for me. What a gem!
July 11th, 2014 4:55am

I'm getting the exact same issue with my machine which is why I am here.
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July 16th, 2014 9:54am

It works!! I had the same issue initially on both inserting the DVD with XP running and restarting my PC with the disk in the drive. This was after a disastrous adventure with a bogus Windows 7 from ebay. (never again) I did a fresh install of XP and tested the DVD on restart and got the error. After the machine settled for a day and fully updated off the net it now works. On XP simply put the DVD in the drive and restart.
July 16th, 2014 10:13am

Me too, I get the Cxxframehandler error.

I bought the cd at Microsoft store.

My laptop is an Dell Inspiron 1150 with Windows XP.

I also tried to boot from the cd, however, after changeing the bootsequence, this happens:

Laptop says: Hit any key to boot from cd/dvd, so I do..

Than a minute or so, files are loaded from the CD drive.

Than a black screen for 5 seconds and than the system reboots again, aking the same.... 

This happens over and over.

So No Install for me yet.... 

Thomas

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August 17th, 2014 9:04pm

How do I boot directly from the CD/DVD?

April 1st, 2015 10:37am

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