How to Fix CDP.dll File Missing Error in Windows 11/10 [SOLUTION]

Commands used:
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
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While launching a program or game, if you get CDP.dll is not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error message on Windows 11/10 PC, here is how to fix the problem. It appears when one or more system files are corrupted due to malware or adware attack. However, whatever game or program is showing this error message, you can get rid of it by following these solutions.

The full error message says something like this:
C://Windows//System32//cdp.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or software vendor for assistance. Error status 0xc000012f.

Issues covered in this tutorial:
Fix missing error in cdp.dll file
cdp.dll is not designed
cdp.dll bad image
cdp.dll is not designed to run on Windows

Are you encountering the “CDP.dll file is missing” error message on Windows 11? This pop-up appears when you try to install a program on your computer. Dynamic Linked Library files or DLL files as they are abbreviated are binary files. It consists of functions, classes, variables and user interfaces that can be used by the dot exe application file of the same program.

The cdp.dll error in Windows usually appears when the cdp.dll file disappears while installing a program or game. The error prevents the installation of a particular application or game and its launch usually appears when the installation files are corrupted or damaged.

Sometimes the source from which you copied or downloaded a program may be corrupted. This can lead to the missing CDP.dll file. You are unable to install your desired program on Windows and are facing “The CDP.dll file is missing” error. In some cases, bugs in the version of Windows operating system installed on the PC can also trigger this error message.

This tutorial will apply to computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running Windows 10 and Windows 11 (Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education) operating systems from all supported hardware manufacturers, such as Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei, Microsoft Surface and Samsung.

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